Over the past few weeks tension has built across the district following Emo’s refusal to acknowledge Pride month in the same manner as the surrounding communities. Without rehashing all the events, it seems like a good time to consider how do we move forward in ways that unite us rather […]
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Greg Rickford
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
There is no doubt that our daily lives have changed dramatically over the past few months. The COVID-19 outbreak has ushered in emergency actions from governments around the world at a pace unseen before. And while we continue to adapt to the ever-changing situation to combat the COVID-19 virus, I […]
This past Monday my hometown, Rainy River, Ontario, lost one of its Grandma’s… mine… While the first several decades of her life she lived elsewhere, the past two (or so) she called Rainy River home. But unlike others, she was not known by her actual surname…. Between this column and […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next “Country Jam” will be taking place on Friday, November 22 in Emo, starting at 7 p.m.If you enjoy the sounds of old time country music and love to get up and dance, then please mark the date on your calendar. Admission is only $2, which covers the cost […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions would like to thank the entire district for its phenomenal support of their annual “Hunters’ Night” which was held on Saturday in Barwick. Nearly 350 people enjoyed a fantastic meal of wild meat and fish, cooked up by the club’s excellent kitchen staff. The […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions will once again be hosting their “Hunters’ Dinner” on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Barwick at the Barwick Hall. The cost of the wild meat and fish dinner is only $20. There will a penny table, a live auction, a 50/50 draw, a gun raffle and […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual fall tea, bazaar and bake sale at the Emo Legion on Friday, Oct. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be baking, crafts, draws and a white elephant table. Donations to the event would be greatly appreciated. Admission to this annual […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions will once again be hosting their “Hunter’s Dinner” on Nov. 9, 2019 in Barwick at the Barwick Hall. The cost of the wild meat and fish dinner is only $20. There will a penny table, a live auction, a 50/50 draw, a gun raffle and […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next Barwick Country Jam will be held this Friday (Aug. 23) in the Barwick Community Hall. Admission is $5 and includes some refreshments. Come out for a great of dancing and listening to some of your old time favourites. • • • The “Country Jam” in Emo on Friday […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The recent “Open Streets” celebration in Emo was a deemed a success by organizers and everyone who attended. The Northwestern Health Unit hosted a variety of drop-in games throughout the day, while the CIBC at the other end of the block held a taco in a bag lunch. Children and […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
There will be an evening of old-time country music at the Barwick Hall on Friday, July 26 starting at 7 p.m. If you like to listen or dance then you’re welcome to come out for a great evening. Admission is $5 and includes some free refreshments. • • • The […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions are looking for volunteers from the community to help with the site preparation and installation of the new playground equipment at the ball diamond in Devlin. If you can lend a hand, or bring some equipment please email the Lions at lloydlovelace@bell.net If you’re a […]
