Sam Odrowski Margaret and Sonny Ferris enjoyed a free barbecued meal at Emo Feeds on Friday as part of its official grand opening. Plenty of sales and specials were held at the store last Thursday to Saturday, including the “Bucket Sale” where patrons received 15 percent off any items they […]
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of the Rainy River District School Board Rainy River High School graduate and Ontario Scholar Stephan Brown accepted his diploma from principal Michelle Mosbeck last Wednesday evening. He also was presented with the Science North Award later on.
Adrianna, Mike and Bev McCoy, along with Kim Bruyere, took part in this year’s “Relay for Life” held Saturday at the Rainy Lake Square here. The team, named “Wings of Hope,” has been particitpating in the local event for 11 years. After hearing word that “Relay” likely would not be […]
Stephanie Hagenaars These hops are in their second year of growth after being planted last summer at the Emo Agricultural Research Station in a trial to see how the crop grows here. The crop can grow up to one foot per day and some can reach 25 feet in length […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Draw winners from the recent “Strawberry Social” held by the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary included Mamie Herdman of Fort Frances (wooden lawn chairs donated by Nestor Falls Hardware) and Shirley Brown of Nestor Falls (solar lights). Shirley Wilson of Emo won the door prize. The auxiliary members […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Canada Day is this Sunday and many district communities are gearing up to provide a day of celebration. Barwick, for instance, will hold its parade, a ball tournament, and great food booths while Emo once again has a full day of activities planned. Be sure to take […]
From the MNRF “Dry lightning” activity resulted in rapid fire starts in the vicinity of Kingfisher Lake First Nation in the far north as of yesterday afternoon. Sioux Lookout Fire #31, located six km east of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, was listed as “being held” at 0.2 hectares in size […]
Glenn Boyda of Atikokan won the $500 up for grabs for Father’s Day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for June 17-23 were Lana Sherwood (Welland, Ont.), Simone Dejardins (Fort Frances), Jim Mills (Thunder Bay), Emily Esselink (Devlin), Rochelle Duchnicki (Fort Frances), […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the award of playground equipment improvement tenders at Sacred Heart School in Sioux Lookout and St. Patrick’s School in Atikokan to Playgrounds-R-Us, funded with Ministry of Education School Condition Improvement and School Renewal funding. The funding will be […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Trudy Jones, a volunteer firefighter for Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, was at the front of the line to receive hats and pins from fire chief Randy Moss, left, and Dave Cunliffe, chief of the Hamilton Fire Department, on Thursday morning in front of the band office. The volunteer firefighters […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wishes to remind motorists that cycling is a fun and healthy activity, and it’s a low-cost way to get around. It’s also good for the environment. Before heading out on a bike, however, ensure you learn the rules of the road, helmet […]
Press Release Bladder Cancer Canada’s national board of directors has advised that Ferg Devins, a bladder cancer survivor and former National Walk Lead of Bladder Cancer Canada’s September awareness walk, took over the reins as chair for the organization effective June 14. Current chair Ken Bagshaw will become past chair […]
