Duane Hicks “Long ago, Anishinaabe Ogichitaag would travel together all over the territory. They always protected us. Those Ogichitaag protected the land, as well. Still, the warriors are still here. Still, they are protecting us. Still, they are protecting the land. It is necessary that we remember those Ogichitaag today. […]
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Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Lions Club’s annual “Hunters Night,” also known as “Wild Meat Night,” was a complete success, according to organizers. More than 300 people were served a fantastic meal of moose roast, deer stew, bear and apple sausages, walleye, buns, and veggies. As well, a […]
Has your son raised funds for hurricane relief? Has your nephew helped build awareness for child poverty? Has your daughter earned the highest-grade average within her school? Has your young neighbour volunteered to take out the garbage and shovel the driveway for an elderly couple? If you answered “yes” to […]
Kathy and Glen Boyda (Atikokan) and Jamie Caouette (Atikokan) won the $100 up for grabs on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 28-Nov. 3 were Jennifer Learning (Atikokan), Ken Jackson and Lori Petrin (Fort […]
Sam Odrowski Provincial representative Troy Kadikoff laid a wreath at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held Sunday morning at the Fort Frances cenotaph. About 150-200 people came out to show their respects for those who served our country. See more photos A6.
Duane Hicks Genny Jourdain shared a few words on behalf of her husband, Glenn, during the reception last Thursday at the museum. Glenn Jourdain helped Laura Gosse and Kayleigh Speirs with their research in putting the exhibit together.
Sam Odrowski The 1st Fort Frances Sparks and Brownies (above) laid a wreath at the local cenotaph during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday to pay their respects to Canada’s fallen. Fort High student Katelyn Bruyere (top right) recited “In Flanders Fields,” the famous poem written by Lt.-Col. John […]
Daniel Friday, left, Charles Friday, and Jeremy Jordan of Seine River First Nation opened last Thursday’s reception with a drum song. Several men and women who attended the opening were relatives of local veteran Buddy Friday, who went overseas to fight in WWII at just 17 years of age.
Duane Hicks The new exhibit also features some artifacts from both world wars, including medals, a gas mask, and bayonets.
Duane Hicks Multi-instrumentalist Dave Genn of the iconic Canadian rock band, 54•40 played a guitar solo during a number Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The show, entitled “Unplugged: Songs Stories,” featured all of 54•40’s hits reimagined and was the second in the 2018-19 “Tour de Fort” passport season. The […]
Sam Odrowski Fort High students Maya Davis, Erica Lemelin, and Mira Donaldson provided some reggae energy to the “Shade of Yellow and Sunshine”-themed fall musical revue that ran from Nov. 8-10 when they sang “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. The three performances provided attendees with a two-hour break […]
Sam Odrowski Close to 30 people marched through town carrying signs for Weechi-it-te-win’s “Domestic Violence Awareness Walk” held Thursday morning. Some of the signs read “Love Shouldn’t Hurt,” “The Silence Surrounding Abuse Must Be Broken,” and “Choose To Be Kind.”
