The family sadly announces the passing of Ava Howard, 61, of Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the South Wood Hospice in Calgary. Ava was born Jan. 11, 1954 in Emo, Ont. to Fred and Iris (McDonald) Howard. She grew up near Barwick, Ont. along with her four […]
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Melvin James “Begamaanaakwad” Morrisseau, 68, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Begamaanaakwad was born Aug. 17, 1946 in Fort Frances, and had lived his entire life on Couchiching First […]
Emile DeGagne passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. He was born June 4, 1937. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, with Fr. Vic DeGagne officiating. A complete obituary will follow.
Marlene Margaret Gagne (nee McMillan), 66, of Atikokan Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 with her family by her side. Marlene was born Nov. 26 1948 in Emo, Ont. A long-time resident of Atikokan, she was united in marriage to Daniel Gagne on Sept. 30, 1967. They […]
Beverley Ellen Storkson, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. A celebration of her life is being planned for the near future. A complete obituary will follow.
On Saturday, July 25, 2015, surrounded by her family, Delores Beverly Wickstrom passed away peacefully to be reunited with her Saviour, parents, and siblings. Delores was born Nov. 18, 1937 in Fort Frances, Ont. and had lived here all her life. She was the owner/operator of Fort Floral for many […]
It was a hot weekend—and the heat is continuing this week. Awakened by the roar of bass boats heading for their fishing haunts, I was enjoying the cooling small breeze that drifted through the windows of our cabin. Rainy Lake and Turtle Island have been our family’s source for renewal […]
I have a love-hate relationship with garbage day. I’m happy to have purged; to have my blue bag frames emptied and fresh bags inserted. My house feels cleaner, but it is not without trepidation. I recycle. I know—not exactly worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize but still. I make sure […]
The Emo Beef Club held its annual “fun day” on Sunday at Tony and Penny Flatt’s farm. A huge thank-you to Tony and Penny for allowing us to take over their entire farm and practice with our animals, as well as enjoy a great pot-luck meal. Tony and Penny are […]
The 21st-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship took place this past weekend on Rainy Lake and at the end of three days of fishing, Minnesota brothers Scott and Steve Sandberg emerged as the new champs. After a variety of weather moved through the area in the days leading up to […]
Last week, the Conservatives tried to buy the votes of millions of Canadian parents by sending them huge cheques. But as with everything this government does, there is a catch. Many actually. I’d like to say first off that New Democrats and our leader, Tom Mulcair, have committed to keeping […]
When I grew up, “I’m reading” was an acceptable excuse when my mother called me to help make supper. And it was always true. I always was reading. That’s why I didn’t know how to cook when I got married. I voraciously read the books in our country school library. […]
