The annual Dorothy Brannan Memorial carpet bowling tournament was held last Thursday during the “Wheels to Meals” program at the Emo Legion. Co-ordinated by Wendy Strom, the tournament featured six teams in action, with Iris Howard playing the piano for entertainment. Even though the Stratton ladies polished up the trophy, […]
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Whether you were nominated or not, it’s still not too late to get your tickets for the seventh-annual Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce business awards coming up Saturday at the Red Dog Inn. “There’s still some tickets left,” said Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth. “We know several of the nominees are […]
The Canadian Sunday School Mission, directed by Mark and Tina Mast, have a great summer lined up for 2002. “We are in the midst of gearing up for our summer ministry schedule,” said Mark Mast, noting they are planning five Vacation Bible Schools as well as a junior camp, teen […]
While some area students enjoyed part of their March Break skiing at Biwabik, others stayed closer to home and attended beginners’ classes at Scrap-a-Bit here in Emo. Youngsters were invited to stay for as long as they wanted, bringing their own supplies needed to create their pages. Meredith Croswell and […]
Fans who turn out for this Friday night’s “Battle of the Badges” charity hockey game shouldn’t just expect a fun evening for a worthy cause. Chances are they’ll see Mike Allison change positions. “I consider myself the secret weapon only if they put me in net. My big belly will […]
Who should lead the Canadian Alliance and positions on hot political issues topped discussions when local party members met Saturday in Dryden. “A lot of people have made up their minds,” Brian Williams of Emo, president of the Kenora-Rainy River riding association, said about the leadership race. “Steven Harper had […]
Dear editor: There was a time when I was quite proud to work for the Ministry of Natural Resources. Now I am not so sure. It has been a long and rocky road of downsizing, privatization, and starving budgets since 1992. The Harris regime has added yet another round of […]
Dear editor: Re: No-smoking bylaw Seven years ago, I seized an opportunity to build a business in Emo and provide service (i.e., convenience store) for the community and surrounding area. I relied solely on the continued support of my husband, family, hard work, long hours, and my customers to make […]
To the editor: I would like to make a few observations/comments regarding the current smoking/no smoking battle being waged in the Kenora/Rainy River districts. It appears to me the solution is a no-brainer, not all “public” places should be non-smoking. Restaurants/dining rooms should be smoke-free as there quite often are […]
Dear editor, Re: “Flaherty only supporter of north, says supporter” (Feb. 27, 2002) I was surprised to read Craig Nuttall’s letter comparing the political records of Jim Flaherty and Ernie Eves in the race to become the next leader of the PC party and premier of Ontario. Mr. Nuttall attacks […]
Dear sir: Whatever happened to people having a choice on how they live their life? I am a smoker. I have been going for coffee every day for years with a group of friends at a restaurant that used to be smoking but is now smoke-free. I still go to […]
Dear editor: On Monday morning, I heard an unsettling news item on CBC Radio. It was reported that a scientific study has found we can expect to have yearly infestations of forest tent caterpillars in Northwestern Ontario. The reason given was that the insects and viruses that can keep the […]
