I had the lucky opportunity to visit with two of my grandchildren recently, a five-day immersion into chaos, a bit like Survivor but without the chance to win the immunity idol. They are busy boys, with an all-in attitude for living, with no self-preservation gene. There is only one speed […]

Nineteen children and two adults were killed in Uvalde Texas last week. Just 10 days earlier 10 people were killed in a Buffalo New York supermarket. Across the US, there have been 214 mass shootings this year. All those senseless killings using a military style weapon have made Canadians uncomfortable […]

Dear editor, As we drive by the mill and watch its furious and rapid destruction, we might very well ask ourselves what came to pass that the mainstay of our economy must be razed to the ground. It really doesn’t make sense. We live among plentiful forest resources, but we […]

Last week Stratton lost one of its most dedicated community enthusiasts. Bryan Bonot could well be described as the life blood of Stratton’s reputation as a hotbed of recreation for curling and fast ball. A memorial held at one of his favourite spots, the Curling Rink was not so much […]

I am not quite sure how long ago this was now, but Wendy Judson tracked me down and asked me if I would consider sitting on the Riverside Foundation Board. She was looking to step down and wanted to have someone from Emo continue on the board. I thought about […]

The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary Strawberry Social will take place June 10th. at the Emo Hospital Cafeteria (under the tent) on June 10. This fun event takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 at the door. The Auxiliary members would like to thank the community […]

March 29, 1927 – May 26, 2022 Ike Dyck of Rainy River, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the grand age of 95, in Emo, Ontario. Ike lost Laura, his sweetheart of 58 years, in January 2008, but today leaves to grieve his large, loving family, […]

Virginia Cousineau, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. A celebration of life for Virginia Cousineau will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Green Funeral Home with Father Berchmanas Francis officiating.

January 6, 1928 – April 5, 2022 A graveside service will be held in memory of Ada Hershberger on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Morson Cemetery, Morson, Ontario. Reception to follow at the Morson Community Bible Fellowship Church. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd.

It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred Ward announces her passing on May 26, 2022, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. Millie, as she was known by everyone, was a quiet and generous soul who gave much love and affection to her large circle of family and friends […]