Sa gwan na quat Pizhew o’dotem It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cody Shebagegit, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend began his journey to the spirit world. Cody was born to Christopher Shebagegit and Cheryl Redsky on November 15, 1986, at La Verendrye hospital in […]

Oh zhaa wush koe kesikDecember 17, 1974 – August 13, 2022 Sterling is survived by his mother Sharon MacIntyre, brother Scott MacIntyre (Giselle); sons Tyrone, Jerri; daughter Kingsley; eight grandchildren; four aunties Linda, Joanne, Velma, Donna; three uncles Clarence (Barbara), Reg (Caroline), Harvey; cousins, nieces and nephews. Sterling was predeceased […]

The Fair paraded down Front St. in Emo this past weekend, showcasing the Fair Queen, Mini King, vintage and modern cars, mascots, firetrucks, tractors, floats, and more! —Daniel Adam photos

The District had plenty to celebrate this weekend, with the return of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. The annual event was in its full form, for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, including midway, 4-H steer auction, rides, games, animals and food booths. Highlights […]

Julie & Cal. A comedy act? Partners in music? The couple next door? How about perhaps the most unusual friends in Canadian sports? Julie was Julian Klymkiw and Cal was Cal Murphy. I once knew them both, but it was only after Julie passed away a couple of weeks ago […]

Whether you prefer hard fought door to door battles, bump and run style passes or even big ol’ crashes and pile ups, the annual Rea Memorial had something in store for every race fan. Heavy rains pushed the start of action to Saturday night, beginning with the Emo Street Stocks, […]

The ever-popular logger’s competition was back this past weekend at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Jason Caul was this year’s champion logger, Gary Booth took home safety logger, and Simon Dyck was named top rookie. Competitors took part in a variety of challenges including the two-man crosscut, […]

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Randolph Jones (Loon Clan) on Friday August 12th 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ernie grew up playing on the banks of Garden River First Nation (Ketegaubseebee) stamping (counting) crows with his friends, Ed, […]

Born to Laurie Ivall and Wendel Smith, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Harper Eliza, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz on August 11, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Sara Gall and Zak Quran, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Quinn Saylor Nicolle weighing 7 lbs 7 ozon August 9, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Mark and Tracy, nee Cryderman, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Livia Marion Roberta, weighing 6 lbs 1 oz on August 5, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.