Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the ratification of the collective agreement between the board and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The agreement is in keeping with the Provincial Discussion Table (PDT) agreement and is for a four-year term (Sept. 1, 2008 […]
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the NDP Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton yesterday presented at the Legislative Assembly a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures demanding the Ministry of Health Promotion renew the FOCUS Community Projects’ funding. FOCUS Community Projects provides substance abuse prevention programs in 22 communities across Ontario, including in Red Lake, Ignace, and […]
Duane Hicks With the new year just around the corner, the Town of Fort Frances’ bylaw enforcement department is reminding dog owners to renew licences for their furry friends, or if they aren’t licensed yet, get them one. Bylaw enforcement officer Arlene Byrnes said that in accordance with Bylaw 12-79, […]
Paige Desmond Local aboriginal pre-school children are getting a jump start on elementary school thanks to the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start program. Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the program provides school readiness curriculum for children aged three-five, with an emphasis on aboriginal heritage and culture in the […]
Dave Ogilvie With snow falling and a feeling of Christmas in the air, the audience at Donald Young School in Emo was treated to a heart-warming concert by the Borderland Orchestra, under the direction of Katherine Williams, on Friday night. Not only was it a fantastic evening of music, but […]
Staff An ongoing investigation into a blast that rocked the Atikokan generating station last week doesn’t appear to have caused any major damage, according to Ontario Power Generation spokesman Ted Gruetzner. “It doesn’t appear that there’s been any major damage,” he said of the plant. The initial investigation found some […]
Jessica George Every year it seems that when the winter months roll around, all of a sudden everyone is sick, just starting to get sick, or finally recovering. Horrible things like colds and the ’flu often are associated with cold air, so people tend to barricade themselves in their cozy […]
Press Release Interested in upgrading your current skills? Are your employees looking to further develop their expertise? It’s possible with Contact North. You can attend college and university classes in Emo via Contact North, Northern Ontario’s Distance Education and Training Network. Through an innovative education and training delivery system, instructors […]
Robin McCormick Ethel Bujold was honoured with the 2008 “Senior of the Year” award for La Vallee, which was presented during the township’s annual community Christmas party on Sunday. It was not a surprise to anyone who knows Ethel that it was her year to shine. She is a very […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Centennial Choir’s Christmas concert on Monday evening (Dec. 8) at the Christian Reformed Church was well-attended by people from across the district. The evening of nine Christmas songs was warmly received by an appreciative audience, who gave the choir a standing ovation for their inspired performance. […]
Press Release The toy drive organized by the Sabres’ fan club toy during the team’s most recent two-game homestand on Nov. 27 and 29 was another big success. Fans who donated toys had the chance to win prizes donated by local merchants, with Wendy Wreggitt claiming the top prize of […]
Staff The Muskie senior and junior boys’ basketball teams both tipped off their NorWOSSA seasons with victories over the host Kenora Broncos yesterday. The juniors, led by Dustin Eyolfson’s 14 points, coasted to a 34-11 victory. “We’re just playing half-court man with a little bit of pressure,” junior coach Greg […]
