The Township of Emo is considering taking bold new steps to reduce the amount of waste being sent to its landfill site, it was revealed at council’s regular meeting last Thursday. Reeve Russ Fortier expressed concern and alarm at the rate at which Emo’s landfill site is being filled by […]
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Some might call it a miracle. After slipping into a coma due to complications with her liver, local resident Carolyn Stamarski underwent a liver transplant Sunday in London, Ont. and currently is making good progress in her recovery. “Things are looking positive,” Stamarski’s youngest sister, Ellie Grant, said yesterday. “It’s […]
“And do you, Eldrick (Tiger) Woods, take this woman, Elin Nordegren, to be your lawfully-wedded bride?” “I do,” answered Woods. Then he smiled, did the whole placing of the ring thing, kissed his beautiful Swedish bride, walked down the aisle, and with that forever changed the game of golf. So […]
Phillip Pochailo of Fort Frances and Rainy River was shot down in his RCAF plane while flying over Holland during World War Two. And after joining the Dutch “underground” for three years, he has written a fascinating book! His book is being introduced at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts here this […]
I drove to Kenora last Friday and found myself with several hours to think about the issues affecting our community. Many things have changed in the past four years. Businesses have opened; others have closed. People have moved to the district, others have moved away—and some of those even have […]
A few years ago, my husband and I had a wonderful vacation in northern Michigan. Our daughter had just graduated from high school and we drove her to Interlochen Music Camp. While there, we decided to explore the area. One highlight of that trip was a hang-gliding exhibition on the […]
Doreen Wreggitt, 69, of Bear Pass, Ont., passed away suddenly Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born June 8, 1935 in Dryden, Ont. to the late Louis and Annie Nymark. In her younger years, Doreen lived in Thunder Bay, Ont., where in […]
Imelda Horton 77, of Rainy River First Nations, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at the Emo Hospital in Emo, Ont. Imelda was born Jan. 2, 1927 in Naongashing on Lake of The Woods, Ont. She was orphaned at the age of four and had lived with her grandmother until […]
No agreement has been struck yet between Abitibi-Consolidated and two of its unions—the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1744 and International Association of Machinists Lodge 771—after a second round of contract talks Oct. 5-14. Len Robinson, Human Resources manager and negotiator for the local mill, said Monday afternoon that […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will review its student achievement initiatives for the 2004-05 school year at its regular monthly meeting tonight. In a report submitted by Superintendent of Education Al Cesiunas and Laurie Bizero, the board’s new director of education, the NCDSB will review a list of activities […]
Friday was the deadline for non-profit organizations to apply to be the charity of the year for local Canada Safeway employees. Staff now will vote on submissions, with a decision expected Wednesday. “I got 10 applications in,” said Safeway employee Vilma Valenzuela, who heads up fundraising for the store here. […]
What is “Good Neighbours?” Well, the answer is that it is a campaign being carried on locally by the Good Neighbours Council, which is comprised of a cross-section of representatives from the community, such as the Royal Bank, Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, United Native Friendship Centre, and concerned private citizens. […]
