FRIESEN-Born to Jeff and Christina, nee Goodman, of Emo, Ontario, a boy, Felix Jase, on July 11, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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Eleonor Mary Turewich passed away peacefully at her home, Rainycrest Long-Term Care, on July 21, 2019. Eleonor was born on April 22, 1939 to the late Anthony and Christina Magnan. She grew up in the east end of Fort Frances and received her elementary education at St. Mary’s School. From […]
Is Rainy River District a welcoming community? On Monday evening, my wife and I attended the Festival of India at the Rainy Lake Square. It was a fun event organized by members of the local East Indian community. Song, dance, and music representative of different areas of India were featured. […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
There will be an evening of old-time country music at the Barwick Hall on Friday, July 26 starting at 7 p.m. If you like to listen or dance then you’re welcome to come out for a great evening. Admission is $5 and includes some free refreshments. • • • The […]
It was a big weekend in Fort Frances as the community hosted the 25th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship last Thursday through Saturday. The event, which has brought a lot of attention to Rainy Lake and its world-class smallmouth bass fishing over the years, is still going strong to the […]
This is the week that we work hard to make things presentable! Our open house and crop tour is this Thursday. I really hope you are considering coming and exploring the district and our plots. We have a bunch of guests coming for the University of Guelph and Ministry of […]
I have just spent three days walking a few of the many Nova Scotia beaches. They are quite incredible, breathtaking, soul-soothing. I think a love of water is in the blood of most of us who grew up around and in Fort Frances and it would be easy to take […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
There will be a “Country Night” at the Barwick Hall this Friday (June 26) starting at 7 p.m. Local musicians will provide an evening of lively music for your listening pleasure. For all you lovers of dancing and country music come out and enjoy an enjoyable evening. Sympathy to the […]
Get your photo with “Bobber the Bass” on July 18-20 from noon-3 p.m. each day at the Sorting Gap Marina. Kids’ face painting by “Born to Sparkle,” in conjunction with the FFCBC, will take place on July 18-20 from noon-5 p.m. each day at the Sorting Gap Marina. The FFCBC […]
In my column about strawberries, I prompted you to try making a strawberry salsa and gave you some direction on how to go about doing so. Fruit salsas are so fresh and delicious, and a perfect way to compliment the summer grilling season. So much so, that I am giving […]
