Dear sir: On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Therapeutic Riding Association will be holding its annual “Freedom Ride.” This fundraising event helps to offset the cost and upkeep of the horses needed to provide physically-challenged people the opportunity to go riding. Not only does horseback riding encourage positive socialization, it stimulates […]

During my university student newspaper days (it was only a year ago) in Ottawa, I had the chance to cover the hometown Carleton Ravens at the men’s university basketball championships in Halifax. “Blanket this thing. Leave nothing uncovered,” suggested my first sports editor upon leaving. We ended up squeezing three […]

Milt Guba
This Week In Emo

Donna Morrish recently visited with her daughter, Helen Morrish, and with other relatives at Kelowna, for one week. Donna said, “I had a wonderful time, pleased with my trip and welcomed with open hand.” Donna’s daughter, Aurilla, from Dryden, accompanied her to B.C. Eddie Kaemingh and his family from just […]

Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View

It’s upon us, people, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—the biggest sporting event in the district. Yes, that includes hockey. Like any sport, there’s so many interesting storylines attached to it. How will the bigger names do? Is there a dark horse among us? What role will Mother Nature play? […]

Milt Guba
This Week In Emo

Couple wished a happy retirement I extend happy retirement to Nancy and Norman Cain of Devlin, who had their party last weekend which I missed. Nancy retired from Crossroads School while Norman called it a day at the Emo Arena. We are going to miss Norm at the arena for […]

Born to Bob Johnson and Kaylene Olson, of Sleeman, Ont., a baby girl, Robyn Ilene, weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. on July 7, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Trevor and Mary Jane, nee Blase, of Emo, Ont., a baby boy, Jeffrey Ryan, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on July 11, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to David and Jennifer, nee Walker, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Alexander Walker, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on July 11, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Rashid Lucas and Tania Smith, of Northwest Bay, Ont., a baby boy, Lamar Duran, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on July 11, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Todd French and Melanie Heyens, of Devlin, Ont., a baby girl, Alexandria Dulcie, weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. on July 12, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Tina Paypompee and Adrian Indian, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, Ariana Jaylinda, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. on July 13, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Christa Redford and Jay Bruyere, of Couchiching, Ont., a baby boy, Kaleb Jayson, weighing 9 lbs. 11 oz. on July 16, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.