It’s that time of the year, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week in Emo, August 19, 20, and 21. Although there isn’t a midway this year, there will be a large variety of events from agriculture, old fashioned games, vendors, the logging contest and […]
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Emo Fair week has arrived. Though it might not be exactly like normal it has arrived. I still have big plans of at least making some entries for the exhibit hall. Marlee stayed out last night so she could work on some of her art and picture entries. We thought […]
On August 12, 2021, Mary Evelyn Metke (Gray) passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Fort McLeod, Alberta. She is survived by her children Kim (MarieTheres), Kathy (Dean) and John (Julie); her grandchildren, very much to focus of her life, Samantha, Paul, Angie, Richard, Cyrena, Daicya, Bryana, Brandon, […]
1946-2021 Passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. He is survived by his children who he loved unconditionally, Allison, Andrew, Elizabeth Leforte; his grandchildren who he loved and took great joy in, Caleb, Max and Isabel; and many friends. Papa was a kind man who loved and would help his […]
Alfred Stengrim Olsen passed away the morning of August 13, 2021. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernice Kathleen Wensley (nee Dungey) on July 26, 2021, at the Atikokan General Hospital with her family by her side. Bernice was born April 11, 1937 in Alliston, Ont. The youngest of six, she was beloved by her family. As […]
Gerald Gordon Arason, 89, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls. Born to Sig and Alvena Arason on July 15, 1932. He was the youngest of four brothers; Walter, Lawrence, and Rueben. Jerry attended school in Fort Frances, Ontario. […]
Barry’s final sunset went down on August 8, 2021. After a long, courageous “bull moose battle” (aka swamp donkeys), he raised his scope and took his final shot. He leaves behind some of his greatest trophies: his wife Carolle Brown (nee Labonte); his son Murray “Captain Jack” (Natalie, Paige and […]
I find that one of the absolute joys of cooking is creating and playing around with different flavours and ingredients to bring a dish together. So to help you achieve success when you’re firing up the barbecue, here are a couple of our favourite homemade barbecue sauces that we use […]
There are a lot of lures out there that catch fish. The best ones catch everything, not only the species that they were designed for. When I think about some of the best all-around lures in my boat there are several that deserve an honorable mention for being great at […]
Tour de Fort is making a comeback! To kick off the comeback tour, an afternoon of music and entertainment will be held at Rainy Lake Square, Saturday August 14. Admission is by donation. The first set begins at 2 p.m., with the last performer taking the stage at 8 p.m. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Charlotte Calder announce her passing on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Fort Frances, Ontario. Charlotte Marlene Calder was born August 14, 1942 to the late Charles and Magna Hodges in Rainy River, later moving to Fort Frances. She began working in […]
