We all must realize that Mother Nature is always in charge. We might try to mitigate the effects of winter snows and spring snowstorms and rainstorms. But this year is proving across the Rainy Lake water basin, Mother Nature is in charge. We could not anticipate the huge snowfalls that […]
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Have you heard of the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization? Neither had I until I listened to Matt Galloway on CBC Radio’s The Current and he told me all about it. The not-profit WCK organization was founded by Jose Andres, a well-known chef with restaurants in Spain and in the […]
Our cross-country drive to Emo called for an overnight in Fargo, apparently a magnet for Canadian shoppers. A little homework proved valuable: The Roger Maris Museum was in Fargo…in a shopping mall! Two birds, one stone, right? As distant-replay aficionados know, Roger Maris was once the biggest name in baseball. […]
Nothing defines being a senior more than the Pill Routine. When we were younger it was probably only the odd vitamin pill or some antibiotics for an ear infection or a severe chest cold, or maybe a stepped on rusty nail. But as the years roll on there seems to […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to take the positions of President, vice- president and special events co-ordinator. We are also looking for someone who will do publicity. The Auxiliary is currently celebrating its 70th year of being active, raising money for hospital equipment. If anyone wishes […]
Submitted by Tyrell Griffith
ACEL Fire Chief
ACEL Fire Chief
More volunteer firefighters needed across District This past weekend, members from Alberton, Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services met for a live fire training Session at the Chapple North Training Grounds. There were a few members in attendance that had just joined the team at the begin- ning […]
The Emo Walleye Classic is set to launch this week, May 26,27 and 28th. This is considered to be northwestern Ontario’s Premier Walleye Tournament. Its easy to see why as the committee, volunteers and the community put many hours of dedication into making this event enjoyable to all. There are […]
It is with extreme sadness that the family of Bryan Bonot announce his passing on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Bryan Arthur Marcien Bonot was born in Emo, Ont., on September 19, 1948, to Art and Dorothy Bonot. He spent his early childhood […]
October 18, 1930 – Fort Frances, Ontario May 15, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta Marion was born October 18, 1930, in Fort Frances, Ont., to George and Lena Kowaluk. She was the younger sister to Shirley. Marion’s family moved to New Westminster, B.C., where she spent her childhood and teenage years. […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Joshua Michael Arthur McCabe on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Guelph General Hospital, surrounded by his family. Josh was born in North Bay, Ont., on December 5, 1980, where he lived with his family. He also lived in Sault Ste […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Reverend Georgina Connor, age 89, on Saturday May 21, 2022, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. Georgina was born on February 6, 1933, to George and Mabel Calder. She married the love of her life Brian on May […]
June Keddie, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital. A celebration of life will be held later this summer. A full obituary will follow.
