The province has announced $32.5 million in additional funding to improve ambulance response times, with the local Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board to get more than $500,000 of those funds. While welcomed, the additional funding won’t solve all issues with providing ambulance services in this area. “It was […]
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Emo’s proposed biomass site has received support from most of its neighbouring municipalities, as well as funding from FedNor. Emo Reeve Russ Fortier met Andy Mitchell, secretary of state for rural development and FedNor, during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Toronto to discuss the project and […]
Canadian Blood Services returns to Fort Frances this week with a two-day mobile blood donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. Slated tomorrow (Sept. 25) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again Thursday (Sept. 26) from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m., CBS expects more than 435 donors will attend. “We’re very excited […]
Five youths reported missing from the Young Star House near Emo on Monday all were located by police before sundown, the OPP reported today. “Everybody’s back under control and safe,” said Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis. The five youths—all female—were reported missing from the group home around noon Monday, […]
Water worries at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton, and possible changes to the education funding formula, were debated at the regular monthly meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board on Saturday. “The board is doing everything they possibly can and this week [coming] the work will […]
FORT FRANCES—The Riverside Foundation for Health Care board of directors won’t see any new faces on it in the next year as no election has been slated for its annual meeting this coming Tuesday. “Our board is staying the same,” Foundation director Teresa Hazel said. “We have four members whose […]
The eighth-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at Hannam Park in Rainy River. Who will go home with the coveted “most attractive pumpkin” prize? Certainly not Alberton reeve and pumpkin aficionado John Milling. “Mine just developed a crack in it,” he said, with […]
“The beginning of this school year offers us a new beginning at OLW. It offers new hope for work well done, new and continued friendships, for fun and learning. “May this year help us to grow in your graces, Lord. May it bring us closer to being the persons you […]
After the morning worship service Sunday at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, the congregation gathered in the fellowship hall for a potluck farewell for Pastor John Jongsma and his wife, Marie. On behalf of the congregation, council chairman Peter VanHeyst presented the couple with a treasured gift for their […]
Everyone is adjusting to being back to school again after the summer break, with staff at Donald Young School in Emo looking forward to working with parents and their children throughout the year. The canteen resumed its service this past Monday (Sept. 16). Take note that DYS has made some […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 in Emo is hosting its annual awards night, roast beef supper, and dance this Friday (Sept. 20). The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with the awards to follow. The dance will feature music provided by Tumbleweed. Call the Legion (482-2250) for information about tickets. […]
Coffee Break/Story Hour/Little Lambs is in full swing again at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. About 45 ladies turned out for the social kick-off on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This is to be followed each Wednesday with different activities by the leaders, including Bible study. The group meets at 9:30 […]
