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. […]
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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 […]
the OPP A Thunder Bay man is facing several charges after a robbery at a Sioux Lookout hotel during the early-morning hours of Wednesday. Sioux Lookout OPP said the male front desk clerk was approached by a masked male around 4:30 a.m. and a demand for money was made. The […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 14-20 were Jason Fichuk (Fort Frances), Randy and Betty Godin (Fort Frances), Sam O’Flaherty (Atikokan), Lauren Tribe and Mah MacKenzie (Toronto), Joyce Graham (Fort Frances), Brenda Sinclair (Fort Frances), and […]
Duane Hicks “Let us have the courage to dream.” That was the inspirational message of “Citizen of the Year” Joyce Cunningham, who was honoured Friday night at the town’s annual appreciation dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous. Cunningham was not be able to attend as she was in Sudbury for a […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. wants to gauge the business community’s response in 2011 to the notion of an integrated rewards card program that would help keep more spending local. RRFDC client services manager Geoff Gillon told town council Monday night they’re following up on the “Go […]
