Some of the simplest baking products to make are quick breads. Quick breads, as the name implies, can be made in a shorter amount of time than traditional yeast breads. Examples would be banana bread, muffins, scones, etc., and although easier, there is still information worth knowing. The biggest, and […]
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Members of several different organizations in Fort Frances celebrated the official opening of a sexual assault and patient care area at La Verendrye Hospital and with good reason. Victims and survivors of sexual assaults in Fort Frances and the surrounding areas now have a much more private and comfortable room […]
DILLENA-MANN-Born to Katherine Dillena and Brody Mann, of Barwick, Ontario, a boy, Theo Emmanuel, weighing 5 lbs 13 oz on October 29, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Mildred Marsh passed away in her sleep at her home at Riverpark Gardens. She is survived by her three children, Diane Crease (Fred), Marsha Steeds (Bill) and Kent Wesley (Carla); sister, Betty Hagarty; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred was born in Sleeman, Ont. but became a long-time resident of […]
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 […]
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 […]
