LONEY–Born to Brendon and Heidi, nee Heyens, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Ashlyn Lee, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on May 19, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MAINVILLE-Born to Ashley Yerxa and William Mainville, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Bessie Lynn, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on May 19, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

With deep sadness, Nadine announces the passing of her father, Ralph Johnson, on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ralph was born Jan. 23, 1938 in Barwick, Ont. to Eli and Katherine Johnson. The family moved to Fort Frances in 1946. Ralph was […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Weir on Friday, May 30, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing Jean Corrigan on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Emo, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.

The family of the late Bill Dutka are deeply saddened to announce his passing on Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Bill passed away very peacefully with his loving family by his side. Bill was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont., where […]

Are you horrified by—and want to end—the systematic abuse of our children through cyberbullying? Me, too. Do you value personal privacy for you and your family? Me, too. Unfortunately, the Conservatives are dropping the ball yet again on an important issue—and it could have a big impact on our individual […]

The summer tournament fishing circuit in Northwestern Ontario kicks into full swing with the Emo Walleye Classic later this week, but it remains to be seen what kind of season 2014 will bring. Just 32 teams had registered for the EWC as of press time. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass […]

My family and I celebrated my mother’s life on May 17. Family and friends gathered together in one place—each of us taking our last steps with my mother; remembering her bright light, remembering her smile and her enthusiasm. I think the celebration of my mother’s life was perfect, as perfect […]

Yay—the warm weather has arrived. Funny how we can go from 10 degrees to 90 in no time at all! No complaint at all but it is quite an adjustment. I finally was able to do some field work at the Emo Agricultural Research Station late on Thursday. It was […]

There certainly are some benefits to being self-employed and working within the fishing industry. Along with my wife, August, we get to go on some awesome trips—mostly fishing-related in some way or another. Over the winter, Shelley Bujold and Jack Dawson from CJBN in Kenora reached out to B.C. Tourism […]