After windchills reaching -40 at times in the area this week, temps are looking up for the weekend. Tonight: Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning near midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening then light after midnight. Low -15 C. (5 F). Wind chill -24 […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalanko-dickson@fortfrances.com

Since its founding in 1999, the Borderlands Community Orchestra has sought to unite local musicians and members of the public in a mutual love of music. The ensemble has attracted a selection of uniquely talented musicians from both sides of the border, including people from Barwick, Baudette, Devlin, Emo, Fort […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Holly Daze has been a staple of the holiday season for many years. The annual weekend of sales and festivities is organized by the Emo Chamber of Commerce. David Goodman Sr. is the former owner of North Country Track and Wheel, he was a business owner in the earlier days […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalanko-dickson@fortfrances.com

Tompkins Hardware is a 126-year-old dynasty in business and a staple for people in and around the Township of Emo. Moreover, Eric Mosbeck, owner of the family business shares some of his secrets to success, and Deanna Maynard details offerings of all types Tompkins will have this holiday season, including […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

If you’re still looking for a great last minute Christmas or holiday gift for your loved ones, then the Holly Daze sale event in Emo this weekend is a perfect opportunity to check out Emo Drugs and Misty River Alternatives to check out their wide selections of gifts, decor, treats […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

If you’re looking for an hour to shop for yourself or a bite to eat during the Holly Daze Christmas Parade, Emo Feed has you covered. Don’t forget to shop their deals too. Emo Feed is bringing back their children’s story hour again this year. Parents can either sit with […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

There’s always plenty on the go in Emo for the annual Holly Daze weekend, but be sure to make a stop in at the Emo Public Library for a bit to enjoy some crafts and activities with the kids, while also supporting the library itself. The Emo Public Library and […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
ad Megan Walchuk
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

A wave of anti-LGBT comments aimed at Borderland Pride has sparked a request for Emo council to denounce hate. Borderland Pride recently won a Human Rights Tribunal Hearing against the Township of Emo and Mayor Harold McQuaker, which found that the Townships’ refusal to pass a proclamation ackonowledging June as […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The Town of Fort Frances can likely breathe a bit easier as the Ontario Govenrment has announced it will help offset the increased cost of policing to small towns and rural municipalities across the province. Following outcry from municipalities in Ontario that are serviced by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Cassandra Spade, a law student at Judson Howie LLP who grew up in Couchiching plans to graduate this spring, has always known she wanted to be a lawyer. But, it wasn’t until she attended a United Nations gathering in New York that she was inspired by other Indigenous leaders, both […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The count of individuals who have put their names up for the vacant Town of Fort Frances council seat has increased to five as of 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with one week to go until the closing date for potential candidates. The nomination period for the vacancy […]