It is with deep sadness that Bob Ewald and family announce the peaceful passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Oct. 3, 2019. Elsie was born Nov. 16, 1933 in Spohn, Ont. The majority of her life she lived in Rainy River and was proud of our […]
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and brother-in law. Granville (Dys) Dyson, aged 81 years, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital Fort Frances, Ont. Dys was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Clara; siblings, Annie (Wilf), […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Harris Wilson announce his passing at La Verendrye General Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Harris was born on Oct. 28, 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was blessed to be the chosen son of the late Ewart and Hazel Wilson. Harris met his love […]
Oct. 6-12 marks the 79th annual National Newspaper Week, an opportunity to recognize the critical role that newspapers play in an active and healthy democracy. News Media Canada–the association that represents the Canadian news media industry–is urging Canadians to show their support for newspaper journalism. “The need for reliable, fact-based […]
In 1934, my grandfather, James Alexander Cumming, with his partner, Roscoe Larson, came to Fort Frances and took over the Fort Frances Times. Later, they created a second paper–the Fort Frances Daily Bulletin. My parents took over the paper in the late 1960s and my brother, Don, sister, Linda, and […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual fall tea, bazaar and bake sale at the Emo Legion on Friday, Oct. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be baking, crafts, draws and a white elephant table. Donations to the event would be greatly appreciated. Admission to this annual […]
After being away from Northwest Ontario for much of September I returned home last week to different conditions both in the woods and on area waters than we’ve seen in quite some time. I always pay attention to the weather around home when I’m gone so I was aware that […]
Well, here we are in the second week of October and we are already over the normal amount of rainfall for this month. But, on a brighter note, the sun is shining. It was last evening as well and then we had a thunderstorm. I had to make the executive […]
I had an argument with myself today. I must confess it got a little heated and some bad language was hurled about and some shouting. Shouting never does anyone any good. I’m not a fan of shouting, but sometimes the situation can’t seem to avoid it and shouting just happens, […]
The final event of the Bassmaster Elite Series season is taking place this week at Lake St. Clair on the Michigan/Ontario border, just north of Detroit. It is the Angler of the Year Championship, a three-day tournament featuring the top 50 anglers in points after the nine event regular season. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Rodney Henry Lange announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Fort Frances, Ont. A celebration of life for Rod will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. A […]
An all-candidates’ forum for the upcoming federal election will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Millennium Hall in Stratton. All five candidates are expected to attend. The Muskie football squad will play their annual Homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 4 when they welcome the Tec […]
