The annual “Life Chain”—an hour of silent witness and prayer to show respect for the sanctity of life—will be held this Sunday (Oct. 1) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on the north side of Scott Street. Signs will be available at St. Mary’s starting at 2:15 p.m. that day. The “Life Chain” […]
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Firefighters are making great progress on active fires in the region, working to establish boundaries around the remaining fires in the Nipigon and Thunder Bay districts. They are pushing in toward the interior of the fires, extinguishing hot spots for a minimum distance of 20 metres in from the edge […]
FORT FRANCES—The local Salvation Army is moving forward with its plan to organize an advisory committee by holding a workshop for anyone interested in learning more about the organization and its goals. “We’re asking people to be part of the advisory board to help with the work of the Salvation […]
Crossroads’ Grade 7/8 students combed the shore of the Rainy River in La Vallee yesterday as part of the “Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.” Other cleanups took place in Rainy River and Barwick earlier this week while another is scheduled to take place in Manitou Rapids today and in Emo tomorrow. […]
The Wolf 92.3 fm employees Leanne Cameron, left, and Luke Cawston offered up samples of their “Wolf Chili” to nearly 240 people at Warp 9 on Friday during the “Great Chili Cook-off” presented by the Fort Frances Museum. The Wolf took home the People’s Choice Award while local NDP candidate […]
Bernice Campbell was honoured as the Township of Emo’s “Senior of the Year” yesterday at the hospital cafeteria where she often volunteers. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Grade 9 student Cassie McLellan got hit with silly-string while running an obstacle course during halftime of the Muskies’ annual Homecoming game here Friday afternoon. Despite a hard-fought game, the black-and-gold let several chances slip through their fingers en route to a 7-7 tie with the Kenora Broncos. —Alex Cruickshank […]
Danny Smith, left, Lori Green, and Tom Bruyere did their best to keep dry during Bruyere’s seventh “Walk fo Dialysis” from Emo to Fort Frances along the River Road on Friday. The annual event raised more than $10,000 for the hemodialysis unit at La Verendrye Hospital here. —Melanie Béchard photo
Rob Crowe putted during the playoff at the Kitchen Creek club championship on Sunday. Crowe defeated Gerry Hercun and Greg Ward in a three-way playoff to capture the title. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Ernest Derward Angus, 96, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Derward was born in Garson, Man. on Feb. 26, 1910 to Edna and Ernest Angus. He was united in marriage to Helma (Widgren) on Sept. 7, 1934, and they were […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Ross Meades, 76, on Sept. 19, 2006. Frank was born in Toronto, Ont., the youngest of 14 children. He grew up on a farm in the Don Valley and worked for Toronto Hydro for 25 years. Frank and […]
Raymond (“Rainbow”) Carl Sadewasser, 60, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2006 at the Falls Good Samaritan Care Center. Raymond was born July 7, 1946 in International Falls. He grew up in the Falls and later moved to Manitou Rapids, Ont. He lived in Manitou for several […]
