Heather Latter Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty is back in the good graces of the federal NDP caucus after being appointed critic for the Northern Ontario Economic Development Initiative (FedNor) by party leader Thomas Mulcair. “I’m pleased to have a Question Period today; first day back after the new […]
District News
Dave Ogilvie Despite some weather Saturday that definitely was not spring-like, this year’s “Spring Fever Days” in Emo was extremely well-attended by people from across the district. The annual celebration of spring started with some lovely weather on Friday. The Emo Legion was busy with people stopping by for soup […]
Dave Ogilvie Anyone interested in helping to make “touch quilts” for the local Alzheimer’s Society is invited to come out to the Emo Legion on Saturday, April 28. They will be working from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and any time you can donate would be welcomed. Bring tools for cutting and […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host its annual “Spring Fling” and tea this Sunday (April 22) from 2-4 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. There also will be a bake sale, penny table, and silent auction, with admission being $3 for adults and $2 for children under 12. […]
Dave Ogilvie Since they first received news their landfill site was nearing the end of its life, Emo council and concerned community members have been encouraging residents to embrace the concept of recycling. The 2003 report, from the engineering firm S. Burnett and Associates, gave the local landfill only 16 […]
Heather Latter Touted as rewarding experience With roughly 60 children in care but just 35 foster homes across Rainy River District, the foster care co-ordinator with Child and Family Services here stresses there is a strong need locally for more foster parents. “We are seeing more kids coming into care […]
Drama division (April 12) •CLASS A703-A—1. Robert Moore School, Grade 3 (directed by Alexis Norris) •CLASS A704-A—1. St. Francis School, Grade 4 (directed by Shelley Jordbro) •CLASS A705-A—1. Robert Moore School, Grade 5 (directed by Dana Kosowick) •CLASS A705-B—1. Robert Moore School, Grade 5 (directed by Julie Ste. Croix) •CLASS […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Public Library will be holding an official opening of its new accessible addition on Friday, April 20 at 1 p.m. in conjunction with Spring Fever Days. A representative from the Trillium Foundation, as well as local dignitaries, will be on hand for the grand opening. Refreshments […]
the Stratton Centennial Cmte The Stratton Centennial Committee is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Our goal was to document the heritage of the Municipality of Morley to preserve historical and family records for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations. The content of the history book has surpassed our […]
Robin McCormick The annual Spring Fever Days takes place in Emo on April 20-21. Along with the many activities that take place during this poplar event, the Emo Legion hosts its annual “Crafts Galore.” Tables can be rented for $10 a day, with donations appreciated from members and non-members. Soup […]
Lori Cress The Barwick T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group met at the Barwick Community Church on March 26 to install the new slate of officers and to recognize the achievements for 2011. The newly-elected officers included Laurie Anderson (weight recorder) Maxine Irvine (assistant weight recorder), Cynthia […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will host its annual Good Friday fish fry this Friday (April 6) from 5-7 p.m. (take-out orders available from 4:30-5 p.m.) The menu includes walleye, coleslaw, wild rice casserole, baked beans, cream corn, pie, and beverage, with admission costing $13 for adults and $5 for […]
