Ellie Rose-Anne Gough was born on May 23, 2016 in Fort Frances. She was the most beautiful, kind-hearted little girl. In Pinewood, a simple life on the farm brought her so much joy. On any given day, you could find Ellie with her mommy and daddy – Teagan and Ryan […]
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It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan (Bruno) Calder on June 8, 2021. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Bryan was born on August 10, 1949, in his family’s home on Phair avenue, Fort Frances. Dad talked about the great […]
In the early morning hours of June 7, 2021, Lyle passed away peacefully at his home. Lyle was born on March 29, 1941 and spent his childhood years in Emo. Lyle enjoyed a 30 plus year aviation career that took off in the early 1960’s in Red Lake, where he […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Evelyn Jane Allan, 69, of Emo, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the La Verendrye Hospital. Jane was born on August 8, 1951, in Emo, Ontario, to parents Harold and Leonis Woolsey. She was raised with her siblings on the Woolsey Homestead […]
The 51st Bassmaster Classic took place over the weekend in Texas, at Ray Roberts Lake and if you have read my column in the past you probably know that this is the Superbowl event in professional bass fishing. I was fortunate to qualify for this tournament, my second Classic, and […]
Although men have been assigned the stereotype of working the backyard grill, it is a joy that is shared by all home culinary enthusiasts. It’s a summertime passion. The aroma of lump charcoal being lit starts my mouth watering as my mind conjures up recollections of flame-licked meats, and fire […]
Bob Dunn
Distant Replay
Distant Replay
It was just before a Cactus League game in Arizona. Four retired major leaguers had been imported to shake hands and sign autographs for fans who remembered them. At the end of a long table, one man sat alone. No visitors. No autographs. He brought is own chair. It was […]
Sunset Water Sports needs your help! They are finalists for a $10,000 Tbaytel for Good grant, which would enable them to purchase adaptive fishing equipment. The grants are awarded by voting, so log in to tbaytelforgood.net, and vote as often as you can! The deadline is tomorrow (Friday). Seniors Month […]
I asked a group of people of different ages on Monday whether they would continue to wear masks once they had been fully vaccinated and the government had declared the pandemic over. Almost everyone agreed that they would continue to wear masks when shopping throughout the community. It is a […]
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open (tennis) after winning her first match on May 30th. Are you familiar with her? At the 2020 US Open Osaka wore the name of a black life taken by racism on her face mask, a different name for each match, with no shortage […]
