The election is only 20 days away. Notices have gone out to all electors telling them where they can vote and where the advance polls are. Elections are the most important part of our democratic process in Canada. Our parliamentary system requires that the government have representation from across Canada; […]

By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent

The Emo and District Lions will once again be hosting their “Hunter’s Dinner” on Nov. 9, 2019 in Barwick at the Barwick Hall. The cost of the wild meat and fish dinner is only $20. There will a penny table, a live auction, a 50/50 draw, a gun raffle and […]

WRIGHT-Born to Stephanie Boshey and Douglas Wright, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Rae-Lynn Treeah, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz on September 27, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

BURNS-Born to James and Hailey, nee Heyens, of Atikokan, Ontario, a girl, Iris Ann Margaret, weighing 5 lbs 8 oz on September 26, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

GALBRAITH-Born to Lindsay Hamilton and Joe Galbraith, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Beatrix Hamilton, weighing 9 lbs 14 oz on September 26, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

COYLE-Born to Tyer and Andrea, nee Boileau, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Brenner Lawrence, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz on September 26, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

SIGURDSON-Born to Jillian Kellar and Josh Sigurdson, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jack Porter, weighing 8 lbs 7 oz on September 23, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

WIGDOR-Born to Adam and Karen, nee Hosick, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Parker Jean Patricia, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz on September 17, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MATHEW-Born to Jyothi Joy and Bobin Sebastian, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Liam Davis, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz on September 17, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

CHIVERS-WILSON-Born to Rob and Jenny, nee Scott, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Knox William Robert, weighing 9 lbs 2 oz on September 16, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

TOWNSEND-Born to Taylor Hazel and Jamie Townsend of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Van Hazel, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz on September 13, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Charles Edward Gate passed away on Wednesday evening, Sept. 25, at the Rainy River Health Centre surrounded by his family.  Chuck was born May 17, 1932 in Bergland, Ont. The eldest of 12 siblings, Chuck learned to work hard and take responsibility at a young age.  He began working away […]