Sam Odrowski The United Native Friendship Centre here is offering fun activities for kids and their families at the next “Pop Up Playground” event slated for next Thursday (Aug. 16) at the Legion Park here. Running from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., families can enjoy fun games, bubbles, painting activities, crafts, and […]
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Delbert Wesley Barker passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, with his family by his side, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on June 30, 1932 in Box Alder, Ont. to Wesley and Erma (Hughes) Barker. He attended school in Box Alder and then […]
Helen Mudge Heller passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home in San Francisco, Calif. following a prolonged battle with cancer. For the past year, she lovingly was cared for by her sisters, Phyllis Callaghan and Virginia Munch, by her cousin, Marion Poutanen, and recently by her […]
Carla Virginia Rae Kelly was a wonderful young woman, daughter, mother, sister, and aunt who is loved, missed, and will be cherished forever. Carla was born on Sept. 13, 1979 in Emo, Ont. to Ronalda Kelly and Bradley DeBungie. Carla is survived by three daughters, Hannah Allan, Nevaeh Kelly, and […]
After a courageous battle with cancer, Albert George Whiddon, 70, of Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence, with family by his side, on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. Albert was born on May 27, 1948 to William and Lena Whiddon. He was born in Emo but lived in Armstrong, Ont. […]
Walter Emery Linklater was born on July 24, 1939 at La Verendrye Hospital in Treaty #3 area, Fort Frances, Ont. His early years were lived happily with his parents and grandparents on Waanawiikwedaang (Couchiching First Nation), where he spent his days roaming the land and assisting on the trapline. Around […]
What a great long weekend! I realize we all are looking for a bit of rain and a few places received some I’m hearing. I feel confident it will come–I just hope it doesn’t all come at once next weekend during the Emo Fair. The weather forecast looks sunny for […]
One has to wonder how the Rusty Crayfish entered the waters of Rainy Lake. One also has to wonder at how fast the crayfish moved out across the lake. One also must wonder at how the smelt entered Rainy Lake and how it spread across the north basin until it […]
It is so easy to focus on what goes–and is going–wrong in society. With our instant news feed, it is virtually impossible not to be aware of the weakening of democracy. What I tend to forget, when I shudder at the political failings in our own country, is that “progress […]
As the Kenora Bass International tournament goes into its 31st year this weekend on Lake of the Woods, I will be down in Arkansas once again competing in the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Ouachita. While I will miss fishing the KBI and competing against all of my buddies, getting […]
Jamie Mountain John Desaulniers of the Sight & Sound Wolves busted his way down the first-base line to reach safely on an infield single during his squad’s 10-4 win over the Fort Frances Braves in the first game of the East Division final in Rainy River District Fastball League action […]
Staff District horse-lovers were able to get their fill over the weekend in Emo. The Borderland Quarter Horse Association held its annual show at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fairgrounds, featuring district riders, as well as those hailing from as far away as Manitoba, Minnesota, South Dakota, participating in […]
