District News

It might still be a while before it gets put to regular use, but the international bridge between Rainy River and Baudette, Minn. is on schedule to be completed in September. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge engineer Paul Konickson provided the Times with an update on the construction project […]

The Emo Legion Branch #99 is resuming events this week. Thursday, Friday and Saturday (September 3-5) the clubroom will be open at 3 p.m. Friday September 11, the always popular Beer and Burger for $5.00 starts up. It’s great to see this establishment start services again. I’m sure all people […]

Time is running out on the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Online 50-50 draw, with the final ticket being pulled on Monday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. for a jackpot that’s currently sitting at just over $12,000 with plenty of room yet to grow. Foundation director Allison Cox noted that […]

Farmers in the district have until September 9 to have their voices heard in regards to a recent decision in Ontario’s agriculture sector. In mid-July the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) received a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from an unknown party that asked the ministry […]

If you thought you’d missed your chance to enter the “This Old newspaper!?” Reader Contest, you’re in luck. The Ontario Community Newspaper’s Association has extended the deadline, to allow school participation, now that it’s confirmed that classes are back. Entrants now have until Thursday, October 8, to turn in their […]

Hospital workers held their second rally in Fort Frances to oppose Bill 195 on August 29 in front of MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency office on 279 Scott St. Under Bill 195, also known as the Reopening Ontario Act, healthcare employees can have their leaves of absences or vacations cancelled, can […]

Emo Mayor Harold McQuaker is currently being investigated by the township’s integrity commissioner. Because the investigation is active, the nature of the complaint will not be disclosed until a decision is made. During the public portion of the last Emo municipal council meeting, McQuaker disclosed that he is being investigated, […]

Board members of the Rainy River District Women’s Institute Emo Museum are feeling cautiously optimistic for the future of the historic facility. A recent meeting, held to generate volunteers and new board members, “was well attended,” according to museum board member Annie van Rozen. To continue to build interest, the […]

Chief Darlene Comegan has been re-elected to a second term in Northwest Angle #33 last Wednesday. Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulate her on her victory, which took place last Wednesday. “Chief Comegan has been an invaluable participant in many Treaty #3 meetings and initiatives,” said Kavanaugh. […]