Joey Payeur Mark Thompson and Jerry Messer of Sauk Centre, Mn. skyrocketed from 50th place last year to the top of the heap on Saturday, capturing the 19th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament title–and the $15,000 first-place cheque–with a two-day total of 24.98 pounds.
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Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual fall tea, bazaar, bake sale, and white elephant table on Friday, Oct. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $3, with all proceeds going to the auxiliary’s project in the Emo Health Centre. Be […]
Duane Hicks Carol Livingston, centre, donated a hardcover version of “Susan & Me: A Collection of Love Stories” to the Riverside Chemotherapy Unit here Monday afternoon. Also pictured are Riverside staff Donna Ewald, Glenna Morand, Cathy Ash, and Diane McManaman, holding signs with Susan’s photo on them to let chemo […]
Dear Mike: My husband and I were out walking by the river this afternoon [last week] when something in one of the flower beds by the marina caught my eye–a brightly-coloured rock lay in stark contrast to the dark earth. My husband and I both admired the rock that was […]
Nicholas Donaldson A University of British Columbia researcher was here Friday to give a presentation on indigenous food sovereignty. Held at the Weechi-it-te-win Family Services offices at the Nanicost grounds, the talk was a follow-up to research Dr. Michelle Daigle, originally from Constance Lake First Nation, conducted in this area […]
Duane Hicks The local Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Growing Women’s Health” campaign is off to a strong start. Until Oct. 6, the public can support its annual fundraising campaign for women’s health by making a donation of $1-$50 and put their name on a leaf, apple, butterfly, or bird (depending on […]
Dear editor: Re: Pesticides are killing more than bees [an article by Mia Rabson of the Canadian Press that appeared in the Sept. 19 edition of the Daily Bulletin]. Pesticide development and regulations are complex–they are this way because both developers and regulators are aware of the importance of ensuring […]
Submitted byDianne McCormack The sky was overcast and threatening rain, but that did not deter droves of young anglers aged three-13 from taking part in the kids’ fishing derby hosted by KidSport Rainy River in conjunction with the Rainy River Walleye Tournament. As it turned out, the cool, cloudy conditions […]
Nicholas Donaldson Dr. Michelle Daigle of the University of British Colombia (back centre) stood with the group of listeners at her presentation on indigenous food sovereignty held Friday at the Weechi-it-te-win office here. The presentation was a follow-up to area research she conducted in 2013 and 2014 by interviewing elders […]
Duane Hicks Upwards of 125 people of all ages came downtown last Thursday evening to see The Nite Hawk Band play–no doubt due to the perfect combo of balmy weather and the rockin’ tunes. Folks lined the south side of the 200 block of Scott Street, from Northwoods Gallery & […]
Duane Hicks The Fun in the Sun Committee is asking town council for its support of expanded Canada Day festivities in 2018. Committee chair Cynthia Donald, making a verbal presentation during the public budget meeting held Monday night in conjunction with the regular council meeting, requested council put aside $2,000-$5,000 […]
Duane Hicks How many times have you planned a tea and bake sale–only to find out someone else is holding one at the exact same time? How about a concert, fundraiser dinner, or sporting event? If you have an event planned for this fall or winter, the Fort Frances Times […]
