Dave Ogilvie Canadians love to dance. According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyles Research Institute, dancing is among our top 10 favourite recreational activities. Traditional or old-time set dancing was popular throughout Canada in the early part of this century, and remains a feature of community dances in rural areas […]

Dave Ogilvie The Emo Legion’s “Country Jam” enjoyed a generous crowd Friday night despite the seventh game in the Stanley Cup final. People of all ages, from two to 82, sang along, danced, and listened to the musicians. Emily Smith, Vern Silver, and Stan Cottam played lots of polkas and […]

Press Release The executive, board of directors, and volunteers of the regional Crime Stoppers program wishes to thank the students, faculty, and staff of area high schools for the invitation to attend their respectful schools to deliver the “Clear the Air About Crime Stoppers” program. OPP co-ordinator Gary Potter successfully […]

Press Release Residents of Fort Frances, Alberton, La Vallee, Emo, Morley, Rainy River, and Dawson will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding announced Friday. These projects will improve transportation efficiency, support a healthier environment, and enhance local facilities, services, and create local jobs. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister […]

the MNR A fishing resort guide who failed to put out his campfire must pay $7,000. Ted McLeod of Atikokan was charged under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and fined $1,000 for failing to extinguish a fire. McLeod also must pay $6,000 to the Ministry of Natural Resources to help […]

Dave Ogilvie The Emo spray park committee would like to announce that between Sturgeon Creek and Donald Young Schools, the students brought in $246,814.21 worth of receipts, which results in a donation of $8,638.50. The junior/senior kindergarten and Grade 4/5 classes won the pizza party at Sturgeon Creek, as did […]