The Muskie boys’ hockey team fought back from a two-goal deficit to pull out a thrilling 4-3 win over the International Falls Broncos in the finale of their annual two-game “Border Battle” in front of a packed house at the Ice For Kids Arena on Tuesday night. Over 700 fans […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO–All of Ontario’s public elementary teachers are on strike today, as their union escalates job action amid stalled contract talks. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has been on a work-to-rule campaign since November and has been staging rotating strikes for the past few weeks. Today will […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers were finally able to put a lengthy skid behind them as they earned a split in their games at the SIJHL’s annual “Showcase” hosted by the Wisconsin Lumberjacks at the Spooner Civic Centre on Tuesday and yesterday. Fort Frances saw its losing streak hit eight games […]
It is with broken hearts, that the family of David Stanley Marsh Jr. announce his unexpected passing on Feb. 1, 2020, in his fifty-fourth year. David was born in Fort Frances, on March 24, 1966. He was the only son of David S. Marsh Sr. and Winona Marsh (Carlson). He […]
With intense sorrow we announce the passing of Genevieve, (Genny) our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Jan. 30, 2020. Genny grew up at Long Sault as a child then moved to Manitou Rapids where she met and married Harold (Hank) McGinnis. They spent 49 years together […]
David Marsh passed away on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at noon. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Sigrid peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at LaVerendrye (Riverside) Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont., at the age of 88 years. Born to Norwegian immigrants, Ole and Guro (Uttigar) Mosley, Sig lived her entire life in the original family home which was purchased in 1920 in Fort Frances. She […]
Monica Oline Groves peacefully passed away in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at the age of 94 years old. She had loving family by her side. Monica was born in New Eltham, Kent, England on Aug. 8, 1925. Monica emigrated from England to Canada with her husband and […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Karl John Kruger announce his passing at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He passed peacefully, with his brother Garrett by his side. He had a lengthy battle with ALS. Karl was born on May 19, […]
Sam Odrowski
The province is in the process of transforming its public health system and many of the changes will put a larger financial burden on municipalities. CEO of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Marilyn Herbacz, spoke at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM a few weeks ago, where she […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Fort Frances will be holding a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the church in Fort Frances. The public is invited to attend. Admission is by donation to the Mission and Service Fund of the church. The supper will take place […]
Sam Odrowski
Fort Frances’ housing shortage continues to affect much of its population. While the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) operates or manages 500 dwelling units, it currently has 250 individuals on waitlists for housing. “We have a real lack of housing in our district, particularly for seniors that […]
