Peggy Revell Calving season this year came with a big surprise for Emo farmer Wayne Flatt as one of his cows gave birth to identical male triplets on Monday. While twins are fairly common, triplets are an extremely rare event, with a one-in-105,000 chance of occurring—a number that doesn’t even […]
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Staff The quest for OFSAA gold by the Muskie senior boys’ badminton duo of Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce came to an end this morning in Aurora. The NWOSSAA champs lost in straight sets (21-19/21-16) to the Toronto tandem of Wayne Fu and Calvin Sy in ‘B’ draw competition, which […]
Heather Latter Taryn Oster, left, Yannick Langevin, and Lake L’Hirondelle, in the pre-kindergarten class of Fort Dance Studio, rehearsed their routine to “I Love the Mountains” on Tuesday night. The studio’s annual recital, with this year’s theme being “Rewind, Fast Forward,” runs Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the […]
Zoey Duncan Garret Elias was thrilled to hop on his new bike after the annual OPP bike auction here Saturday. Some 38 bikes were auctioned off, with the money raised going towards the D.A.R.E. program to promote drug and alcohol awareness education in local schools.
Zoey Duncan Ruth Brockie, left, gots a design suggestion from Debbie Ballard as they worked one of four panels that is part of the community rug-hooking project, “What Hooks You Here?” Everyone is welcome to stop by Betty’s on Scott Street to learn how to hook as the project will […]
Duane Hicks The town will be investigating potential sites for residential development, including the second phase of the Kaitlyn subdivision here. During the May 3 meeting of the Administration and Finance executive committee, the next phase of the Kaitlyn subdivision was brought up. The town purchased land that would be […]
Lucas Punkari The unblemished record the Muskie boys’ soccer team had enjoyed in NorWOSSA play is no more after falling 2-0 to the host Kenora Broncos yesterday. The loss came just hours after the black-and-gold had cruised to a 4-0 triumph over the Dryden Eagles on goals by Brendan Cawston, […]
Staff The Muskie senior boys’ badminton duo of Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce began their quest for all-Ontario gold earlier today in Aurora. The NWOSSAA champs opened action this morning against Simon Harmgardt and Trevor Hoff from T.A. Blakelock (Oakville). The outcome was unavailable as of press time. The winner […]
the OPP Closing date for applicants is May 27 The Rainy River District detachment of the OPP is pleased to announce summer student opportunities. This year, the OPP has two different summer student initiatives. The first is the Summer Experience Program (marine assistant), which pays $10.25 per hour, commencing June […]
the OPP The Rainy River District detachment of the OPP recently has received several complaints from local citizens that an unknown male has been calling them offering assistance to fix their computer. The male states he works for Microsoft, and that they have received an error message from the person’s […]
Zoey Duncan The Rainy River District Victim Services Program celebrated the tireless efforts of its volunteers with a dinner last Tuesday night (May 3). Program volunteers provide practical support services to victims of various distressing and traumatizing incidents. The need for strong community support was reinforced by keynote speaker and […]
Robin McCormick A roast beef supper, complete with potatoes, veggies, buns, salads, and desserts, is planned for Sunday, May 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dance Community Hall. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids, with those six and under eating free. The Dance Hall is located […]
