Dave Ogilvie If you’re travelling to Winnipeg for medical treatment and need a place to stay, the Medical Assistance Program of the Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Lions Foundation welcomes you to stay at the Lions Manor on Sherbrook Street. Billed as “Your home while away from home,” the complex offers […]
District News
Dave Ogilvie “Holly Daze” 2011, which took place this past Friday and Saturday in Emo, was deemed a success by most. Despite a rather chilly breeze, the “Santa Claus” parade on Friday evening was extremely well-attended. A large crowd lined both sides of Front Street to admire the brightly-lit floats, […]
Staff Northwest Catholic District School Board trustees will be electing a new chair and vice-chair at tomorrow’s meeting. Set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the board office in Dryden, trustees also will be looking at the 2010-11 audited financial statements for the board, as well as confirming the make-up […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP hosted its first-annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event in Atikokan on Saturday. With the assistance of our policing partners, officers were stationed outside Atikokan Foodland and the Atikokan economic development office from 3-7 p.m. Together, we stuffed seven cruisers full of non-perishable food items to […]
Robin McCormick Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” festivities are set to go this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 2-3). The highlight is the Santa Claus parade, which happens on Friday starting at 6 p.m., but plenty of events are planned for both days. Also be sure to register to win one of […]
Dave Ogilvie Former resident Elizabeth Adam (nee Klug), who writes and speaks out of a passion to share the power of true love, has two books for sale this Christmas: “Mother Love: Portraits of its Power” and “Great Expectation: An Inspirational Pregnancy.” Adam’s desire is to touch hearts, minds, and souls through […]
Dave Ogilvie Members of the Golden Age Manor “Country Club” in Emo, along with interested members of the community, were treated to an exceptional “tour” of South Korea by Joanna Esselink last Wednesday. After spending a year teaching on the other side of the world, Esselink had many humorous stories […]
Heather Latter Given the prospect of a gold mine operation in Richardson Township, north of Barwick, in late 2015 (based on Rainy River Resources’ positive results from its latest Preliminary Economic Assessment), in addition to Coventry Resources moving ahead with a PEA at its Cameron Gold Project southeast of Sioux […]
Press Release Annually, the Northwest Catholic District School Board prepares a full day of faith development for all staff in its schools as part of the system-wide professional development program. “This year, the board will host two outstanding speakers to facilitate the sessions,” said NCDSB director of education Mary-Catherine Kelly. […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is investigating the report of a missing person. Eric Natti, 49, of Atikokan was reported missing to police when he failed to arrive at his place of employment on Monday (Nov. 21). He was last seen by his family, is reported to be […]
Dave Ogilvie The Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo will be holding its annual Christmas tea this Saturday (Nov. 26) from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There will be frozen homemade pies (cherry, raisin, and apple) for sale, along with meat pies and perogies. There also […]
Robin McCormick “Holly Daze” festivities in Emo will take place on Dec. 2-3 this year. The parade is set for the Saturday night (Dec. 3), and always is enjoyed by all. Meanwhile, local merchants will be having free draws throughout the two days. As well, the Emo Legion will host […]
