It is with heavy hearts the family of Kathy announces her peaceful passing, on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont., after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on June 6, 1952 in Fort Frances, Ont. to David and Katie […]
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Surrounded by the love of her family, Florence Thelma Ogden (nee Lee) passed away on March 24, 2019. She is now peacefully in the arms of her son and husband. Flo was the youngest of 10 children born to Arthur and Mathilda Lee, on Dec. 1, 1941. She grew up […]
Dear Editor, I would like to take some space in your paper to thank the citizens from Fort Frances and the surrounding area who helped make our 79th Festival of the Performing Arts a wonderful success. I also want to add a Huge thank you to our committee who work […]
In the spring of 1980, my wife and I were on our hands and knees with shovels, bare root stock digging holes for shrubbery and trees. Today those same trees and shrubs are coming to the end of their lifetime. We have watched and enjoyed them from the time that […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The “Spring Tea and Bake Sale” which was held at the Church of the Holy Spirit this past Saturday was deemed a huge success by the organizers. Those serving were pleased with the attendance of so many people from across the district. Those in charge of the bake sale table […]
Stop number five of the Bassmaster Elite Series season took place this past weekend at legendary Lake Fork in Texas. If you saw last week’s column you read a little about the history of this popular bass fishery on the outskirts of Dallas. It is the gem of bass fishing […]
Okay, this waking up to snow is getting old real fast! As I wake up in the night I always look at my cameras and I could see something blowing around, but I was hoping it was just the birds flying in and out of the barn. We should have […]
While I was in Vancouver I met a friend at Queen Elizabeth Park, which is a “horticultural jewel” according to the City of Vancouver’s Parks and Recreation Department and I would have to concur. The park is at the geographic centre of Vancouver. The park is a former rock quarry […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. and there are two events to taking place to celebrate this special day! The Guthrie and Knox United Churches will be hosting a walleye supper on Sunday. The meal will be walleye, homemade french fries, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert. The cost is $18 for […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Enid Barbara Coran announces her passing on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Barb was born on Feb. 20, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Louis and Elsie Carpenter. She lived in Fort Frances all her life. She worked […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Angus announces her passing on May 2, 2019. A casual come and go Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 3-6 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Busch’s will be closed on Thursday, May […]
Annie Webb passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
