Born to Becca and Grey Turner of Emo, Ontario, a boy, Triston Scott, weighing 8 lbs 13 oz, on July 20, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Cow Pie BINGO to support the Rainy River Regional Abattoir, Wednesday, August 7, at 5 p.m. on KB Ranch Market Day. Two prizes are up for grabs – with either $250 in cash a $250 KB Ranch Prize Pack. Each square is $10. 1922 LaVallee Road North in Devlin. The […]

The family of Annie Christina Armstrong (Bolen) wish to announce her peaceful passing on July 22, 2024, at Rainy River Long-Term Care with family at her bedside. Mom was born at home in Shenston Township on December 5, 1927, to parents Robert and Beatrice Bolen (Andrews). Left to cherish her […]

The family of Annie Christina Armstrong (Bolen) wish to announce her peaceful passing on July 22, 2024, at Rainy River Long-Term Care with family at her bedside. Mom was born at home in Shenston Township on December 5, 1927, to parents Robert and Beatrice Bolen (Andrews). Left to cherish her […]

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Christensen, a great father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to many, announce his sudden passing. Peter passed away in Toronto on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the place where he lived for years with his partner Carol Baker. […]

Family Movie and Game Nights at the SGEI Library kicks off August with Dead Poets Society, today, August 1 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The whole family is welcome for a free movie, or play board games instead! Drinks and snacks are available. The fun continues every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Next […]

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and strawberries are no exception. Although strawberries seem to be available throughout the […]

In case you haven’t noticed, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are currently tied for last in touchdowns — 12 in eight games and one in the last two games — as the Canadian Football League nears the half-time of the 2024 season. This, folks, is a tragedy of tradition. Historically, the […]

Dear editor, In an extension to the article concerning American Guides fishing on the Canadian side of the border I pose this concern. Why are the participants in the International Falls Bass Tournament allowed to fish on the Canadian side of the border. Although legal they are permitted to catch, […]

Dear editor, This letter is in response to the article “Conmee mulls resolution about nuclear waste” published on July 16, 2024. Following my presentation to the Conmee Town Council on July 23, I wanted to take this opportunity to address some of the points raised and provide further clarification on […]

My childhood memories of going blueberry picking are generally pretty good. Dad used to take my siblings and I a few times each summer, usually somewhere north of Kenora, and we would go for the day, picking berries and maybe getting in a little bit of swimming or fishing somewhere […]

You know that feeling you get when you prepare for Christmas, or the Emo Fair and it is over before you know it? Well, that is how I am feeling now regarding the Expo! We spent a good part of the year planning this event and it is now history. […]