Heather Latter LaVerne Tibold, who has been quilting for 14 years and sewing since she was a teen, had never exhibited any of her handiworks at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo until this year. She’s glad she did. Not only did the Emo resident […]
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the OPP Thunder Bay OPP received notice yesterday afternoon of an overturned kayak on Black Bay of Lake Superior. Earlier in the day, a group of people went out kayaking and a woman became separated from the others. A short time later, the group noticed she was missing and at […]
Staff Six new fires were reported in the West Fire Region between Sunday and yesterday evening, the Ministry of Natural Resources said in a release. As of this morning, there were 34 active fires in the region, with 24 of these listed as “being monitored.” Nine of the fires are […]
Dave Ogilvie This month’s “Men’s breakfast” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 starting at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. For only $10, the men of the district are invited to enjoy another fantastic buffet breakfast and listen to this month’s featured speaker, Bruce Christopherson, station manager for Psalm […]
Dave Ogilvie Crossroads School in Devlin held its annual cross-country meet last week. Nearly 300 students from across the district took part, with the results as follows: •Grade 4 boys’—1. Andrew Kehl (Atikokan) 2. Isaac Dykstra (SCAP) 3. Carson Noga (St. Francis); •Grade 5 boys’—1. Jackson Arpin (Riverview) 2. Nick […]
Duane Hicks In a historic moment for Naicatchewenin First Nation, Chief Wayne Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nelson W. Baker of Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. during a ceremony Friday morning. The MOU sets the terms of an ongoing relationship with respect to gold exploration activities on Mineral Mountain […]
Staff The fire hazard is “high,” with a rash of new fires reported in the Northwest Region in the past 24 hours. Red Lake Fire #222, an island fire located a few kilometres north of Red Lake, is now “out” at 0.1 hectares. But Red Lake Fire #223, a 0.1-ha […]
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. […]
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 […]
