It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of John McCoy, 83, of Miscampbell Township, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital. John was born on Sept. 17, 1936 in Devlin, Ont. to parents Robert and Donalda (McLean) McCoy. John was united in marriage to Henrietta […]
Features
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next “Country Jam” will be taking place on Friday, November 22 in Emo, starting at 7 p.m.If you enjoy the sounds of old time country music and love to get up and dance, then please mark the date on your calendar. Admission is only $2, which covers the cost […]
Have you ever had a lake that you drive by frequently on the side of the road or the highway and wondered which species of fish live in it, if any? If you like to fish, you can probably think of a body of water that you know nothing about […]
The sun was bright and warm on Saturday and much of our snow cover was lost and the slippery driveways have returned. Maddie came rushing out of the house to join me in the tractor and wiped out pretty good which causes me some concern since my broken-hipped Dad is […]
I know it is a common complaint of mine, a regular sort of whining if you prefer, about air travel. So here I go again, a warning if you wish to turn the page. On this particular trip there was the usual cattle-herding, the cramped quarters, my knees up against […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
December is fast approaching and so are busy, fun times in Emo! Dec. 5-7 will be the busy, fun Holly Daze in Emo. A full three days of events are planned. On Thursday, Dec. 5, there will be a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. This […]
The family of Mary Kelly, Kagagesegeg sadly announces the passing of our beloved Mother on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 at Lake of the Woods Hospital. A traditional funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, officiated by Elder Fred Kelly at the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Mary was […]
Back in 2012, New York Times’ columnist David Brooks noted the declining fertility rates across the mid-east and the affects that declining birth rate would have on the region. In 2016, it was noted that in the United States had reach an all time low in births. It has continued […]
“Girls’ Night Out” is taking place today (Nov. 14) in downtown Fort Frances. Participating Scott Street businesses are staying open extended hours (some until 8 p.m.) to offer tax-free deals, special draws, food samples, giveaways and more. See the ad on page A2 of yesterday’s Times or on the Times’ […]
DILLENA-MANN-Born to Katherine Dillena and Brody Mann, of Barwick, Ontario, a boy, Theo Emmanuel, weighing 5 lbs 13 oz on October 20, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
