There is an artistic beauty in mathematics that both calms my soul and feeds my enthusiasm. I don’t often share my opinion on the subject of mathematics with those around me, because my words are often met with harsh contrariness. I love mathematics, truly love it, and I cannot remember […]
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Joel Richard Walton, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Joel was born on Oct. 13, 1980 in Fort Frances to Shelley Walton and Dwayne […]
“Trunk or Treat 2019” will take place this evening (Oct. 31)from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre parking lot. Stop by and get treats from participants who will be there showing off their decorated vehicles. Free hot dogs for kids, contests, prizes and more. Any questions? […]
One of the perks to my job is that I get to visit a lot of places. I really enjoy getting to fish new bodies of water and see different parts of North America. That being said, the time away from home and all the driving that I do during […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions will once again be hosting their “Hunters’ Dinner” on Saturday, Nov. 9 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 […]
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture (RRFA) held their annual meeting and entertainment night on Saturday. For those of you who didn’t attend, you missed out on a great night. The group is working hard to update and create it as a fun night out! The had a very quick […]
I remember when Hallowe’en was a big deal, before I worried about my teeth or my children’s teeth, before I was aware of the not-so-nice people who tampered with candy to do harm. When I was growing up, our costumes were usually created from something we found around the house, […]
A crisp autumn evening with leaves crunching underfoot. Jack-o’-lanterns flickering fro window sills and porches. The streets alive with Star Wars characters, mummies, princesses, vampires, superheroes, and bug-eyed monsters from outer space. Trick-or-treating is a highlight of many people’s childhoods. Halloween meant dressing up, getting your first taste of independence […]
Prime Minister Trudeau on election night made a claim that Canadians overwhelmingly supported his vision for the future of Canada. But before making that statement and cutting Scheer off, he should have looked at the electoral map of Canada and the voting totals. If ever there was clear indication that […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard “Ricky” Thompson announce his sudden passing on Oct. 21, 2019 at the age of 47. Rick was born on Sept. 25, 1972 in Emo, Ont. to Doreen and Vernon Thompson. He lived his whole life in Emo. Rick lived with […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandma, Jo-Anne Hill, age 68, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Jo-Anne was born in Rainy River, Ont. on April 18, 1951, youngest daughter […]
