Heather Latter Three-year-old Olivia Handberg had a blast going down the slide at the Lions Park this morning during the Best Start Hub’s “Kids in the Sun” program there. While some of the park programs will be ending this week, organizers hope to keep one park day going throughout the […]
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Staff Town council will receive a presentation this evening from local artist Lindsay Hamilton regarding the possibility of locating a mural on the wall in the ’52 Canadians Arena, by the doorway to the Ice For Kids Arena. She will have a short video presentation on the project for council’s […]
Zoey Duncan Following a marathon day of meetings and balloting, Kenora city councillor and sawmill manager Rod McKay was elected Saturday as the Progressive Conservative candidate for Kenora-Rainy River for the Oct. 6 provincial election. He defeated fellow Kenora Coun. Louis Roussin, who had a background in risk-management for the […]
From the MTO The Ministry of Transportation wishes to advise the motoring public that Highway 602 near Emo is now open to single lane traffic. It was closed in mid-July about three km from Emo to ensure the safety of road users and construction workers at the site of a […]
Staff Weekend rain helped the Ministry of Natural Resources with the region’s fire situation, although there continued to be a number of new starts. “The Northwest Region experienced rainfall in most sectors, providing cooler temperatures and favourable weather conditions to attack many of the multiple fires that continue to burn,” […]
Heather Latter Newly-crowned Emo Fair queen Kaylee Heyens, along with 2011 Mini-King Zack Simmons and Mini-Queen Kallahan LeBlanc, waved to the crowd atop Heyen’s float on Saturday as the annual parade passed in front of the grandstands during the 111th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fall fair.
Heather Latter Jessica Haw led her grand champion market steer around the ring during the annual 4-H steer auction held Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair in Emo. Weighing in at 1,195 pounds, it was purchased by Paul Peters for $3.05/pound.
Lucas Punkari Don Craig (#47), Andy Trimble (#46), and Matt DePiero (#21D) battled for position during a WISSOTA Midwest Modified heat at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. Rain later forced the postponement of the event until yesterday afternoon, which saw DePiero capture the feature victory and also come away […]
With extreme sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Paul Bodnar announces his passing. With family at his side at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Paul was welcomed peacefully into God’s loving arms on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Paul was born July 11, 1951 to Joseph and Dominia […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Anne Justine Eustace announces her sudden passing on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the age of 93. Anne was born in Winnipeg, Man. and attended Normal School, which was in past years a teachers’ training school. She taught in small schools […]
William “Bill” Ozero, 89, of Fort Frances, Onta., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with the presence of his family at his side and in his heart. Bill was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Winnipeg, Man., where he was raised, graduating from the […]
the OPP On Aug. 10, Dryden OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement and stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on Highway 17 in Wainwright Township. An investigation into the traffic stop revealed the occupant of the vehicle was in possession of a controlled substance, with an estimated value of $6,000. […]
