It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of six C (43 F) and light northeast winds. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny but cool, with a high of 21 (70) and low around seven (45). Sunny skies also are forecast for Friday, along with a high of 23 […]
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Two local groups deserve to be singled out this week for their worthy efforts. First off, kudos to the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society for staging yet another successful fall fair in Emo from Thursday to Saturday. A record 9,700 people attended the fair last year, with RRVAS chairman James […]
Press Release At its regular meeting Aug. 21, Dryden council appointed Nick Beyak to fill the vacant councillor position following the resignation of Darryl Skinner on July 20. After declaring the office of councillor vacant, council had 60 days to fill the vacancy either through a by-election or by an […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mike Ranta, the Fort Frances-born and Atikokan-raised “modern-day voyageur,” passed through here earlier this week during his third cross-Canada canoe trip. Ranta left Bella Bella, B.C. on April 1 and plans to travel all the way to Dominion Beach on Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia). “We’re doing it […]
Press Release Weechi-it-te-win Family Services will be hosting its 30th-anniversary “Gathering” on Aug. 30-31 at the Nanicost grounds in Fort Frances. The keynote speakers include Dr. Raven Sinclair of the University of Regina, Terry Cross of NICWA, and Renee Linklater from CAMH. Former Mrs. Universe, Ashley Callingbull, also will be […]
Nicholas Donaldson Andrea Schram received her awards from 4-H leader Louis Bujold for raising the Grand Champion market steer at the conclusion of the 4-H beef show Saturday. During the market steer auction later that afternoon, Schram’s steer sold for $6.40/pound to Sunset Country Ford whlie Aaron Bujold’s Reserve Champion […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mike Ranta knelt with his dog, “Spitzii,” beside his canoe while stopped at Tim Hortons here as he portaged through Fort Frances on Monday during his third cross-Canada trip. Standing behind them is David Jackson, who is accompanying Ranta on his journey and photojournaling the experience.
Dave Ogilvie Vaughn Wilson, one of this year’s rookie loggers, and his sister, Sis McCormick, took part in this year’s “Jack and Jill” cross-cut saw competition when females from the crowd are invited to come down to compete with one of the loggers. There were several women willing to test […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Three fires hit our area over the past week. Gerri Mutz lost her home last Thursday. Our community would like to send her thoughts and prayers as she struggles with the immense loss of her beautiful log home, plus all the belongings and memories a family acquires […]
Nicholas Donaldson For Star Martin, this summer has been all about gaining confidence, making friends, and engaging in the community. The experience culminated in her being named Emo Fair queen last Thursday evening following the entertainment portion of the pageant upstairs at the Emo-La Vallee Arena. Janelle Allan was named […]
Staff Work on the new Scott Street sidewalk is about 90 percent complete. Precision Paving is close to being done installing the paving stones, with any deficiencies (i.e., poor cuts, bad seams, lips, etc.) to be addressed in the coming days, Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob told town council […]
Nicholas Donaldson Kyleigh and Susan Ossachuk knelt next to the freshly-placed brick in memory of their father/husband, John Ossachuk, during the “Dandy Lion Festival” on Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park on Second Street East. Twenty-seven memorial bricks were placed during the annual event, which also included a barbecue, live […]
