Dave Ogilvie Although the Emo Centennial Choir was formed 11 years ago, its longtime members are eager to start practising for their annual Christmas concert. Under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, and with accompaniment from Lisa Vos, the choir will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Christian Reformed […]
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Dave Ogilvie The Emo CIBC staff, in conjunction with Rejuvenate Fitness, once again are organizing this year’s “Run for the Cure.” Rejuvenate volunteers will officiate at the event, which will start in front of the fitness centre on Sunday, Oct. 4. “The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC ‘Run for the […]
the MNR An Ignace man has been fined $2,000 for allowing his two dogs to be at large during closed season for moose. Robby Levesque pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 on each of two charges of being the person responsible for a dog and permitting it to be at […]
Jack Elliott 2009 marks the 50th season the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association has held cattle sales at its yard in Stratton. The first sale was held Oct. 1, 1960 when 975 head were sold to 29 buyers from Manitoba, southern Ontario, and Minnesota as well as local producers. The first […]
the MNR Kenora District has been the hot spot recently, with up to three fires having burned there in recent days. Kenora Fire #26 was reported Friday afternoon. It was a single white pine tree ignited by a lightning strike and members of the public doused the fire. Bad weather […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP was working steady responding to calls for service over the Labour Day weekend. Officers responded to five motor vehicle collisions, with one collision resulting in serious but non life threatening injuries. In addition to scheduled patrols, an additional eight officers conducted RIDE Programs and […]
Staff It’s time to clean out your garage or basement, and round up paint, oil, and other hazardous goods, in order to dispose of them this Saturday (Sept. 12) during the annual Household Hazardous or Special Waste Day. The event, which will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., once again will […]
Robin McCormick Cornell Farms is hosting their last barn concert for the season this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Wild Turkeys (a group of five brothers) hail from the icy shores of Sault Ste. Marie. Their music is filled with sizzling hot music and song, and lots of pickin’ and […]
Dave Ogilvie “Living above worry and stress” sounds great doesn’t it? This is the new bible study being started at “CoffeeBreak,” a multidenominational women’s Bible study group that meets at the Christian Reformed Church each Wed. morning from September through May. Coffee time and fellowship starts at 9:30, followed by […]
Ken Johnston After running one hour late on Sunday, the annual Rainy River Labour Day fastball tournament ended up finishing early when one team had to opt out of the “B” finals. It was a similar situation to last year’s tournament. Pitcher John Desaulniers had to leave due to family […]
Staff In a joint-effort to boost tourist efforts across the region, tourism associations in Sunset Country are coming together to organize a marketing forum for members of the public. Entitled “Working Together, Succeeding Together-A Marketing Forum for Tourism in Sunset Country,” the forum is being organized by the North Western […]
Heather Latter Greyhound Canada’s announcement yesterday stating it will stop service in Manitoba in 30 days, and discontinue it in Northwestern Ontario by Dec. 2, likely will have an impact locally if the proposed cuts go through. The international bus company wants the federal and provincial governments to step in, […]
