Nii gaan ka mi gook The family of Darlene Annette Morrison is heartbroken to announce her passing on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on July 4, 1964 in Fort Frances to Albert and June Morrison. Darlene leaves behind her […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Arlo Wilfred Jewell announces his passing on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. Arlo fought a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Arlo was born Dec. 3, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gilbert […]
With spring comes events in our rural communities. The Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale takes place Friday March 13 at the Emo Hospital cafeteria from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $5.00. There will be baking and goodies to purchase. All monies raised assist Emo Hospital projects. The Auxiliary would like to […]
It’s easy to live in the moment. To enjoy the highs of life, like the comfort of a delicious meal or the thrill of watching your team win. But how often do we sit back and appreciate what went into the creation of our experience? For us, it’s just a […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The annual Emo Lenten Lunch worship series will be hosted by Emo Knox United Church every Wednesday from March 11-April 1. Come and enjoy a short worship service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. All are welcome! The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Shamrock Tea and […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River Corespondent
Rainy River Corespondent
Saturday evening, more than 100 area residents patronized the Linda Johnston Memorial Supper in support of our local Alzheimer Society. The Society supports research into cures for this devastating disease, as well as assisting individuals and families cope with the challenges Alzheimer’s causes. The supper was organized by the Rainy […]
Rainy River correspondent
John H (Jack) Elliott
John H (Jack) Elliott
Saturday, Feb. 22 was the perfect day for the Rick Bourre Memorial Fishing Derby. Brilliant sunshine and mild temperatures had about 150 participants pour onto the ice of the Rainy River at the town’s Hannam Park. Dozens of holes were drilled awaiting the enthusiastic anglers, young and old, wanting to […]
Jamie Mountain Brady Bodnarchuk offered those who attended the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s annual tea & bake sale the option of a hot cup of coffee or tea on Saturday at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. Admission to the event was $5 and also included sandwiches and dainties.
Jamie Mountain Brett Hahkala sent his Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ opponent for a rough ride into the boards as Lakers’ teammate MacKenzie Flett shielded himself from the impact during the first period of Fort Frances’ 3-2 shootout loss on Sunday afternoon in SIJHL action at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is staying where it’s currently located on Nelson Street and will not be moved to the Fort Frances Daycare, following the approval of a report at Monday night’s council meeting. Council had asked the centre’s board to consider a potential move to the former Fort […]
Jamie Mountain Taylor Chown reached in to try to snag the rebound over his Dryden Eagles’ opponent during the second half of the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team’s 47-45 win in the NorWOSSA final on Monday afternoon at Fort High.
