Only three games were played this past week in Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action. In Midget action, the Emo Cowboys got the best of visiting Fort Frances OPP 6-0, sealing the victory with four goals in the third period after taking a 2-0 lead in the firstr in the third […]
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The Emo Toy Library and Resource Centre wants everyone to join them tomorrow (March 11) from 10 a.m.-noon at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre for free skating. Everyone is welcome to participate, including parents and caregivers, but those interested are asked to bring along their own skates (and helmets for […]
In response to a letter from the Rainy River District School Board, the town has made several requests the local public board will consider in its 2004-05 budget process. The Operations and Facilities division recommended the school board be financially responsible for snow removal from school bus loading zones, as […]
Local resident Tim Woods is suggesting the town host a “Gateway International Fitness Test” (GIFT), either this August or in August, 2005, in order to promote exercise and tourism in the Fort Frances area. “It’s an idea I’ve been toying with for years,” Woods said during a presentation to town […]
This year’s “Curl for Cancer” here Saturday raised almost $16,000 for cancer research. The day-long event included curling, a dinner, and social. The 24 rinks involved raised $15,862—the majority from pledges alone. The total is up by more than $1,500 from last year. All the money will be donated to […]
Be sure to get everything in place to attend the Centennial Ball on March 20 at the Devlin Hall. The committee is working diligently to be sure the evening is one you’ll never forget. Masquerade Costume Rentals in Fort Frances will have costumes available if you wish. • • • A reminder […]
Relocating the “Hallett” and Lookout Tower at Pither’s Point to the La Verendrye Parkway (Front Street) was one of the suggestions contained in a heritage tourism study presented to town council at Monday night’s meeting. Jeff Frank, of the consultants Hilderman Thomas Frank and Cram, said the recommendation was based […]
Emo council was challenged to a game of carpet bowling last Thursday (March 5) during the “Wheels to Meals” program at the Legion, but only Reeve Russ Fortier, Coun. Harri Sheloff, and clerk/administrator Brenda Cooke were brave enough to accept it. Twenty-one seniors also were on hand. Jose Balcewich welcomed […]
Gordie Melville is not a difficult guy to find. Chances are, if he’s not out somewhere flying hunters and anglers to remote lakes in his Turbo Beaver, he’s in his hangar at the Fort Frances Airport working on something. Melville is one of those single-minded types whose passion is airplanes. […]
“Quattrocelli”—the name says it all. Four cellos—under the masterful control of a quartet of superb musicians from Germany—had the audience applauding with as much enthusiasm as at any Border Concert in recent memory. The quartet hit the Backus Auditorium stage in International Falls last Tuesday (March 2) in the Border […]
Town residents are welcome to give their suggestions and comments to council on what they feel are the most important municipal services and projects—and thus should be considered during the 2004 budget process—at a public meeting this Monday (March 15) at 6 p.m. at the Civc Centre. “We encourage everyone […]
The Northwestern Health Unit will not appeal a Feb. 17 decision by the Health Services Review Appeal Board that the health unit does not have the authority to make area businesses “butt out” in the name of public health. The decision was made Monday afternoon after a unanimous vote by […]
