Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day and clearing overnight with a high of 29 (84) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers […]
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Press Release The Superior International Junior Hockey League has set its sights on November 14 as a tentative start date for the 2020-2021 season. But there are still factors at play, before the puck can drop. The goal of the SIJHL is to complete an uninterrupted 2020-21 season schedule with […]
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The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that we have received approval from the Ministry of Education on three of our projects and are now moving forward on the Rainy River K-12, Child Care and EarlyON Child and Family Centre Project; the Atikokan K-12, Child Care and […]
Becoming Emo Fair Queen takes more than poise – it takes strength, too. This year’s contestants have been taking part in a 2K-a-Day active living challenge. Each day, they spend the equivalent of two kilometres on a chosen activity, documented daily with screen shots and a tracking app. Here is […]
It was a cold day on January 23, 1962 when my brother Don and I took over our paper route from the Burrell sisters. The route had 123 customers and ran from Central Avenue to the arena. We had one day to learn the route and then we were on […]
Stanley Charles William Payne, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born August 29, 1931 to Norman and Anabel Payne, and spent most of his life in Fort Frances. He had a wonderful childhood, spending his time on Rainy Lake whenever he could. He married the love […]
I started the Step Forward campaign with the idea that making it to the million-step mark would be a fairly lofty goal. Well, as the numbers down below show, that goal was not only attainable, but surpassable. We spend much of our lives setting goals for ourselves. Whether they are […]
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(EMO, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have closed an unused detachment building in the Rainy River District. The OPP detachment in Emo officially closed on August 5, 2020. This will not impact the level of service provided to Emo or the surrounding townships. According to Acting Sargent Jim […]
Many people probably do not know that there are quite a few black walnut and butternuts (also known as white walnut) growing in yards in Fort Frances and properties along the Rainy River. It is not intentionally being kept a secret, but many gardeners just don’t know or realize what […]
Submitted photo The Chapple Lighthouse is a great place to visit if your staycation travelling in the district. Built in 2003 and sponsored by the Chapple Heritage Committee, the Lighthouse is situated on Barwick’s waterfront just south of the Recreation Centre. It serves as a reminder of a bygone era […]
It is with great sadness that we announce that our brother and uncle, Donald Lloyd Larson passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2020. Donny was born on March 11, 1955, in Emo to the late Lillian and Ingvald Larson. Donny lived his whole life in Emo and […]
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Joshua Colling has stepped down from his position as the joint fire chief for the four Townships of Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee. “This was the most honourable opportunity to be able to serve the public and the community,” Colling said. “Just the way you engage and lead your […]
