Strong winds that caused power lines to touch were the root of a series of power interruptions which occurred early this morning at residences and businesses located between Central Avenue and Keating Avenue here. Around 3 a.m., winds caused a neutral phase connection to come too close to one of […]

Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in the […]

The winning raffle ticket for the Emo Firemen’s Association was drawn Friday, Dec. 28th at Cloverleaf in Emo. Martin Kellar of Fort Frances won a Samsung 50-inch plasma HDTV, a Panasonic deluxe home theatre system, and a Playstation 3. “I never win anything,” Kellar said when contacted by phone. The […]

Ten rinks signed up for the third Boxing Day bonspiel at the Emo curling club, which was organized by Dave Hughes. Dr. Kim and Geoff Pearce made a pancake breakfast for all the registrants to start the event while Emo Coun. Gary Judson collected donations from more than 30 businesses […]

A number of minor revisions are being made to the new 2008-09 fishing regulations, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield announced last Thursday. “The early release of the new streamlined 2008-09 Fishing Regulations Summary gave members of the public a chance to identify some clarifications and additions,” noted Cansfield. “We are […]

Colin Drombolis was unstoppable last Wednesday, sweeping all of his opponents 3-0, including Jason Kabel in the final, to capture the ‘A’ division of the annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament here. The consolation winner was Steve Boileau, who beat Chad Faragher 3-1 in their final match. John Sivonen, meanwhile, […]

As another ice-fishing season is about to get underway, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield reminds winter anglers to stay safe on the ice and review the new fishing regulations. “The key to enjoying this popular winter activity is to play it safe,” said Cansfield. “If you are not sure about […]

Angie Korzinski was the early-bird winner in the “Fun in the Sun” NHL raffle. She won two tickets to see the San Jose Sharks play the Minnesota Wild, as well as hotel accommodations and travel money. The grand prize draw for the “FITS” NHL raffle will be made Thursday, Jan. […]

The Muskie boys’ hockey team ended 2007 with a bronze-medal finish at the annual Hilltopper Holiday Classic in Duluth, Mn. after facing some stiff American competition and being held to some of their most humbling outings this season. “Those are the teams we need to play against,” head coach Shane […]

Two dozen participants battled it out in five divisions at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s Christmas Break tournament. In the ‘A’ division, Anniss Seid went undefeated to claim first place, with Donny Brown in second. Joel Skirten, meanwhile, played very well en route to an undefeated record and first place […]

MACDONALD–Born to Ashley Mutz and Russ MacDonald, of Devlin, Ont., a boy, Bryce James, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. on December 20, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

HORTON–Born to Heather Horton and Elias Bird, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a girl, Dawnas Namyia, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on December 17, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.