It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Alvin Hughes announces his passing on Monday, May 11, 2020. Ken was born in Emo, Ontario on June 29, 1953 and married the love of his life Cheryl (nee McCormick) on Oct 29, 1973. They spent 46 great years together. […]
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Donald Lynn (Baldy) Baldwin announce his passing on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. As a young boy Donnie grew up in Mine Centre and Fort Frances, Ontario attending Robert Moore School. He spent a lot of time, like most kids in the area, […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Olive Stewart, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. Mom was born to Israel and Elma Lougheed in Emo, […]
Ken Perry Dear editor, Sunny Cove Camp was acquired by the Town of Fort Frances from the Kiwanis Club in 2009, for the unthinkable sum of two dollars. We stole it, or, it was a gift that cannot be equaled. At the same time we were in early disputes with […]
Allan Bedard Dear editor, I am happy to report than I received more than 271 responses to my Letter to the editor. All but two supported my position, calling for a public meeting of council to have an open and transparent meeting, to hear the public views regarding Council’s wishes […]
Donald Baldwin, 80, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? e-mail is to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. Seven Generations Education Institute has organized a free online light yoga class for students, staff and community members. Everyone is welcome! All skill levels can participate. The next session […]
It is with Great Sadness that the Family Announce the sudden passing of Tina Marie Wehrenberg (nee Leonard). Born on January 18, 1975 in Emo, Ont. Passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in International Falls, Minn. Tina is survived by her only daughter, Kimberly Wehrenberg (William Wehrenberg); Father Jim […]
Today is my first day with my 2020 helper! Katie Hay is my right-hand helper for this summer at the Emo Agricultural Research Station. I am looking forward to working with her. She told me that she is excited to learn so that just made my day! We should be […]
My lawn has been raked. The grass grows greener by the day. Almost two weeks of sunshine and being outside in the yard makes me feel almost whole again. Buds are forming on the branches of the trees in my yard. Green leaves are starting to shoot our from the […]
“How you doing? ” It’s a greeting that rolls off our lips without thought or hesitation. “Fine.” Is the answer we expect. Again without thought or hesitation. Lawrence Gushulak always replied, “Terrible.” It was unsettling. My automatic reply of, “That’s great!” caused me a great deal of pain as I […]
China Day 5 We were ready for the 5 a.m. wakeup and standing at the restaurant door eager for brekkie before setting out for our morning flight to Wuhan from Xian. We bid our Xian guide Ruth farewell and headed for check in. Tina our Sinorama care giver is fantastic. […]
