Standing on-stage at the final weigh-in of the fifth-annual Emo Walleye Classic, Todd Grennier and Eric Lessman didn’t think their total was going to be enough. As the basket containing their day’s catch was brought on-stage, Grennier and Lessman greeted fellow anglers and tournament leaders Jody Shypit and Gary Noga. […]
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Kayla Lauzon has $500 more to add to her “saving for college” fund. The 16-year-old Barwick resident earned the money by capturing the second-annual “Walleyedol” singing contest, which was held Friday and Saturday night at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre in conjunction with the Emo Walleye Classic. “It’s awesome,” Lauzon […]
Two classes of students at Fort Frances High School took Advanced Placement exams earlier in May in hopes of earning credit for a first-year university class before even leaving high school. Eight students wrote the English literature and composition exam May 4 and nine wrote the chemistry one May 10. […]
“Ontario Works” is undergoing changes that will mean a shift in focus for staff and, hopefully, a shorter path to permanent employment for clients. The program is shifting to an employment outcomes-based approach from the former activity-centered one. “It is a big shift for our staff. We’re becoming more of […]
With most of the 12 planes having arrived here, the Ministry of Natural Resources plans to start spraying for jackpine budworm tomorrow (June 1). Since the planes began arriving last Thursday, the MNR has been preparing for the spraying program by calibrating the planes and mixing the product. The spraying […]
The boards of Rainycrest Home for the Aged and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. here announced yesterday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to result in Riverside assuming ownership, governance, and management of the home. Spokespersons stressed, however, that much work remains to be done before […]
The local Salvation Army is facing the possibility of cutting back services here in light of a poor response to its annual “Red Shield Appeal” campaign. “This year has been the worst year in my three years in Fort Frances,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval. “The support of the community has […]
Jeannette Cawston, local co-ordinator of the “Best Start” program, gave a presentation to Emo council last Tuesday (May 23) regarding the feasibility of starting a nursery school program there. When the new Conservative government in Ottawa offered just one year of funding for the “Best Start” program, the local school […]
A public forum for the whole community to provide information on active transportation and its benefits will be held Wednesday, June 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the East End Hall. The information session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and individuals alike to provide input into the future direction of […]
The Meals on Wheels handi-transit committee is holding a dinner, show, and several auctions on Saturday, June 10 to raise money for the district handi-transit van, which was purchased earlier this year. “We are raising money for the maintenance, upkeep, insurance—to keep the cost down for seniors,” noted committee chair […]
Normally the team that finishes the Emo Walleye Classic in 13th spot doesn’t generate a great deal of interest among the spectators on hand for the final weigh-in. Thirteen certainly is a very respectable accomplishment, but the fans tend to reserve their loudest cheers for the teams that finish in […]
As the Smoke-Free Ontario Act takes effect today, two thoughts come to mind: “Right on,” immediately followed by “What took so long?” It’s certainly been a drawn out fight since Dr. Pete Sarsfield, medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit, sought to impose his own version of a […]
