Dave Ogilvie Students and staff at Sturgeon Creek School have spent the last couple of months preparing for their first musical production in many years. “Peter Pan,” which stars Janissa Judson in the leading role, will take place next Monday and Tuesday (March 5-6) at 7 p.m. in the school […]
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Heather Latter The Police Foundations program at the Seven Generations Education Institute here will be wrapping up its first two-year course this spring and students are thrilled by the learning experience they have received. The program, offered in partnership with Canadore College in North Bay, provides students with the “opportunity […]
the OPP Red Lake OPP has concluded an investigation into the death of 46-year-old Bertha Quill of Pikangikum, who was residing in Red Lake. Quill was found unconscious and unresponsive outside near Howey Street in Red Lake on the morning of July 12, 2011. She was taken to the Red […]
Robin McCormick Hats off to the organizers and volunteers involved with the “Heart of the Arts” benefit last Thursday evening. Adding to the evening was Alyson Wannamaker (Booth), who wowed the audience with her version of “I Will Always Love You” made famous by the late Whitney Houston. Meanwhile, Gilbert […]
Dave Ogilvie St. Patrick’s Church in Emo will be holding a roast beef supper in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 17. Set to start at 5 p.m. in the church hall, the cost of the supper is $12 for adults and $6 for children aged six-12 (kids […]
Duane Hicks When Naicatchewenin First Nation elder Gilbert Smith saw Prime Minister Stephen Harper offer a full apology on behalf of Canadians for the Indian residential school system back on June 11, 2008, he thought that one day he would like to thank Harper in person. Last month he got […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has thrown her support behind her federal colleagues, John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River) and Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay-Superior North), over their vote on the long gun registry. “Both John and Bruce have respected the wishes of their constituents, which is the primary job […]
Staff Couchiching First Nation band members are going to the polls today. A total of eight individuals are running for chief while up to 31 people are running for six seats on council. Polls close at 8 p.m. Band elections are held every two years.
Dave Ogilvie The Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Communities Coalition invites you to come out and celebrate Family Day. Events will take place Monday, Feb. 20 from noon-4 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre. A family skate will take place from noon-2 p.m., followed by shinny hockey from 2-4 p.m. (helmets […]
Robin McCormick The Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Communities Coalition is hosting its annual Family Day event this coming Monday (Feb. 20) from noon-4 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre. A family skate is planned from noon-2 p.m., followed by shinny hockey from 2-4 p.m. (helmet and gloves mandatory). As well, […]
Heather Latter Local MP John Rafferty and five fellow New Democrat MPs from Northern Ontario have launched a campaign to preserve the region’s 10 seats in the House of Commons if riding boundaries are redrawn. The NDP have a private member’s bill, sponsored by Nickel Belt MP Claude Gravelle, that […]
Robin McCormick The Muskie boys’ hockey team will host its annual tea and bake sale this Saturday (Feb. 11) from 2-4 p.m. in the Fort High cafeteria. Enjoy refreshments and purchase some great baking while supporting the squad. • • • A reminder the Emo Legion is hosting a fish […]
