Alberton council discussed the closure of Alberton Central School at its meeting last Wednesday and is calling for action from residents. In fact, council is asking that all concerned members of the public attend the consultation meeting this coming Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the school. “This is probably our […]
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Two years ago, the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario set itself a goal: to craft a vision—a desirable future—for Ontario agriculture. Now the CFFO is hosting a series of 17 workshops across Ontario, entitled “Gearing Up for a Better Future: A Vision for Farmers and Farming in Ontario,” to discuss […]
A $1 million budget surplus is expected to lead discussion at the regular monthly meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board here Tuesday night. Superintendent of Business Chris Howarth will present the board with the 2000-01 audited financial statements. In his report, he will outline a $1,133,748 surplus from […]
Incumbent Chuck McPherson beat out runner-up Rudy Morris-seau by 80 votes in the race for Couchiching chief in last Thurs-day’s election. Now as he begins his second-straight term, and third overall, Chief McPherson said the band council is going to continue with plans to ensure Couchiching youth have educational and […]
The Couchiching Community Rec Centre officially opened last Wednesday with dozens of people attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Children filled the basketball court with activity while adults and elders watched from the sidelines. Couchiching rec director Shawn Jourdain said the centre will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to […]
March 1 has been proclaimed “Doris Day” in Chapple. No, it’s not in honour of the famous actress. Rather, it’s to recognize Doris Dyson’s 25 years as clerk/treasurer for the municipality. An open house is planned for that day from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. at the municipal […]
St. George’s Anglican Church in Emo once again is hosting ecumenical luncheon services each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during Lent, Rev. Eileen Bragg said. Each one will begin with a 20-minute worship service, including a 10-minute homily, with a lunch of soup and sandwiches to follow at 12:20 […]
The townships of Chapple and Morley have big plans for the federal grants announced last week for recreation facilities in their communities. “We’re excited about it,” Heather Oltsher, chair of the Chapple rec committee, said of the announced $64,174 in federal funds earmarked for there. Chapple wants to construct wheelchair […]
Concerns over where their children would be sent, traffic issues, and the transition year during construction were discussed as parents at Sixth Street and Alexander MacKenzie schools met with the Rainy River District School Board last week. Parents at Alberton Central will have their chance to discuss the fate of […]
While Alberton Reeve John Milling was enjoying a vacation in sunnier climes, council chambers there and in Emo also generated heat during discussions on the proposed smoking ban bylaw last week. In last week’s Times, Reeve Milling, expressing his personal opinion, wrote in support of the smoking bylaw recommended by […]
The Emo Christian Reformed Church Y.P.S. hosted its annual Valentine’s supper at the fellowship hall last Thursday evening, with 34 couples in attendance. Fantastic decorations enhanced the facility, including an archway of white and pink balloons that welcomed all the sweethearts. Alicia Boven and Leah Veldhuisen greeted the guests at […]
Chuck McPherson was re-elected chief of Couchiching First Nation for a second-straight term in band elections held Thursday. This will be McPherson’s third term as chief, who also served from 1986-88. There had been seven candidates running for chief. Meanwhile, Dick Bird, Dan Mainville, and Lucille Morrisseau were re-elected to […]
