Sadly, the family announces the passing of Laurence “Larry” Buffington, 89, of Fort Frances, Ontario on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. A complete announcement to follow.
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“Avengers: Endgame” will be screened on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Rainy Lake Square starting at 8:30 p.m. Free movie. Bring your own chair and snacks. The Watten Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Sunny Cove Camp. Admission is […]
I recently stumbled upon a Ted Talk given by Robert Holden in 2018. Robert is a British psychologist who focuses his attention on “positive psychology and well-being.” Anyone who calls himself an expert on happiness is a friend of mine. I wasn’t familiar with Robert Holden or his psychology until […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next Barwick Country Jam will be held this Friday (Aug. 23) in the Barwick Community Hall. Admission is $5 and includes some refreshments. Come out for a great of dancing and listening to some of your old time favourites. • • • The “Country Jam” in Emo on Friday […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Dale Duval, 54, of Lake of the Woods Twp, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Dale was born Jan. 7, 1965 in St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Man. to parents Dominic and Beverly Duval. In 1990, the family moved […]
Nancy Ann Green passed away quietly with family by her side on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care after an unexpected illness. Nancy was born in International Falls, Mn. on April 20, 1936. Nancy grew up in Fort Frances attending school and completing her high school at […]
It is with great sadness the family of Kathleen Louise Advent, 95, of Rainy River, Ont., announce her passing at the Rainy River Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 with her family by her side. Kay was born January 30, 1924 in Pinewood, Ont., to parents Fanny and Thomas Chandler. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of David Yerxa announces his passing on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 in Kenora. A traditional wake will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 from 5 p.m. at the Couchiching First Nation Multi Use Building followed with a traditional funeral service in […]
After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Sharon Ann Strachan, 69, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughters by her side on Aug. 17, 2019. Sharon was born June 21, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Clifford and Amelia Bruyere. Sharon grew up in a large family on Couchiching First […]
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Patricia Jurivee (nee Mainville) of Couchiching First Nation announce her sudden passing at the young age of 69 on Saturday, Aug. 3 at La Verendrye Hospital. She passed peacefully after her valiant battle with illness and was surrounded […]
Another Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair has come and gone, and whether you happened to make it out to Emo or not, there’s little doubt the fair continues to be a vital district event. The fair draws residents of all ages from across the district, whether they’re fans […]
