For the second time in 12 months, Fort Frances once again is hosting a provincial high school showdown–this time welcoming 34 rinks, including two others from right here in Rainy River District, for the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships. Action got underway early this morning at the Fort Frances […]
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Yesterday was the official first day of spring but signs of spring have been everywhere. Back on March 14, one could see slush holes opening up on the Rainy River in front of the main street in Emo. By Thursday afternoon from that same street view, the river was open […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Eva Mattson announces her passing on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Eva was born on Aug. 17, 1937 to Joseph and Irene Unger in Fort Frances. She was united in marriage to Jack Mattson […]
With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Brenda Joyce Richardson (nee Sisco), 77, of Alberton Township, Ont. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Brenda was born on Oct. 20, 1940 in Emo, Ont. to Paul and Bernice (nee Nielson) Sisco and was raised in North Branch, Ont. She […]
A funeral service and interment for Kevin Morrisseau was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church at Couchiching First Nation, Ont. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11 a.m., with Fr. Ben Hadrich officiating. Kevin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Grand Marais, Mn. at […]
With great sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of John Landry, 62, of Fort Frances Ont., on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. John was born on Jan. 16, 1956 to Leo and Thelma Landry and raised in Campbell’s Bay, Que. John drove pulp […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Renzo Loney, 77, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Emo, Ont., on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. […]
With his Loving family at his side, Jim passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jim was born on June 30, 1931 to the late Anna and John Meek of Sprague, Man., where he was raised. He met the love of […]
I remember Saturday morning cartoons with great fondness. I know we “older generation” types can be nostalgic fools, none more so than me, and our traditions and habits tend to outshine those of the generations following when we set about engaging in comparison duels and usually, not always but often, […]
MCTAVISH-Born to Erika Wiebe and Craig McTavish, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, a boy, Duncan Lyle, weighing 9 lbs 6 oz, 21” long, on March 13, 2018 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Proud grandparents are Doug and Patti McTavish of Devlin, Ontario, and Jennifer Onofreychuk and Nelson Wiebe.
Since I returned home to Canada last week after a few weeks of bass fishing in the southern U.S., I wasted little time before getting on the Sunset Country ice to catch some fish. Before I left on this last trip, I had booked several guide trips for ice-fishing over […]
Well, Monday was my official first day back at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) though I am out of town most of the week so you won’t likely catch me there until next week. Still, seed already has been coming in–which is likely the earliest I have ever seen […]
