It’s no real surprise that incumbent MPP Sarah Campbell announced Monday that she would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming provincial election scheduled for June, 2018. The subject of recent criticism regarding her poor attendance in the legislature, among other things, the drive that propelled Ms. Campbell to a […]
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Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell announced Monday she will not be running for re-election in next year’s provincial election. “I am very excited to announce that my partner and I are expecting a second child in February and so, after much consideration, I have decided to work closer to […]
Nicholas Donaldson The first Rainy River District hub of the Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is now up and running. The Dryden-based online farmers’ market operated in Emo for the first time yesterday (Nov. 21) at its location at Emo Feed Service. As with other hubs, members were able to shop […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 12-18 were Mary Withers (Sleeman), Jeremy Wadge (Headingley, Man.), Hugh McKinnon (Fort Frances), Sergiel Ettinger (Thunder Bay), Marcel Zebrasky (South Junction, Man.), Sarah Glover and Britt Green (Fort Frances), and […]
Nicholas Donaldson All eyes were on Caitlin Anderson (far right) as she spoke about holding onto her country roots before she belted out the Gretchen Wilson hit “Redneck Woman” during Fort High’s annual musical revue last week. “Country meets City” ran for three nights at the Townshend Theatre, using popular […]
Press Release Today (Nov. 22) marks Canada’s 17th-annual National Housing Day. This day originally was meant to honour a state of emergency declared in 1998 due to high levels of homelessness in urban centres. It is widely recognized today that homelessness is not just an urban issue, and that a […]
Press Release The Borderland Community Orchestra will spread holiday cheer through music on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Under the direction of Katherine Williams of Emo, the orchestra includes musicians from both sides of the border. Falls area musicians include John […]
Nicholas Donaldson Are you graduating next spring and interested in post-secondary education, but aren’t sure where to go or what to do? “Experience Ontario” may be the program to help you, or someone you know, find a direction for education beyond high school. NCDS career coach Cathy Tysz will be […]
Staff ‘Tis the season for giving so why not make a child’s Christmas a bit brighter? The Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services’ annual “Adopt an Angel” campaign is underway again, with trees up at Walmart, The Bargain Shop, and Taggs Source for Sports here, as well as Tompkins […]
Duane Hicks A district resident’s personal story of adopting a rescue dog recently was published as a book, making for an ideal gift for the animal-lover this holiday season. “Jack the Husky Gets Rescued,” written and illustrated by Emo resident Shannon Carlson, is about an adopted Husky named “Jack” and […]
Staff Allegra Brockie enjoyed a dainty while sitting on the lap of her grandmother, Ruth Brockie, during Knox United Church’s Christmas bazaar and luncheon Saturday. McMillan Hall was packed with people of all ages, ready to eat, socialize, and do a little Christmas shopping.
