Gerry Engel passed away on September 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 86. Beloved Mom of Marc (Tracey) and Mara; loving Grandma of Kelsey, Rachel and Riley; and dear-great-grandma of Evie. Gerry is survived by her brother Tom and her sister Ellen. She is also missed […]
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The family of Glen Hart, 85, of Emo, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on September 23, 2023, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
With greatest sadness the family of Clifford Christopher Loveday announce his passing on September 18, 2023, peacefully at his residence in Fort Frances after a courageous battle against cancer. Clifford was born in Emo, Ontario, to Christopher and Mamie Loveday. He grew up in Kingsford township and later moved to […]
The family of Calvin “Kelly” Scott, 63, of Fort Frances, are very saddened to announcement his passing on September 23, 2023. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Dear editor: The following statement can be jointly attributed to Rainbow Alliance Dryden, Kenora Pride, Borderland Pride, Rainbow Collective of Thunder Bay, and Thunder Pride: “We are speaking today with one voice to express our grave concerns about the rise in transphobic rhetoric coming from certain political movements and the […]
My birch trees are now turning a golden yellow and the rain from the weekend had many of the leaves beginning a mat over my just mowed lawn. We are now in the early stages of the put away season. We will be closing the cabin for the winter shortly […]
The annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to go this Saturday (September 1st.) at Birch Point Camp. Fifty teams have signed up to try their skills in bringing in the largest weight. Dale LaBelle( organizer) says it always a great day and enjoyed by both anglers and spectators. […]
When I hear Murray Sinclair’s name mentioned, I pay attention. He is on my list of individuals who will leave the world better than they found it, an accomplishment every single one of us should aspire to. Mr. Sinclair is Anishinaabe and a member of the Peguis First Nation. Chief […]
– Ken Kellar photo
It was a busy day for staff at the Talk on the Street Eatery Food Truck on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Parked at the Rainy Lake Square for the regular Thursday market, the food truck was donating one dollar from the sale of every “Handberg-er” burger special to the Alzheimer […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
The hungry mouse, Kw’at’el, searches for food in ‘Th’owxiya’ a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations. The play was a treat for all those in attendance at the Kids & Company show last night. After stealing from the old, hungry spirit that inhabits the food basket, the mouse must appease […]
Senior Centre BINGO – Has resumed this will be a 9-week session ending Nov. 10. Cocoa Club at the FFPLTC – Cozy vibes, hot cocoa, popcorn and blanket forts. Every Friday starting Sept. 29 4-7 p.m. for kids aged 8-12 BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket (and pillow)) A cozy time […]
