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, […]
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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 […]
Staff But races elsewhere in district With the deadline for nominations having come and gone Friday (Sept. 10), several district municipalities will be having an election on Oct. 25 while others won’t. Here in Fort Frances, the incumbent council has been acclaimed. Returning for another four-year term will be Mayor […]
the OPP A man was killed after being struck by a train on the CP Rail tracks near Tunnel Island just before 7 p.m. yesterday Kenora OPP is continuing to investigation the incident, but foul play is not suspected. Meanwhile, Kenora OPP charged the driver of a motor vehicle that […]
Robin McCormick There will be a pig roast supper this Sunday evening (Sept. 12) at the Dance Hall. A delicious meal of pork, potatoes, vegetables, salads & decadent desserts will make up the menu. The cost is $12 for adults, children $6, kids 5 + under eat free. These are […]
By Dave Ogilvie Emo correspondent Orders for Emo spray park memorial bricks will only be accepted until the end of September. Anyone wishing to purchase a brick should do so as soon as possible. If the company can have them cut before the frost is in the ground, the bricks […]
Robin McCormick After 30 years of teaching, Caren Fagerdahl will not be returning to Crossroads School in Devlin this fall to begin the 2010/11 school year. Rather, she and her husband will be leaving for Peterborough to visit their daughter, Erika, and family. But the trip only starts there. It […]
