What a night, and what a burden. Did you know that the definition of “poignant” is “painfully affecting the feelings”? I did not. A lifetime of reading left me with the impression the word meant “moving,” more or less, but the definition makes no difference between a positive or negative […]
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For the sixth time in my seven seasons on the Bassmaster Elite Series, we visited the St. John’s River in Northeast Florida. In all of my years fishing professionally in the U.S., this body of water has been by far the toughest on me, with one good finish in all […]
When I was learning the lithography trade, I learned that it was important to take time to make things fit together and to create good cast lead images. If I hurried in the process, problems arose and in more than one instance, speed brought problems, and the steps and the […]
In the 80’s soon after the amalgamation at a board meeting, a Emo member over heard a discussion how Fort Frances could benefit if Emo could be shut down. By 2000 Emo Health Care Centre was stripped of our two O R’s, our Maternity Ward, our Emergency, lab, x ray […]
DID YOU KNOW? While many drivers are well aware of the importance of keeping their vehicle in good operating condition such as completing routine maintenance checks, some may still overlook the importance of safety and maintenance of their vehicles. In addition, it is illegal to drive a vehicle that is […]
Well, I should be updating you on my week in Toronto, but I never made it there. I packed up and left for the airport on Monday. I was about 10 km from the airport and my phone was steadily binging. Turns out everyone was trying to tell me that […]
Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan) Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Lou-Ann Bombay (Brown), Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan), began her journey to the spirit world on the morning of February 18, 2025. She was 64 years old. She was born on November 1, 1960, in Emo, to Elizabeth and Benjiman Brown Sr. Lou-Ann […]
The family of Beverly Edna Collett is deeply saddened to advise of Bev’s passing January 21, 2025. Bev was born in Emo on November 30, 1946. She grew up on the Smart Family homestead in Pinewood, Ontario, with her parents Geraldine and Frank and six siblings. Bev attended the Morley […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda LaRocque on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Fort Frances with her family by her side. Linda was born March 16, 1952, in Fort Frances, Ont., as the second eldest of four to John and Irene Huntley. She lived […]
The family of Helene Lavigne, 91, is saddened to announce her passing on February 23, 2025, at Rainy River Long-Term Care. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Aazhiigabowec The family of Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn Morrison announce her passing on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 63, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn was born on May 30, 1961, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Bill and Helen Morrison. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn moved to […]
After a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, Brad peacefully entered his final rest on February 22, 2025, at Rainycrest Long Term Care Centre. Brad was born August 24, 1953, in Port Arthur to Lorraine and Jim Norris. He attended school in Thunder Bay, after which he attended Confederation College and […]
