Many gardeners already know that most shade-loving plants prefer moist soils, so when a gardener encounters an area that has dry and shady conditions, it can provide a special challenge. You may have an area in your yard that is quite dry and shady because it’s under a grove of […]
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Did you know? From the heart of Northwestern Ontario, throughout the entire country, a multitude of fire services are now confronting a pivotal staffing shortfall. Most notably, the Shebandowan Volunteer Fire Department (Thunder Bay District) disbanded last month, citing a lack of volunteers and the lack of a fire chief […]
The Emo Clinic is pleased to welcome two new doctors. Dr. Spencer Pearce and Dr. Aisha Ahmed. The Emo Clinic is slowly adding new patients to their roster. If you live in the area from Devlin to Stratton and north of Nestor Falls and aren’t currently rostered anywhere you can […]
Born August 12, 1932, Lynn Allan passed away January 26, 2026, at the Atikokan Hospital. Although born in Fort Frances, Lynn lived in Emo during his childhood and youth. He moved to Atikokan shortly after leaving school, where he began working at the Steep Rock Iron Mine. He ended his […]
It is with great sadness, the family of Peter Fehr announces his passing on February 1, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on April 8, 1936, in Hochstadt, Saskatchewan, to Isaac and Anna Fehr (Martens). He was the sixth […]
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Marlene Lillian Gutpell (nee Watson) announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Rainy River Hospital. She was in her 73rd year. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Thomas; their two children Brittany and Matthew (Kristie); and […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Puplic Library is hosting a Poetry as Self-Care workshop Wednesdays in February. “Join us for a four-week workshop that invites you to use poetry as a gentle tool for self-care and self-reflection. Through simple prompts, shared reading, and low-pressure writing exercises, you’ll explore how poetry […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Manitou Mounds is hosting a PA Day winter carnival. Join us for a day of outdoor adventures, skiing, hockey, s’mores, smoosh races and more. Jan 30 & 31. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $10 for one child, $20 for one adult, $40 for family of four. The […]
Thankfully it is looking like we might be moving out of the deep freeze. I am hoping I can stop worrying about all the things that could potentially go wrong. Then again, it is doubtful because that seems to be something I am good at. I really don’t have anything to complain […]
The Emo Walleye Classic early bird draw deadline is February 28, 2026. Payment must be paid in full to keep your spot. This years Walleye Classic takes place May 21, 22 and 23. The entry fee is $500.00 The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Society held its annual elections last night, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Russell Cyr, 62, on January 25, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with his daughter Kayla, and niece Nancy by his side. Russell was born on April 23, 1963, to Louis and Rosie Cyr. Throughout his […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Eddie Tetu, 82, of Stratton, Ont., at his residence on January 20, 2026. Eddie was born in Fort Frances on November 29, 1943, to parents Laurie and Clara Tetu. After his schooling, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air […]
