It is the 114th consecutive year for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair in Emo. It is a time to celebrate the diversity of agriculture across Rainy River District. It is the place where youth, farmers, and craft people get to show off the very best of their crops, […]
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Sarah Pruys Vai Lockman, four, flew off the bus to greet his Mom following the annual “First Rider” program at Rainy River District School Board office Tuesday morning. Aimed at children beginning school this fall, the youngsters watched a short video on bus safety before taking a practice ride to […]
Sarah Pruys Everett Aucoin, left, and his brother, Jarrett, watched as construction crews dug up more of Second Street at Victoria Avenue yesterday. Due to a collapsed sewer pipe, the unscheduled work was started and will hopefully be fixed shortly. However, the pipe is broken in at least one other […]
Sarah Pruys Ashley Croswell, left, grinned alongside Hailey Wirtz, Kaitlyn Cottam, and Madison Allan before the Emo Fair Queen “meet-and-greet” barbecue last Wednesday evening at the Emo Sportsfield. The hopefuls will find out who will become the 2013 Emo Fair Queen tomorrow (Aug. 15) upstairs at the Emo Arena following […]
Heather Latter Madison Allan modeled this stunning orange formal gown last night during a fashion show at the Emo Legion where the four Emo Fair Queen contestants showed off their casual, career, and formal looks, and were judged on their skills. This Thursday one of the lucky girls will be […]
Joey Payeur Gina Wyder of the Fort Frances Herricanes, left, went all out to reach home plate safely ahead of the throw home in the first inning of last night’s 40-2 Herricanes win over the Sabaskong Cougars during the first round of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball playoffs at […]
Staff The town will save big bucks on its phone and internet expenses thanks to a telecommunications audit. Council authorized entering into an agreement with Telcom Enterprises to implement telecommunications savings to the tune of $5,494.59/month or $65,935.08 on an annual basis. This is a 46 percent savings compared to […]
Staff One game offered no surprises. The other was drenched in suspense until the final ball was struck. The Borderland Soccer League men’s division semifinals played out in dramatically different ways last night at the Struchan Gilson pitches. First-place International Travel Services easily dispatched the underdog La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs […]
Staff The Sight and Sound Wolves had a busy weekend in the heartland of America and showed plenty of heart during their stay. The Wolves, which added several all-stars from their rivals in the Rainy River District Fastball League (RRDFL) for their trip, finished with a record of 5-2 at […]
Staff George Hamilton, a member of the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance and recognized professional of Scot Dance Canada, showed a group of primary dancers (ages five-12) the steps of the “Sword Dance” yesterday during a weekend workshop hosted by the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums.
Heather Latter Jenny Roth, left, Nicole Gage, and Jaymee Fiset led a group of about 55 participants from Pharmasave and down Scott Street on Saturday afternoon. The “Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk” aimed to bring awareness to depression and suicide.
