Margaret Lambert admired the beautiful star gazer lily on display during the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s annual flower and vegetable show, this year entitled “Garden Creations,” on Friday at the old CN station.
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For almost a decade, the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention team has been raising the awareness of the growing abuse of prescription drugs across the region. Last November, Connie Peterson of Oh-Shki-Be-Ma-Te-Ze-Win went on the record with the startling information that 75-80 percent of youth aged 13-15 […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lloyd Russell Perry. Lloyd “Laddie” was born on June 8, 1923 to the late Mamie and Harvey Perry of Barwick, Ont. He was predeceased by brothers, George and Stanley Perry and sister, Marjorie (Midge) Johnson. He […]
David Stanley Marsh, age 84, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Friday, August 10, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. David was born on February 18, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Nelson and Anna Marsh. He […]
Peacefully at the Emo Hospital on Sunday, August 12, 2007, Doris E. Tausendfrende (nee Hartnell) of R.R. #2, Devlin, Ont., passed away at the age of 86. Doris was born in Blue Township, Ont. to the late Walter and Mary Hartnell. Doris and her late husband Leslie farmed and […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Linda JoanJohnston, 54, of Rainy River, Ont. After a courageous battle with cancer, Linda peacefully left this Earth forHeaven on Thursday, August. 2, 2007. Linda was born in Emo, Ont. on November 13, 1952 to Mabel and […]
Members of Emo council, along with the municipality’s bylaw enforcement officer, discussed revamping the current pool fencing bylaw—and enforcing it—at the regular council meeting held last Tuesday (Aug. 7). Given the recent affordability of some types of above ground swimming pools, it was noted the safety of residents in […]
Reigning Emo Fair Queen Samantha Loveday will pass along her crown tomorrow night to one of this year’s contestants—Chelsea Bragg, Sairah Chabot, Rebecca Mosbeck, Brittany Roen, Raylene Smith, and Bridgette Thompson. The six girls have been very busy for most of the summer, but have also been enjoying the […]
The number of horses and riders competing in the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair has been increasing for the past few years and this year that has organizers scrambling to find room to house all of the participants. “We have about 18 horses more than we have […]
If she had the chance to be Emo Fair Queen all over again, Samantha Loveday would take the opportunity in a New York minute. The 16-year-old Fort Frances teen was crowned during the 2006 Emo Fair but come tomorrow evening (Aug. 16), she will pass her crown on to […]
There are just a few slight changes and additions to this year’s Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society annual fall fair, but president Emily Watson feels each will enhance the popular district event. For example, a new event—an open mic night—is set to be held on Saturday night upstairs in […]
For the eighth year-in-a-row Tom Bruyere is once again organizing his 20-mile “Walk for Dialysis.” The annual walk that has raised well over $100,000 for the local renal dialysis program at La Verendrye Hospital will take place on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. Anyone can participate in […]
