George Wood, 67, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital here Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. George was born Nov. 28, 1933 in Emo, Ont., but has been a resident of Fort Frances since he was four. He attended Fort High, then worked at his dad’s company, […]
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Jennie Cave, 94, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Heritage Home in Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001. She was born Sept. 19, 1906 in Jarpen, Sweden to the late Josephina Erickson. She moved […]
It is with great sadness that the family of the beloved Leon Charles Bertin, 68, of Marathon, Ont., announces his passing on Aug. 3, 2001 at his home. Leon was born in Athoville, N.B. on April 11, 1933 to the late Lea and Larry Bertin. When he was 17, he […]
Sylvia May Olsen, 91, of Emo, Ont., passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. She was born May 16, 1910 in Barnhart, Ont. to the late Arthur and Annie West. Sylvia moved to Barwick, Ont. in 1950 and lived there until 1956, when she moved […]
In loving memory of Julie Covell, who passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2000 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A long-time resident of Ear Falls, Ont., Julie was born in Fort Frances, Ont. and received her education there. Julie is survived by her daughters, Linda (Ed) […]
It is with utter sadness and grief that we announce the unexpected passing of Dianne Herod on Aug. 27, 2001 at the age of 56 years. She was born May 7, 1945 in Hamilton, Ont. as the only child to Stan and Aletha Jerome. For many years, she worked as […]
Edwin French, 88, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001. He was born in Bethune, Sask. on Nov. 30, 1912 and moved to Emo, Ont. with his family in 1922. Edwin spent his whole life in Emo, where he farmed, as well as worked as manager of the […]
When a batter connects with the ball in a game, the outfielder glances at where it is going and then turns his back to the ball and begins running to a point in the field where he turns to face the ball and make the catch. It is an instant […]
Dear sir: I would like to know why the board of the Fort Frances and District Association for Community Living will not start talks with CUPE #65 to settle this strike. This cannot be working as why do they have to get people to do things (like doctor appointments, etc.) […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
Two more elderly residents passed away last Thursday (Aug. 30). Sylvia Olsen left us while hospitalized at Emo Health Centre at the age of 91. Funeral services for Mrs. Olsen were held Monday afternoon from Calvary Baptist Church, with Pastor Andrew Hall officiating. She and her two sisters, Gertie MacMillan […]
