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 […]

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 […]

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.