Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Since its founding in 1999, the Borderlands Community Orchestra has sought to unite local musicians and members of the public in a mutual love of music. The ensemble has attracted a selection of uniquely talented musicians from both sides of the border, including people from Barwick, Baudette, Devlin, Emo, Fort […]
Holly Daze has been a staple of the holiday season for many years. The annual weekend of sales and festivities is organized by the Emo Chamber of Commerce. David Goodman Sr. is the former owner of North Country Track and Wheel, he was a business owner in the earlier days […]
Tompkins Hardware is a 126-year-old dynasty in business and a staple for people in and around the Township of Emo. Moreover, Eric Mosbeck, owner of the family business shares some of his secrets to success, and Deanna Maynard details offerings of all types Tompkins will have this holiday season, including […]
The Crafts Galore vendor sale and Luncheon at the Emo Legion have been fixtures at Emo Holly Daze for as long as organizer Angel Low can remember. And for good reason – it’s a place to come together for a delicious lunch, and find unique one-of a kind gifts. “We […]
If you’re still looking for a great last minute Christmas or holiday gift for your loved ones, then the Holly Daze sale event in Emo this weekend is a perfect opportunity to check out Emo Drugs and Misty River Alternatives to check out their wide selections of gifts, decor, treats […]
If you’re looking for an hour to shop for yourself or a bite to eat during the Holly Daze Christmas Parade, Emo Feed has you covered. Don’t forget to shop their deals too. Emo Feed is bringing back their children’s story hour again this year. Parents can either sit with […]
There’s always plenty on the go in Emo for the annual Holly Daze weekend, but be sure to make a stop in at the Emo Public Library for a bit to enjoy some crafts and activities with the kids, while also supporting the library itself. The Emo Public Library and […]
A wave of anti-LGBT comments aimed at Borderland Pride has sparked a request for Emo council to denounce hate. Borderland Pride recently won a Human Rights Tribunal Hearing against the Township of Emo and Mayor Harold McQuaker, which found that the Townships’ refusal to pass a proclamation ackonowledging June as […]
The holiday season is a time of celebration, joy and togetherness. But for the many homeless and unwanted cats and kittens in the Rainy River district, it can be a time of incredible suffering and despair. No one understands this better than the small, but dedicated group of volunteers at […]
According to Sonia Mastrangelo, Assistant Dean for the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University Orillia and Director of Research at the Applied Self-Regulation Knowledge Research Network, a body of peer-reviewed research suggests positive relationships between teachers and students are critical to student success rates. Moreover, she thinks teachers need to […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care announces that its annual Christmas Appeal, a crucial fundraising campaign that raises up to $40,000 annually to support vital healthcare initiatives, has been impacted by the ongoing Canada Post strike. Typically distributed by mid-November, this year’s appeal letters—one for the east end and one for […]
The Spirit of Christmas was held December 1. This year was its first time in the Couchiching FN Multi Use Building, which was beautifully decorated for the event. Approximately 175 people attended. The event had two new additions this year. There was “pick a present”, which was thoroughly enjoyed by […]
