This is the time of year when Stanley Cup overtime games often make headlines, and the longer the overtime the greater the chance that somebody will remember Mud Bruneteau. It was his goal that ended the longest game in history, three minutes and 30 seconds before the sixth overtime period […]

On Thursday, May 25, 2023, my three sisters and I were travelling through Fort Frances to Winnipeg with a stop in Emo to place flowers on our parents’ graves. My car was not running right so I stopped at the Chevrolet/GM dealership to see if someone could look at it. […]

After several weeks on the road in the southern United States, competing on the Bassmaster Elite Series, it was nice to get home for the past couple of weeks to catch up and do some fishing around home. We get to fish some great places out on the tour, but […]

We have been experiencing some beautiful summer weather and I am so scared to let my guard down and enjoy it. With two years of some not-so-enjoyable conditions, it seems I am nervous. The growth is just incredible right now. Alfalfa is knee high, and I would expect dairy producers […]

It is with great sadness that the family of José Balcewich announces her passing on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ontario, with family by her side. She was born on July 7, 1937 in Emo, Ontario, to Harry and Anna Smits. She grew up in Stratton and Fort […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Todd Allen Eyolfson, loving father of Tyler, cherished son of Dolores and brother to Daryl and Brian. Complete obituary to follow.

With great sorrow, we announce that our beloved father and grandfather Nick Gushulak passed peacefully in his sleep at the Atikokan General Hospital on Friday, May 26, 2023. Nick lived a long and accomplished life. He was born in the small town of Sundown, Manitoba, on August 20, 1928. After […]

The family of Robert “Bert” Hanzuk is very saddened to announce his passing on May 24, 2023, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Born to Erika Kozar & Jacob Johnson of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Kali Marie, weighing 5lbs, 14oz, on May 15, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

September 24, 1939 – May 22, 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gayleen at Rainy River Long-Term Care facility. Gayleen passed away peacefully with her son Bob and daughter Sandy by her side. Gayleen was predeceased by her husband and soulmate William (Bill) Paul Szlauko; youngest daughter […]

Born to Karma Andy & Brandon McGinnis of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Ellie Marie, weighing 7lbs, 10oz, on May 16, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.