Dear editor, COVID cases are rising in Northwestern Ontario communities. I find it very disturbing the NWHU seems reluctant to let people in our communities know which ones are of concern, but rather chooses to clump communities together as ‘regions’ on their website. The Rainy River District has 31 […]
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Cody Carmody
Dear editor and town council, My name is Cody Carmody, a former resident of Fort Frances, with long historical ties to the community and an everlasting love for Sunset Country. Although I have not lived in Fort Frances for over a decade now, I reflect on my upbringing in the […]
I recently watched a video of a woman in a wheelchair, her body tired and thin, looking frail, and her memory had been stolen by Alzheimer’s. The music began to play, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, and this woman began to move, her arms raised gently, her head swaying, her body remembering […]
The secret to a happy, long, and lasting marriage is mutual respect, devotion, and truthfulness, right? Well maybe the truthfulness part should only be attempted as a last resort. The Pearl of the Orient and I kept the knot tied for 51 ½ years and we kept the divorce lawyers […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual Emo Holly Daze are cancelled for 2020. As we all know precautions are being taken in every social gathering, and Holly Daze is no exception. Here’s hoping 2021 will be even bigger and better than previous years, though that’s pretty hard to beat. Hats off to all the […]
On November 16, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “Today we commemorate and reflect on Louis Riel’s historical legacy and quest for justice. A hero to Métis people, Riel was executed 135 years ago after being found guilty of treason for leading […]
We are now into the Christmas season. There are signs of hope for people around the world. Pfizer and Moderna both announced successful trials of vaccines to prevent getting the COVID virus. Even though the trials have been successful, receiving final approval to distribute the vaccines will take several months. […]
When I wrote today’s date it really hit me that I should really start thinking a bit more about Christmas. I think because things seem so “up in the air” I haven’t given it much thought; though Emo has been incredibly busy with shoppers. It is great for our local […]
In most areas across the Rainy River District, the soils tend to be clay predominant with a few interspersed sandy or loamy soils. All of these are perfect conditions for a cherry tree. Cherry trees can also tolerate drier conditions – great for our area during those hot and dry […]
As waters across the Sunset Country Region began to freeze over for another winter, anglers will get the desire to get back on the ice because there are fish to be caught. We have some of the best ice fishing opportunities in the World right here in NW Ontario but […]
Anne Turgeon, 96, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Emo Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Miiggisi Clan On Friday, November 13, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Harold Peter Klyne, 63, of Couchiching First Nation began his journey to the spirit world. Harry was born on October 5, 1957 to Harold and Nora Klyne. He lived in the Fort Frances area […]
