The Crafts Galore vendor sale and Luncheon at the Emo Legion have been fixtures at Emo Holly Daze for as long as organizer Angel Low can remember. And for good reason – it’s a place to come together for a delicious lunch, and find unique one-of a kind gifts. “We […]
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By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Following offseason improvements, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hoping for a snowier year on the trails. After a season that saw very little trail usage due to a lack of snow, and the Jackrabbits ski club only got in three lessons, club president Debbie Jean is hopeful that […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers are seven points ahead of the Red Lake Miners in the SIJHL standings and two players were named in the league’s three stars again as they took on second overall Sioux Lookout Bombers last weekend. The Lakers jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A group is proposing two new power projects in the north end of Fort Frances that it says will generate clean electricity and help support the municipality for decades. Council of the town of Fort Frances heard a presentation at their Monday, November 25, 2024, meeting from FirstLight Energy, a […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The RR Agricultural Society hosted its annual Appreciation dinner on November 26th. The well attended event saw RR Agricultural Society Board members plus many volunteers at the event. A delicious meal was served. Board president Sherri Hay shared that the up and coming plans for the fairgrounds are to build […]
