Damon Jack, a student in Colette Bowles’ Grade 3/4 class, sampled a book Friday during the Scholastic Book Fair at Robert Moore School here. The book fair continued Monday through today. —Duane Hicks photo
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I read an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently that looked at the costs of job-based health care in the United States. I was shocked by the cost being pegged at $15,745, which struck me as being unbelievably high. The costs had risen by $2,400 over the past four […]
Press Release Chapple Heritage will hold its fall supper on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. Tickets cost $15 each, which can be obtained from any member of the heritage committee (Bill and Emily Clink, June Wheatley, Glen and Karen Jackson, Steve and Joan Both, Heather […]
Heather Latter The recently-appointed chairwoman of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is looking forward to her new position. Having been asked if she’d consider taking on the role, Livia Lundon noted that she “thought it would be a good opportunity.” “I’m looking forward to it,” she enthused. “I’m quite […]
Press Release With construction of the Rainy River Locum House in full swing, fundraising activities are being stepped up to meet the member communities’ goal. As well as a subscription drive, the committee will be hosting a harvest supper and pie auction on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at […]
For decades, our publicly-funded health-care system has been the pride of Canadians. Every citizen, regardless of social standing and ability to pay, has equal access to essential health-care services. Time and time again it is cited as Canadians’ most valued-service. Yet at the same time, many express frustrations with their […]
Gary Sliworsky Recently, federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers of agriculture reached agreement on the content of the “Growing Forward 2” policy framework for the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector. The new five-year agreement includes investments in strategic initiatives of more than $3 billion for innovation, competitiveness, and market development, […]
Staff At Monday night’s regular meeting, Fort Frances council: •recognized the passing of former town councillor Bill Martin, who died Saturday (council agreed a representative would attend his funeral this coming Saturday); •referred a financial request from the Rainy River District OPP—re: Sunny Cove Camp rental fees—to the Administration and […]
A news brief on the “Meals on Wheels” program in Emo, which appeared in the Sept. 12 issue of the Times, incorrectly stated the meals cost $9 each. In fact, they cost $6 each. The Times regrets any confusion or inconvenience this error may have caused.
Well, it’s cattle sale week, which always was a big deal for us. Tensions built because you never knew how well the cows would co-operate since they are suspicious of why all of a sudden you want them in the barnyard after a summer of grazing. The old cows know […]
Dave Ogilvie Emo council is hoping to encourage people to recycle, and eliminate the abundance of plastic shopping bags at the local landfill site, by providing residents with reusable shopping bags. Stop in at the Emo municipal office to pick up your free reusable bag (one per household). In related […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will host a fundraiser dance on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with proceeds going towards the Emo curling rink project. Local band “Centre-Line” will provide the music, with food also being available to purchase. The admission is $10 (age of majority required). • […]
