the OPP Yesterday around 4:50 a.m., Thunder Bay OPP responded to a motor-vehicle collision involving a Chevrolet Uplander and a tractor-trailer on Highway 11/17 near Pineview Road. The driver of the Uplander, identified as Matthew Gibbons, 17, of Thunder Bay, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing.
District News
Staff Bruce and Linda Stewart of Emo, who were reported missing in Texas last week, have been found safe and sound. Weslaco Police confirmed the couple was found staying at the Falcon State Park north of Roma, Tex. After learning they had been reported missing, the couple went to the […]
Clara Stainke The Legion Ladies Auxiliary general meeting was held last Wednesday (Jan. 11), with 31 members attending. The early-bird draw for membership was won by Laurie Mann, the attendance draw was won by Irene Laing, and the birthday draw went to Rosanna Tweedie. On Jan. 6, a funeral luncheon […]
Robin McCormick The Muskie boys’ hockey team will hold its annual tea and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Be sure to attend for an enjoyable afternoon while supporting the squad. • • • The Emo Legion will host a […]
Dave Ogilvie The next men’s breakfast meeting will take place this Saturday (Jan. 21) starting at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. This month’s $10 buffet, which costs $10, will feature guest speaker Steve Toriseva of Emo. Toriseva, who loves the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, earns his living doing […]
Heather Latter Stay-at-home mom Crismarie Mason had wanted to start up a home-based business where she could use her skills, talents, and experiences, plus earn some extra cash, while continuing to spend quality time with her two young daughters. Then last spring, she and her husband, Doug, launched DKM Balloon […]
Robin McCormick The day care centre here in Devlin is hoping the eight toboggans that were stolen from there will be returned. If you have any information about this matter, call 486-1264. Or if you have the toboggans, and enjoyed them over the holidays, perhaps you can find it in […]
Dave Ogilvie The next meeting of the Donald Young School pupil accommodation review committee will take place there tomorrow (Jan. 12) from 7-9 p.m. If you have something to add to the discussion, or just would like to receive an update on what may happen to our local school, plan […]
Duane Hicks The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting the number of ’flu shots it’s administered so far this season is higher than this time last year. “Around the region, we’re actually kind of surprised to see that our numbers are slightly up,” said Donna Stanley, manager of controls of infectious […]
Press Release The New Year’s baby for 2012 in Rainy River District is Elsie Faith Nighswander. She was born yesterday at 12:19 p.m. at La Verendrye Hospital here, weighing in at seven pounds, six oz. Proud parents are David and Pauline of Barwick while proud big sister is three-year-old Sylvia. […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo and District Lions are planning their second-annual “Robbie Burns Night” later this month. The evening is designed for Scots, those who wish they were Scottish, and everyone else who just wants to have a great meal and an enjoyable evening with friends. The festivities will include […]
Peggy RevellHeather Latter District municipal leaders are looking towards the new year with optimism—especially with the promise of a growing mining sector in the region. “I’m optimistic,” La Vallee Reeve Ross Donaldson said about 2012. “I think the economy is going to pick up a little bit. “I’m really optimistic […]
