Robin McCormick The second-annual Fall Walleye Classic will take place this weekend (Oct. 1-2) on Northwest Bay. More than 30 teams are registered. The boats will launch at 8 a.m. both days, with the weigh-ins getting underway at 4 p.m. Canteens will be set up, with a roast beef dinner […]
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Dave Ogilvie It’s been several months since their previous meeting but last Wednesday (Sept. 22), a large group of seniors gathered in the common room at the Golden Age Manor here in Emo to enjoy another guest speaker and to share in some refreshments. Mavis Helseth, an avid historian, shared […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple Heritage Committee celebrated the rich history of this area by hosting a “Homesteader Night” this past Friday at the Chapple recreation hall. Prior to supper, those on hand were encouraged to view the various pioneer displays, photos, and documents from Chapple’s early settlement, as well as […]
Dan Falloon A surge Monday night saw Port Alberni, B.C. jump out to a huge lead over Nestor Falls in the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest. After running neck-and-neck with the West Coast community for much of the day, organizers in Nestor Falls were shocked to see that […]
Dave Ogilvie Last Tuesday (Sept. 14), a group of cyclists from the “Sears National Kids Cancer Ride” rode through the district as part of their 7,000-km trek from Vancouver to Halifax. “Team One,” consisting of 14 riders, biked from Kenora to Emo, stopping briefly at Norlund’s Oil for a rest […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church here in Devlin is holding a harvest supper once again. This year’s supper, featuring turkey and ham and all the trimmings, will take place Sunday, Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $13 for adults and $6 for children aged six-12, […]
Dave Ogilvie Everyone is invited to join the Emo women’s hockey team, the “Goal Diggers,” at the “Score for Cancer” and “Walk for a Cure.” The team is hosting a 5K walk, run, blade, or bike event to help find a cure for breast cancer. They will be starting at […]
Ken Johnston No one filed for the position of reeve in Morley Township last Wednesday. This was the second call for nominations for the position, which currently is held by Gary Gamsby. Four individuals—Moe Henry, George Heyens, Maury Nielson, and Bill Romyn—were acclaimed to council in Morley. Since there are […]
Peggy Revell It was to a hearty round of applause that Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard stepped up and passed the first official drug test as the band began implementation of a long-awaited employee drug-testing policy to help battle substance abuse in that community. “I’m honoured to be […]
Dave Ogilvie The “Country Club” will be resuming its “tour of the world” next Wednesday (Sept. 22) from 1-3 p.m. in the common room at the Golden Age Manor in Emo. This month’s country will be Great Britain. Everyone is welcome to attend. • • • This month’s men’s breakfast meeting will […]
Robin McCormick The Emo/La Vallee/Chapple Health Communities Coalition is encouraging one and all to join them to “Learn About Britain.” This afternoon event will take place next Wednesday (Sept. 22) from 1-3 p.m. in the common room at the Golden Age Manor in Emo. This is the 14th stop as […]
Staff The recently-released 2010 Ontario Population Report indicates population numbers in Rainy River District, and elsewhere in the region, have dropped since 2006. The report, compiled by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. (MPAC) as part of the municipal election process and delivered directly to municipalities during election years, indicates the […]
