For the first three weeks of the annual “Festive R.I.D.E.” campaign, a total of 1,201 vehicles have been stopped at OPP roadside checkpoints across Rainy River District. During that time, police have charged four people with alcohol-related driving offences. Police also have issued two 12-hour licence suspensions and laid nine […]
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With everything lined up for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 18th-annual community Christmas dinner, the only thing it needs now is friendly folks to fill those chairs. Denise Audette, executive director of the Volunteer Bureau, said absolutely everyone is welcome to come out to the dinner, which once again will […]
On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, an appreciative luncheon was held at the Ukrainian Hall following divine liturgy at St. George’s Church. The luncheon was held to honour Walter Andrusco, 98, for his many years of devoted service to the church as choirmaster and teacher of Ukrainian language and culture. Andrusco […]
The holiday season should be a joyous time but, unfortunately, there are people who can create misery and dangers that can claim lives. Crime Stoppers has a number of suggestions for keeping things safe. Always give your home a lived-in appearance. Leave lights on when going out at night or […]
The local library board is thrilled with town council’s recent decision to approve the corner of Reid Avenue and Second Street East as the official site for the new public library. Board chair Joyce Cunningham is delighted to be taking another step forward in the development of a much-needed new […]
A local man has been fined $1,680 after pleading guilty to having seven walleye over the limit. Ted McLeod, 53, also forfeited his fishing gear and the fish to the Crown. Court was told that on July 20, McLeod was guiding two non-resident anglers on Marmion Lake, about 20 km […]
The most up-to-date hunting and fishing maps—covering Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Ignace, Sioux Lookout, and Atikokan—are now available from retailers across Northwestern Ontario. “The Explorer Map Series, produced by Crime Stoppers, is filled with information most requested by the hunting and fishing public,” said Ross Johnston, Ministry of Natural Resources […]
Almost 130 people received plates of goodies earlier this month from the families and staff of Donald Young School in Emo. The number of plates delivered topped last year’s total by almost 20. Parent volunteers brought in the holiday baking while Katherine Williams, Sherrie Hay, Tammy Kinnear, and Carolyn Stang […]
Keep an eye out for the “Pop Your Winter Blues” concert that is being held by the Friends of the Emo Public Library and the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary in late January. It is sure to be an even bigger success than the inaugural one last year. The evening […]
Dear editor: I saw a couple of articles in the paper that irked me very much. First, Paul Martin’s proposed ban on hand guns will make it very hard on trappers. They will now have to carry rifles—and get them full of snow and dirt. Furthermore, the humane disposal of […]
Dear editor: I am responding to last week’s letter written by Mark Loney of Cloverleaf in Emo. Why should they be responsible for a government cheque that was processed twice? Is the government not responsible for its own mistakes? If I was to have written a cheque and it bounced, […]
Dear editor: On Sunday afternoon, I was one of many who experienced a most inspiring Christmas cantata performed at St. Mary’s Church. In recent weeks, we have been hearing of those who want to omit the name Christ when referring to the special season we are now experiencing. One only […]
