Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars It wasn’t just the sizeable attendance at the Fort Frances Civic Centre that had an impact in this years’ inaugural “Passport to Pride” march and Pride Week. The speeches made during the flag ceremony, as well as online, by local community leaders and members, and by Canadian […]
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Fort Frances High School teacher Vince Gouin, above, gave some helpful hints and tips to a couple of students during the Confederation College carpentry camp held last week at the high school. Gouin said that through the summer camp, as well as his Grade 10-12 classes, he’s not trying to […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual Nevin Bonot Golf Tournament is set to go this weekend (July 21). Registration fee is $70 for a four person team. Price includes bus service, green fees and a prime rib supper. • • • The Emo Legion will hosts its always popular ” Country Jam ” this […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next ‘Country Jam’ will take place this Friday at the Emo Legion starting on or before 7 p.m. For only a toonie you can enjoy an evening of dancing and listening to your favourite old time country tunes. The bar will be open for adult refreshments and the kitchen […]
It will be another busy weekend for bass anglers across the Sunset Country region with tournaments going on in both Kenora and Fort Frances. The 24th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is set to kick off tomorrow morning on Rainy Lake while up in Kenora, the Bronzeback Classic is taking […]
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Rosa Alice Hanson (nee Kaus), at the age of 87, on Friday, July 13, 2018. Rosa was born in Blue Township on January 27, 1931 to Erich and Lena Kaus. She was one of four children, […]
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Edna Indian, 65, of Winnipeg, Man. on July 13, 2018 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg, Man. Edna enjoyed shopping, making blankets, playing bingo, baking and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Edna will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tom […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Ann “Shirley” Berg (nee Doudiet), 72, formerly of Stratton, Ont. on July 14, 2018 at the Emo Hospital with family by her side. Shirley was born on June 2, 1946 in Dryden, Ont. to parents Harold and Ellen Doudiet. She was united in […]
In tranquility, and with loved ones at his side, Moie Neilson slipped away on the morning of July 14, 2018 at Rainycrest, where he had resided for the past several months. He was born in Sifton Township on Dec. 4, 1919. Moie was the eldest of eight children born on […]
It is with deep sadness and loss, the family of John Paul Michael Adair announces his sudden passing on July 3, 2018 in Edmonton, Alta. John was born Oct. 8, 1962 in Toronto, Ont. He was adopted by the Adair family as a small child, where he became the youngest […]
From the MNRF A Minnesota man has been fined for a bait violation. William Nielsen of Sauk Rapids pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for illegally bringing live baitfish into Ontario. Court heard that on April 6, 2018, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Rainy River port of entry […]
A week of celebration focusing on the diversity of our community was a resounding success. Borderland Pride must be commended for their effort this year. Hopefully the community will embrace the celebration for future years. From the infancy of an idea to the culmination of a transborder walk to a […]
