Harvey Joseph Arthur Parent, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Harvey was born on Saturday, Nov. 19, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was well-established in the painting and decorating business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and he loved his cats. Left […]
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Dennis Bouchard, 69, of Mine Centre, ON passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. A complete obituary will follow.
Mae Josephine (Kady) Berglund of Kenora passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital on Aug. 26, 2015 with her son, Ernie, daughter-in-law, Jeannine, and granddaughter at her side. She was born in Fort Frances on Aug. 12, 1924 and was raised there. She came to Kenora with […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother-in-law and uncle, Colonel Gordon L. Edgett (Ret.) of Tucson, Arizona. He died suddenly on Aug. 22, 2015. Gordon was born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1920. His parents were Austin and Jennie (Cunningham) Edgett. He was raised […]
Henry Arnold Niskala, a life-long resident of Emo, ON, and recently, Rainycrest Long Term Care of Fort Frances, ON, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2015. Henry was born on the farm on Feb. 10, 1928 to John and Anna Niskala. After the passing of his father, Henry, at the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bernhardt (Ben) Blattner announces his passing on Aug. 25, 2015 at the Golden Prairie Nursing Home, Indian Head, SK at the age of 78 years. Ben is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Ron (Shannon, Laura), Lavern (Leona, Derek, Chelsey), and […]
With great sadness and sorrow the family of Mary Mitchell announce her passing on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Mary (Baba) passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side. Family was always most important to Mary. Spending time with them and […]
From the Stewardship Youth Rangers
Hello again from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Stewardship Youth Rangers in Fort Frances! We had another productive and fun week undertaking unique projects that benefit the environment by supporting biodiversity, combating climate change, and conserving forests, wetlands, fish, wildlife as well as natural spaces. We cleared brush […]
This is what happens after the Emo Fair is over–fall arrives! Maybe it’s just giving us a quick reminder that it is fast approaching but it sure doesn’t feel that great. I’m looking forward to a few more months of good weather and we certainly have work to do that […]
I came home Monday night to 12 C in the house and so turned the heat on, crawled into a wool sweater and sweat pants, and had a cup of tea for breakthrough chills. I hit the shower soon after that, and turned red like a lobster as I cooked […]
I’ve been going to the gym these past couple of weeks—and not for the reason you would think. It has been incredibly hot here in the Annapolis Valley. The track at Acadia University circles around the ice surface and, as a result, the temperature on the track is deliciously cold […]
