This Friday night (Jan. 26) will be an excellent opportunity to get rid of your winter blues—and enjoy some local talent at the same time. The Borderland Community Orchestra will be performing a “pops” concert at the Emo Legion starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 […]
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Got new or “gently-used” books suitable for children or teenagers you don’t need anymore? Want to give them to a great cause? The local OPP detachment is participating in Ontario Lt.-Gov. James K. Bartleman’s second province-wide “Book Drive for Aboriginal Youth Literacy,” and is accepting donations until the end of […]
Grassy Narrows First Nation’s chief and community leaders last week declared a moratorium on all industrial activity within its traditional territory without community consent. The moratorium rebukes a provincial plan to increase clear-cut logging, and asserts that any development proposals must gain community consent and participation. The moratorium was issued […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association had election fever last week. A historic turnout of 65 members at its annual meeting in Stratton led to elections for just about every office for the first time in as long as anyone could remember. •Zone ‘A’ (Fort Frances/Miscampbell area) Seven people were nominated […]
If you’re tired of the snow and the cold, there’s one sure way to drive away the blues—with the annual “Pop Your Winter Blues” concert at the Emo Legion this Friday (Jan. 26) at 7 p.m. With proceeds going towards projects for the Emo Public Library and the Emo and […]
Amos Brielmann, a member of the research committee of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, told area cattlemen at the RRCA’s annual meeting last Wednesday that there’s an almost 100 percent infestation rate of liver fluke among Rainy River District cattle. Last fall, Brielmann received a call from a meat inspector […]
After reviewing the year-end financial statements for water and sewer, Emo Reeve Ed Carlson has determined there are enough funds to refurbish the exterior of the water treatment plant located near the waterfront there. The project is set to take place this year, once the weather is favourable. Not only […]
With calving season right around the corner, the following is Part 1 of an article on congenital defects that can occur in cattle: Congenital defects can cause abortion or be present at time of birth. They are uncommon, but do occur in most breeds of cattle. Defects are abnormalities in […]
The Stratton sales barn is in need of some upgrades. That was the word from Barn Modification Committee member Aarne Hahkala at the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association last Wednesday evening in Stratton. Hahkala said the committee toured the facility in November and came up with a […]
WOODS–Born to Chris and Kelly, nee Perlett, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Marlee Ann, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. on January 16, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
ALLAN–Born to Damien and Bobbi, nee Smith, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Lara Teagan, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on January 16, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Many gardeners and homeowners are familiar with the species of trees known as both poplar and aspen, of which the Rainy River District is home to four. These are the eastern cottonwood, the large-tooth aspen, the balsam poplar (some call it black poplar or bam), and the trembling (quaking) aspen. […]
