Elections bring the opportunity to reinvigorate the community. They bring ideas forward to create new strength in a community to attract new citizens, new businesses, and recognize new opportunities. It is time for a new generation to step forward and begin taking the reins to direct the future of Fort […]
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Of the approximately two dozen football coaches I met, the two smartest are Bud Grant and Marv Levy. That doesn’t mean they’re the two best coaches in Canadian history, of course, nor does it mean they aren’t. They were cerebral, in an era when being cerebral had nothing to do […]
The Kenora Bass International tournament took place this past weekend and it was another great event with plenty of big bass brought across the scales. The tournament, which started back in 1988 is one of the longest running annual fishing events in North America. Over the years there have been […]
I know I have mentioned before on what a great community we live in, but recently I was reminded once again! The thrift shop in Emo donated $2,000 to our beef clubs to help cover the costs of the abattoir and advertising. What a huge gesture that will appreciated by […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 has changed its hours of operation. The Legion is now open Wednesday to Saturday at 3 p.m. and Friday and Saturday the Legion will be open late. The Legion will offer a simple menu each night there open. This change in hours begins August 10. […]
Culturama is back! August 5-7 the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural centre is bringing back a beloved cultural festival of the past. For more information visit the Fort Frances Museum or check out the Culturama Facebook page. Donations are being accepted for an auction in aid of Atikokan Stands with […]
Bruce Caldwell, 96, of Fort Frances passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at LaVerendrye Hospital. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Riverside Foundation for Health Care. A complete obituary to follow.
Valentina Shickell-Busch
According to The Royal Bank of Canada website, “By 2028, projections suggest thatapproximately 700,000 trade workers will retire.” This means more workers will be leaving the field than entering. Sadly, we are seeing the effects of this starting to impact our economy. This could be an opportunity for women to […]
Addison Brown
I have never known a life without technology. Growing up we had tv and as I got older, tablets and smartphones. It’s crazy, in the past 13 years, how advanced and fast the world is changing around us. Sometimes I wish I was born in a generation with no technology […]
Mickenna Ryll
What makes us unique? There are many different aspects that make up how a person acts, looks, and behaves. It is important for people to know where they come from and how their cultural background influences who they are. Growing up, I was extremely blessed to have caring adults like […]
Corn season is just starting to ramp up where I live in the Fraser Valley (of British Columbia, Canada), and so I wanted to share one of my favourite corn recipes with you: South-Western Corn Fritters. These are more of a southern type dish, but 100% delicious and the permit […]
The Rainy River Fall Agriculture Fall Fair is just around the corner, this year the Fair takes plans August 18-20. This year the Fair Board Members are happy to report it’s going to be a fair full of old events and chances are a few new events to add to […]
