Lorne Jackson was banking on his team rebounding from a trying season to make it to back to the provincial playdowns. But by the time he threw his final stone at the northwesterns last week in Thunder Bay, it was abundantly clear he wasn’t even going to be around to […]
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After living here for a little over 10 years, Mark and Miriam Jones and their children will be moving back to Winnipeg come the end of the school year. Mark Jones, most recently a financial planner at Holmlund Financial Services here, has accepted a job with Vantis Credit Union in […]
“A new year and a new list of projects,” said Bruce Christopherson, station manager of KBHW Christian radio over in International Falls. Christopherson said they saw many wonderful blessings when looking back on 2003. “God took care of us financially in the midst of a challenging economy while, at the […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society has decided to seek public input into ways to increase attendance and interest in the annual Fall Fair in Emo. At its general meeting Jan. 13, board member Gary Judson, who also sits on Emo council, proposed the RRVAS consider bringing back parimutuel wagering […]
Donald Young School in Emo has opted not to get involved with a science fair this year. “As a staff, they decided everyone deserved a break from the scientific process this year,” noted DYS principal Lucinda Meyers. But there certainly are other activities arranged there throughout the rest of January […]
The Emo Cobras (PeeWees) enjoyed a fruitful week in Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action, winning all of their games. They started with a 6-1 victory over the Emo Esso girls’ team, sparked by Kurtis Hill’s four-goal effort. Ryan McDowall and Matt Mutz rounded out the scoring, with James Saunders adding […]
At its first meeting of 2004, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved funding through two initiatives to help children and the homeless in the district. The National Child Benefit Reinvestment Strategy assists low-income families and their children. “This assistance can be used to help cover fees associated […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board appears to be on budget so far this year, according to a variance report for the period from September to Dec. 31, 2003. “I feel we’re on track for a balanced budget,” said Chris Howarth, the board’s superintendent of business, who prepared the report. […]
OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis and Cst. Dave Saunders made a presentation to Chapple council at its regular meeting earlier this month. S/Sgt. Dennis explained to council the workings of the OPP in Chapple for 2003, noting the personnel complement affected costs for policing and also outlinining the 2004 business plan. […]
After a one-year hiatus, the Emo Centennial Choir once again is in business and looking for new voices. Starting in September, 1998, the choir has entertained the district at various seasonal concerts until closing down a year ago. Now it’s back and director Renée Martin-Brown is looking for new talent […]
This Sunday (Jan. 25) at 2 p.m., the first council meeting of La Vallee Township—held Jan. 25, 1904—will be re-enacted at the Devlin Hall. Several local actors and actresses will be taking part. Everyone is welcome to attend this event, which is being held in conjunction with La Vallee’s centennial […]
As the process of hiring a new CAO for the Town of Fort Frances continues, council likely will be presented with a shortlist of three applicants at its next regular meeting this Monday (Jan. 26). “We’re hopeful we can present our recommended shortlist of applicants. This will likely be in-camera,” […]
