the OPP A Rainy River District OPP officer stopped a vehicle near the 700 block of King’s Highway on Wednesday around 8:15 p.m. after the driver failed to stop for a pedestrian using the light-activated crosswalk. The 53-year-old male was arrested after the officer determined he was driving under the […]
District News
Press Release The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service would like to advise residents that the issuing of burning permits within the town for piled wood products and standing grass has been suspended until further notice. This measure has been taken as a precaution due to the lack of recent […]
Dave Ogilvie The local Alzheimer’s Society is looking for volunteers to sew lap-sized “Touch Quilts” for those suffering from the disease. These quilts are made of fabrics which provide tactile and visual stimulation. When you’re in Emo, stop by the Hair and Body Care Shoppe to see a sample and […]
Robin McCormick The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Shamrock tea and bake sale this Friday (March 16) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Health Centre. Donations of baking would be appreciated. Admission is $3, with proceeds going towards the X-ray upgrade there. Auxiliary memberships also will […]
Heather Latter A total of eight presenters, along with members of the student council, stressed the many reasons Donald Young School in Emo should remain open—at its current location—to the DYS Pupil Accommodation Review committee and nearly the 80 residents on hand for the final public consultation there last Wednesday […]
the OPP In November, the Treaty #3 Police Service, with the assistance of the OPP’s Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit, initiated an investigation aimed at identifying individuals involved in the unlawful possession and transfer of firearms in Northwestern Ontario. As a result of an extensive four-month investigation, four individuals have been […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is investigating the report of a missing youth from Fort Frances. Adrianna Copenace, 13, of Big Grassy First Nation was reported missing by family members. Investigation revealed She was last seen Wednesday (March 7) in the Lady Frances apartment complex in Fort Frances. […]
Ken Johnston About 100 district residents were on hand for the annual 4-H awards banquet Friday night in Stratton. Kim Desserre, treasurer of the Rainy River District 4-H Association, kicked off the evening by giving a brief overview of the organization. “This year we were fortunate enough to have 50 […]
Dave Ogilvie Members of the “Country Club” at the Golden Age Manor in Emo, along with interested individuals from the community, were treated to a special presentation about the Central American country of Guatemala. Sonny Ferris, who just returned from a trip to Guatemala City, brought with him a very […]
Robin McCormick A sure sign that spring is just around the corner is when it’s time to turn our clocks ahead one hour, or as the old saying goes: “Spring forward.” Be sure to set your clocks before going to bed Saturday night or you may be an hour late […]
Heather Latter The 30th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival held over the weekend was deemed a success once again, offering plenty of activities, entertainment, prizes, and fun for the whole family. “I think it was a big success—it went really well,” enthused Howard Dodd, a member of the Nestor Falls recreation […]
Robin McCormick Crossroads will be having school photos taken next Tuesday (March 5). This will involve family photos, plus Grade 8 graduation pictures, done by Life Touch Photos. Call the school at 486-3329 if you need more information. • • • March Break runs March 12-16 this year. • • […]
