It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Jim Gartshore on November 5, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born to James and Renee Gartshore (nee Evans) on July 22, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is survived by his wife Maureen, and […]
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September 29, 1934 – October 31, 2023 On October 31, 2023, we lost our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, relative and friend. Dad passed away at Pinecrest Kenora Home for the Aged with his son Orval by his side at the age of 89. He was a man of many talents. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, Patricia Anne’s Ogden (nee Ray), 87, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Pat was born in Thessalon, Ontario, on March 14, 1936, to James and Winnifred Ray (nee Bailey). She graduated […]
Clara was born in Emo, Ontario, on September 17, 1946, to John and Dolly Scott. She passed away on March 2, 2023, at the age of 76 in Haggersville, Ont. Clara is survived by her sisters Ruth Scott of New Westminster, Alexandria (Scott) Midtdal of Kelowna, Ann (Scott) Oster of […]
On the evening of November 6, 2023, Dawn completed her earthly journey in Duluth, Minn. Born to Margaret Big George on May 17, 1975, Dawn resided in Minnesota for the majority of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret; her brother Joe; and her aunts Cecile […]
July 20, 1941 – September 14, 2023. We are very sad to announce the passing of the captain to our family ship. He fought like a true Viking, he had beat the cancer, but the battle was fierce. The will was still strong like a cedar swamp buck, but the […]
I recently completed the judging of the Manitoba Community Newspaper competition for the best overall community newspaper in the province. The best part of judging the competition was that old friends who are now publishers in the province continued to have the same feel for community journalism that I do. […]
The annual and always favoured Emo Holly Daze are coming soon. This year’s dates are December 1 and 2. Many traditional events take place every year some being the Friday night parade, tree lighting, fireworks, food drive, vendor markets, soup and bun at the Emo Legion both Friday and Saturday […]
Louis Riel Day is November 16 across the Métis homeland. He was born on October 22, 1844, in Saint-Boniface of the Red River Colony. I stumbled upon his grandmother’s story in Women of Red River written by W J Healy in 1923 during my personal research. The opening line was […]
Christmas Child Shoe Boxes – Are available at The Bargain Shop. Fill a box for a child in need, Hurry – collection week is this week! Seniors Active Living Fair – Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Seniors Centre. If you’d like […]
Eras Night with the Fort Frances Lakers, Border Skating Club, and Best for Kitty – Come to the Lakers game on Saturday, November 11, against the Dryden Ice Dogs. There will be attendance prizes, Best for Kitty displays, Taylor Swift music, two amazing ice shows, and of course – hockey! […]
While the name “winter” squash might hint at a frosty season, it’s actually autumn when these hearty vegetables shine their brightest. Beyond the classic pumpkin, a treasure trove of delectable options awaits your culinary exploration. Winter squashes are renowned for their ability to stay fresh for extended periods, thanks to […]
