Many upcoming happenings will be taking place in rural areas. The Township of LaVallee Seniors 55+ and Recreation Committee will host a turkey supper, catered by the Emo Legion at the Emo Legion( Devlin Hall under construction). This supper takes place March 7, doors open at 5p.m. and supper will […]
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The oral histories of Indigenous peoples have long been a record of where and how they lived, the wisdom embedded securely in those messages passed down by mouth generation after generation. The recent finding of the 11,000-year-old Indigenous settlement near Sturgeon Lake First Nation, about five km north of Prince […]
While watching impassioned political leaders on the attack, it is tempting to believe there was a time when politics did not draw blood for applause—or at least aspired to be something quieter with much more substance. Indeed, there was such a time during the infancy of democracy. More demanding? Indeed. […]
I was leaving the house last Saturday at noon to pick up the rest of my Christmas lights when I heard a cow bawl. That made me very suspicious, because generally, right now, they have no reason to make much sound. I headed straight out and I was greeted with a […]
Community newspapers have historically been at the heart of their communities. As a journalist once observed, they are often like the single-channel television news site or the lone internet connection available to the residents it served. Community newspapers are often considered the single social network connecting citizens. Community newspapers tell […]
If you’re interested in knowing who holds the honour of being Canada’s all-time leading goal scorer at the Olympic Games, the name might surprise you – Harry Watson. And it’s not even the Harry Watson who won five Stanley Cups with Detroit and Toronto after the Second World War – […]
Many gardeners already know that most shade-loving plants prefer moist soils, so when a gardener encounters an area that has dry and shady conditions, it can provide a special challenge. You may have an area in your yard that is quite dry and shady because it’s under a grove of […]
Did you know? From the heart of Northwestern Ontario, throughout the entire country, a multitude of fire services are now confronting a pivotal staffing shortfall. Most notably, the Shebandowan Volunteer Fire Department (Thunder Bay District) disbanded last month, citing a lack of volunteers and the lack of a fire chief […]
The Emo Clinic is pleased to welcome two new doctors. Dr. Spencer Pearce and Dr. Aisha Ahmed. The Emo Clinic is slowly adding new patients to their roster. If you live in the area from Devlin to Stratton and north of Nestor Falls and aren’t currently rostered anywhere you can […]
Thankfully it is looking like we might be moving out of the deep freeze. I am hoping I can stop worrying about all the things that could potentially go wrong. Then again, it is doubtful because that seems to be something I am good at. I really don’t have anything to complain […]
The Emo Walleye Classic early bird draw deadline is February 28, 2026. Payment must be paid in full to keep your spot. This years Walleye Classic takes place May 21, 22 and 23. The entry fee is $500.00 The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Society held its annual elections last night, […]
As Prime Minister Mark Carney recently told the world: “We are a middle power.” There was no exclamation point, but the statement resonated with every other middle power in the room at Davos. It was a quiet declaration of reality – and a rebuke to the comforting fiction of the […]
