The main topic of contention at Tuesday night’s monthly meeting of the Rainy River District School Board here was the funding that stemmed from the Education Equity Task Force Impact report. Laura Mills, the board’s chief financial officer, outlined to trustees how the Rozanski report would affect the district’s schools—particularly […]
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Christmas came a little late to the Township of Emo but Santa, in this case disguised as local MP Robert Nault, was made to feel quite welcome last Thursday. Nault, also the minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, presented Emo Reeve Russ Fortier with a cheque for $67,500 as […]
Another stone was cast in the ongoing smoking controversy when Emo council last week also voted to ask the Northwestern Health Unit to dismiss Dr. Pete Sarsfield as its medical officer of health. A recorded vote was taken at the Jan. 9 meeting of Emo council on a resolution forwarded […]
The CEO and medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit will be looking for employment elsewhere if Alberton council has any say in the matter. At its regular meeting Wednesday night, Alberton council voted 3-1 in favour of a resolution calling on the board of the Northwestern Health […]
Stratton Toy Library co-ordinators Jessika Ewald and Laurie Anderson, along with student helper Tanya Newby, are approaching 2003 with confidence and enthusiasm. The second session of “Kindermusik” with Bobbi, entitled “I Can Make Music,” started there today. A reminder children must be registered to attend, and that space is limited. […]
The following is the list of members of the various boards and committees of Emo, which will be in effect until the municipal election coming up in November.nd the elected township of Emo Municipalities representatives, until this coming fall, November when elections will be held. This is the Council’s final […]
Heading into a new year in which district businesses are being ordered to go smoke-free by the Northwestern Health Unit, one local establishment that’s had a sneak peek as to what impact that can have has been Robin’s Donuts. “It’s been interesting,” said Guy Donaldson, co-owner with his wife, Kelly […]
Stratton-based Tank’s Welding and Repair has brought big business with a big name to the area. Having sold 10 used tractors last year, Dwight and Donna Tank decided to become a Landini dealer and took delivery of their first tractor Nov. 19. “We wanted to sell a good useable tractor […]
Residents of the unincorporated geographic townships of Dewart and Sifton here in Rainy River District will become part of the Township of Morley, Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Chris Hodgson announced Monday. The restructuring proposal was developed locally. Morley council adopted the proposal Nov. 13 before submitting it to Hodgson. […]
The Emo Toy Library says hello to everyone and welcomes you to 2003! Co-ordinators Jennifer Miedema and April Siemens are back, and hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season. They thank everyone who attended their Christmas parities. The winner of the ETL’s 50/50 draw was Gary Judson. Congratulations! […]
On Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, the fourth Advent candle (Joy) was lit and, as usual during the Advent season, the Sunday School children were involved in the worship service. Only on this particular Sunday, the children presented their annual Christmas concert, and also did […]
Just like the other two Christmas concerts I covered for the Times, the gymnasium at Donald Young School was packed to capacity on Thursday, Dec. 19 as parents, staff, and friends gathered to watch the annual performance by students. DYS principal Lucinda Meyers welcomed everyone to the program, the theme […]
