Press Release Alberton council deliberated over the three applications to fill the vacancy on council in-camera last night. When it returned to an open session, council passed a resolution appointing Elizabeth “Liz” Logue-Baxter to the seat. The names of the other two applicants will not be released per their request. […]
District News
Dave Ogilvie Organizers report that Guthrie United Church’s annual “Harvest Supper” on Sunday was a success again this year. About 300 people from across the district enjoyed a fantastic meal of turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salads, buns, and lots of mouth-watering desserts. The nearly $3,000 raised will go towards […]
Robin McCormick The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual fall tea and bazaar on Friday, Oct. 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $3, and donations of baking, crafts, or white elephant items would be appreciated. Call Heather Oltsher (487-2253) if you can help […]
Staff A traditional ceremony celebrating the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Naicatchewenin First Nation (Northwest Bay) and Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. will be held there this Friday (Oct. 7). Mineral Mountain reported in a press release Monday that it formally has executed an MOU committing to an […]
Ken Johnston With Ontarians heading to the polls tomorrow (Oct. 6), four of the five candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River seat attended the last of the local debates in Stratton on Thursday evening. About 60 people were on and to hear what Sarah Campbell (NDP), Anthony Leek (Liberal), Rod […]
Staff The fire hazard currently is “moderate” in the western sectors of the Northwest Region. But with the weather forecast to be sunny heading throughout the weekend, the fire hazard is predicted to reach “high” as a result. There currently are 34 active fires in the region, with 26 of […]
Staff A small fire in Nipigon District yesterday was the lone blaze reported in the otherwise quiet North West Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources said. However, the fire hazard is listed as “moderate” across the region, with a total of 35 active fires affecting 464,138 hectares of forest. Some […]
Dave Ogilvie The men’s morning study group known as the “Eye Opener” will resume next Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 6 a.m. at the Emo Inn. The group, which meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. will be using Tony Dungy’s recent book, “Quiet Strength: Men’s Bible Study.” […]
Lucas Punkari Confirmation needed on world record After playing video games for 24 hours earlier this month, and setting an unofficial new world record in the process, Jason Gervais now has to undergo a waiting process before seeing his name in the Guinness Book of World Records. The 26-year-old Fort […]
the OPP On Monday, members of the OPP and Weagamow Lake Police received a report that a winter road checkpoint building had been burned. Investigation revealed the building may have been burned intentionally. Investigators are requesting the assistance of the community. Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for burning […]
Robin McCormick It’s the time of year when fall suppers abound right across the district. The first one you’ll want to attend is the Dance community supper, which will feature a pig roast with all the trimmings, including homemade dessert. It will be held this Sunday (Sept. 25) from 5-7 […]
Peggy Revell Some people send postcards. Others pick up T-shirts. But Stratton youth Corburn Bragg was able to bring home pieces of film history as a summer vacation souvenir. During a trip to Hope, B.C. back in July, the 13-year-old scooped up pieces of the bridge made famous in “Rambo: […]
