The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Indigenous communities are open to a new consultation on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but many are greeting its launch with some caution. The Liberal government said yesterday it won’t appeal the August decision from the Federal Court of Appeal that tore up cabinet approval for […]
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Duane Hicks Cadence Smith-Anderson put the finishing touches on Jorja Fournier’s outfit during the “Tween Club” held Monday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. Tweens put on a newspaper fashion show. Youths aged nine-12 are urged to come by the library each Monday from 4-5 p.m. for fun and […]
Sam Odrowski New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl attended St. Francis School here last Thursday to teach Grade 4 students about the mine, its impacts, and effects on the environment. Our Lady of the Way students also sat in on the presentation via videoconference and asked questions.
I would like to introduce myself, Vince Sheppard, as a candidate for mayor of the Municipality of Emo. I am a long-time resident of Emo, moving here in 1966 from Parry Sound, Ont. when I was 16. I attended Fort Frances High School, graduating in 1968. I am a member […]
Sam Odrowski Cattle from across the district were auctioned off Saturday at the Stratton sales barn during a fall cattle show held by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. More than 1,600 head came through the ring, generating more than $1.93 million for local farmers. “It was a pretty good sale,” […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 23-29 were Dean Cameron (Coniston, Ont.), Lenora Gustafson (Stratton), Bill Galusha (Fort Frances), Henry Caouette (Atikokan), Chelsea Miller (Pinewood), Ron Cameron (Atikokan), and Mary Nault (Atikokan). Winning $30 for Sept. […]
My name is Harrold Boven and I have lived in Emo for more than 30 years. I have worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest fire management for more than 37 years. Currently, I am a coach driver for New Gold. As a councillor, I hope to build […]
Ellie Yeo-Forsyth landed first place in the best decorated pumpkin in the junior category, taking home $30 for her colourfully-decorated pig princess themed pumpkin.
Duane Hicks Local electors have begun receiving voter information letters in the mail but they’ll have to wait until at least Oct. 15 to actually vote. “If you haven’t received yours yet, there’s potentially more being mailed,” Fort Frances clerk and returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times “Lots of […]
If voted in as a councillor of Emo, I plan on making the township, its bylaws, and its employees accountable to the taxpayer. I will push for the creation of strict job descriptions and minimum requirements be met for our town employees. I will influence decisions made by council to […]
Sam Odrowski A group of Rainy River Field Naturalist Club members and volunteers braved the cold at the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail in Alberton on Saturday morning to begin laying in a little over 300 feet of cedar to the boardwalk there. The purchasing of materials for the project was […]
Sam Odrowski The 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival came to Hannam Park on Saturday for a day of fun contests, games, shopping, and prizes. The cold weather may have kept some folks at home but the event still saw a great level of support, with about 150 people coming […]
