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 […]
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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.
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” is taking place Saturday. Dec. 7. As always it takes place at Cloverleaf in Emo, as well as several locations in Fort Frances and Rainy River. The organizers are looking for volunteers. Students would be welcome, and it’s a great way to earn your volunteer hours. Two-hour […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions would like to thank the entire district for its phenomenal support of their annual “Hunters’ Night” which was held on Saturday in Barwick. Nearly 350 people enjoyed a fantastic meal of wild meat and fish, cooked up by the club’s excellent kitchen staff. The […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Lloyd Gilbert Hoffman, 89, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Lloyd was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Jan. 11, 1930. Lloyd leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Arlene; one daughter, Shelley (Scott); and a daughter-in-law, […]
With profound sadness and a mixture of joy and faith in our Lord Jesus, the family of Dixie Watson (nee McQuaker) wish to announce her passing peacefully in the Rainy River Hospital on Nov. 8, 2019 following a sudden onset of pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her grandparents, her […]
Mr. Steven Robert Watson, age 58 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. Steve was born in Scarborough, Ont. on April 20, 1961, the son of Robert and Patricia Watson. He grew up in Brampton before attending Lakehead University where he […]
It is with great sadness that the family of May Edna Matheson announces her passing on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Rainycrest Home For The Aged. May was born on May 13, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Robert and Marta McKenzie. She lived in Fort Frances all her life, […]
