Dave Ogilvie Since its inception many years ago, Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” festivities have remained a popular local event and a great way to kick off the holiday season. Despite the temptation of sales in larger centres, and the lure of a strong Canadian dollar in the United States, people […]
District News
Staff A new chair and vice-chair will be named tonight as the Northwest Catholic District School Board holds its inaugural meeting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis School here. The new trustees elected in October also will undergo orientation. The board then will hold its first regular meeting of the […]
Press Release Family & Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child Family Services are pleased to announce the new name of the impending amalgamated agency. Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services is the elected name that will come into effect April 1, 2011. Agency staff, […]
Staff A 44-year-old man was sentenced here this week for several sex offences stemming back to the 1990s. Garry Donald Mathewson appeared Wednesday at the Fort Frances Courthouse before Superior Court Justice J. Wright. Mathewson was convicted of three counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual interference. As […]
Robin McCormick The Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Health Communities Coalition once again will be hosting a “tour of lights” for seniors tomorrow (Dec. 2). This is a free bus tour to view the Christmas lights around Emo. Pick-up will be at the Golden Age Manor and Queen Street Manor at 6 p.m. […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Communities Coalition once again will be hosting a “tour of lights” for seniors tomorrow evening (Dec. 2). This is a free bus tour of the town of Emo to view Christmas lights. Pick-up will be at Golden Age Manor and Queen Street Manor at […]
Dave Ogilvie Christmas is a time for family reunions and spending time together. As such, Emo’s Chamber of Commerce this year has made a special effort to plan activities during “Holly Daze” that parents and their children can do together. Whether it’s checking out the toy displays at Tompkins Home […]
Dave Ogilvie Ever-popular theme baskets back once again For as many years as most of us can remember, the “penny table” has been a recognized part of church fundraising and other social events. Although the name is somewhat obscure, most people would agree that at some point in history, you […]
Peggy Revell While some may be cursing all the snow that’s been falling here so far this winter, it’s been a boon for Emo businesses as they head into the holiday season. “The early snowfall definitely helps in getting people in the winter mood a lot earlier,” said Borderland Esso […]
Dave Ogilvie Misty River Alternatives, housed in a small building midway down Front Street, has been running since March, 2006. That’s when owners Mary and Naomi Martin purchased the stock, started up their business, and began offering their healthy alternatives to the people of Emo. With the public’s increased interest […]
Peggy Revell While some may be cursing all the snow that’s been falling here so far this winter, it’s been a boon for Emo businesses as they head into the holiday season. “The early snowfall definitely helps in getting people in the winter mood a lot earlier,” said Borderland Esso […]
Dave Ogilvie The merchants, community churches, and several organizations in Emo have been busy over the last couple of weeks putting the final touches on plans for this year’s “Holly Daze” festivities. And from all indications, this year’s two-day celebration Dec. 3-4 once again will provide district shoppers with some […]
