Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and provincial government: We thank the provincial government for responding swiftly to our advocacy efforts, and that of our member boards and trustees, to implement a policy and strategy regarding vaccinations in our schools. We must do all […]
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I have already been bribed by the Liberal party and Justin Trudeau for my vote. Our household will receive two deposits in our bank accounts totalling $1000. In fact, all senior citizens in Canada are receiving $500 cheques. That is putting $1.95 million into our local economy. That is on […]
Bob Dunn
Distant Replay
Distant Replay
My three grown children may — to use a famous baseball quote — say it ain’t so, but their father is not old enough to remember Babe Ruth. The first time I heard of Ruth was when my father showed me a picture he had of the Famous Sultan of […]
As this Covid 19 pandemic thing winds down I think many folks are anxious to hit the road again. Here are some travelling tips. Critical parts of your travel plan are where you will make pit stops, and where you will stay. Where and what you will eat is too […]
The Emo Fair was a success Despite Covid restrictions and a fair without a midway, the Emo Fair was enjoyed by many. There was lots of laughing and socializing from adults and children, which was great to hear and long overdue. Also, a lot of sweat was definitely happening during […]
All it took was the Emo Fair to get some much-needed rain. We ended up with ¾” at home and a bit more at the Research Station. I am hearing reports of over 2” in the Rainy River area and that is great. It is nice to see a few […]
Early on the morning of August 13, 2021, dad, Alfred Stengrim Olsen left this world and entered into the presence of Jesus. Dad was born on July 20,1932 to Stengrim and Sylvia Olsen in Barnhart, just north of Emo. He was the oldest of six children. He attended Carpenter #3 […]
The family of Nettie Amorde of Fort Frances, Ont. sadly announces her passing on Thursday, August 19, at the age of 92. Funeral Arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont.
On Monday, August 23, 2021, Douglas Broman, 72, of Fort Frances, Ontario, peacefully passed away at his residence. Arrangements pending.
It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Bernice Forster announces her passing on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, with her daughter Valerie and son-in-law Elroy by her side. Audrey was born on February 25, 1935, in Devlin, Ontario to Frederick […]
Stewart Hubert (Stu) Bruce of Emo, Ont. passed away peacefully at Shelley and Mark’s home in Devlin at the age of 85. He was born on October 14, 1935 in McIrvine, Ont. to Jack and Doris (Dolly) Bruce. At a young age Stu and his mom made their home at […]
Sadly, the family of Charles Howard Kinnear announce his passing on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Arborg, Manitoba. Charles was the firstborn to Howard and Gladys Kinnear in Emo on January 8, 1944. Charles is survived by children Darcy (Jen) and Marrietta Kinnear; seven grandchildren; stepchildren Betty Ann, Harry, Larry […]
