Duane Hicks Taryn Bruyere used a sewing machine to stitch ribbon onto her skirt Saturday afternoon during a workshop at the Nanicost building. Instructor Dorothy Friday taught the session, which was just the first in a series of “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community.”
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Sam Odrowski A trio of calves sat mooing in their pens as they waited to be brought through the ring at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday put on by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. More than 1,600 head of cattle went through the ring, generating almost $2-million overall.
Duane Hicks Taryn Bruyere used a sewing machine to stitch ribbon onto her skirt Saturday afternoon during a workshop at the Nanicost building. Instructor Dorothy Friday taught the session, which was just the first in a series of “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community.”
Sam Odrowski The Grade 4 class at St. Francis School here received an in-depth presentation about what goes on at the New Gold mine north of Barwick this past Thursday. Students at Our Lady of the Way School also sat in on the presentation via videoconference. “Students had a chance […]
Adeline Trenchard won “Best Harvest Display” at the Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. Unique vegetables and ones of notable size were judged and winners awarded with a cash prize.
Hello, my name is Carmon Sheppard. Most people in the district know me as “Dusty.” I moved to Emo in 1965. I have been married for 48 years, and have two children and six grandchildren. I started working for George Armstrong Co. in 1970 as a welder. Presently, I’m employed […]
Staff Jason Cain and Dan Tucker had a three-fish total of 14.22 pounds to snare the annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic title held Saturday at La Belle’s Birch Point Camp on Northwest Bay. The duo also weighed in the biggest fish of the one-day tournament–a 5.31-pound lunker. It was […]
St. Francis student Madelyn Dent, with the help of New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl, used all her might to lift one of New Gold’s drill bits off the ground to feel its heaviness. Strahl brought different rocks and pieces of equipment to educate the students, as well as give […]
I have had the wonderful opportunity to live and raise my family in Emo for the past 25 years. I have been actively involved in the community for many years, and have had the pleasure of meeting many residents young and old. Emo has been, and will continue to be, […]
Duane Hicks Nothing brings people together like learning and creating side by side. Local partners held their first of what will be an ongoing series called “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community” on Saturday with ribbon skirt-making at the Seven Generations Education Institute here. Instructor Dorothy […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual harvest supper hosted by Guthrie United Church on Sunday was another huge success. More than 300 people from across the district attended. A delicious meal was served and much socializing took place. The Guthrie congregation would like to thank all the people who cook, donate, […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Rainy River District Paramedic Service paramedic John (Jack) Kellar received the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on Thursday, Sept. 20 in London, Ont. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals were created in 1994 by […]
