It’s that time of the year, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week in Emo, August 19, 20, and 21. Although there isn’t a midway this year, there will be a large variety of events from agriculture, old fashioned games, vendors, the logging contest and […]
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Emo Fair week has arrived. Though it might not be exactly like normal it has arrived. I still have big plans of at least making some entries for the exhibit hall. Marlee stayed out last night so she could work on some of her art and picture entries. We thought […]
The Cattlemen’s Association needs a few extra hands to get the new Sales Barn ready for the first auction of the season. If you can help, call Louis Bujold at 807-276-3493. Volunteers are needed for the Emo Fall Fair! Lots of positions needing to be filled. To join the team, […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
4-H is one of the most positive programs for training and inspiring youth – not only as it relates to agricultural technology but also in positive LIFE LESSONS. Many of our District farmers are not only 4-H Alumni, but so are scores of youth that have gone onto other professions […]
The next two weeks will be a dash to the finish for the rest of the wheat and the canola. A late frost will help with the corn and soybeans… And then there are all those rolls upon rolls of black tile to be plowed into expanding acreage. It was […]
On August 12, 2021, Mary Evelyn Metke (Gray) passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Fort McLeod, Alberta. She is survived by her children Kim (MarieTheres), Kathy (Dean) and John (Julie); her grandchildren, very much to focus of her life, Samantha, Paul, Angie, Richard, Cyrena, Daicya, Bryana, Brandon, […]
1946-2021 Passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. He is survived by his children who he loved unconditionally, Allison, Andrew, Elizabeth Leforte; his grandchildren who he loved and took great joy in, Caleb, Max and Isabel; and many friends. Papa was a kind man who loved and would help his […]
Alfred Stengrim Olsen passed away the morning of August 13, 2021. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernice Kathleen Wensley (nee Dungey) on July 26, 2021, at the Atikokan General Hospital with her family by her side. Bernice was born April 11, 1937 in Alliston, Ont. The youngest of six, she was beloved by her family. As […]
Gerald Gordon Arason, 89, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls. Born to Sig and Alvena Arason on July 15, 1932. He was the youngest of four brothers; Walter, Lawrence, and Rueben. Jerry attended school in Fort Frances, Ontario. […]
Barry’s final sunset went down on August 8, 2021. After a long, courageous “bull moose battle” (aka swamp donkeys), he raised his scope and took his final shot. He leaves behind some of his greatest trophies: his wife Carolle Brown (nee Labonte); his son Murray “Captain Jack” (Natalie, Paige and […]
Additional funding helps keep vulnerable people safe across Kenora-Rainy River KENORA —The Ontario government is providing $2,939,600 to help the Kenora District Services Board ($2,451,800) and the Rainy River District Social Services Board ($487.800) continue to deliver critical services, create longer-term housing solutions and keep vulnerable people safe. “Our government […]
