Dave Ogilvie The Emo Goal Diggers would like to thank all of their sponsors for the support they received during their inaugural season. The women’s hockey team, consisting of 32 members, had a fantastic time this winter, taking part in several tournaments. The sponsors, from all over the district, helped […]
District News
Peggy Revell Rising energy costs are one of the biggest reasons households across Rainy River District are being put at risk for homelessness, local agencies say. “The biggest issue in this district which we see around homelessness has to do with the cost of utilities,” said Trudy McCormick, executive director […]
Robin McCormick Once again, the Women’s Health Symposium is coming to the district. This year it’s set for Saturday, May 8, and once again will take place at Fort Frances High School and the Townshend Theatre. There is no cost to attend a day that will be full of education […]
Dave Ogilvie With the size of Canada’s aging population growing annually, seniors across Canada are being encouraged to stay active, both physically and mentally. According to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, “Physical activity offers seniors the best option to reduce illness and disability, improve their quality of life, and […]
Dave Ogilvie St. Patrick’s Church in Emo will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day roast beef supper in the church hall next Wednesday (March 17) at 5:30 p.m. The cost of the supper will be $12 for adults and $6 for children aged six-12 (children five and under are free). […]
Peggy Revell The Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is being declared a “big success” by organizers after running for its 28th year this past weekend. “I hope everyone had a good time, and I hope they come back next year,” said Howard Dodd, a member of the Nestor Falls Recreation Committee […]
Press Release Have you ever wondered how to identify the constellations in the night sky, or where or when to best view the northern lights? Come spend a family-friendly afternoon with Voyageurs National Park naturalist Kim Reich learning about the night sky this Sunday (March 7) from 2-4 p.m. at […]
Robin McCormick Crossroads School staff and community members will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Friday, March 12 for the Presenger family who recently lost their home and possessions to a house fire. There also will be a silent auction at the dinner. Tickets will be available soon. As well, […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Youth Soccer League will be holding its registration March 8-10 from 7-8 p.m. at the Emo Arena. The league this year will hold practices and games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. starting April 27 (if the weather co-operates). Participation is open to boys and […]
Peggy Revell More than 60 youths from across the district were given a glimpse into the lives of conservation officers, biologists, trappers, and many others while attending the “Careers in Natural Resources” event held last Wednesday at the Couchiching multi-use facility. “‘Careers in Natural Resources’ is meant to enhance students’ […]
Ken Johnston Loser has to get tattooed What do trash talking, the Internet, satellite radio, and fighting have in common? They all led Robert Tolen of Rainy River to a boxing match he will fight April 3 in Las Vegas, Nev. Tolen, 37, was listening to the Jason Ellis Faction […]
Robin McCormick The students and staff at Crossroads School are organizing a number of events throughout the next few weeks to help the Pressenger family who lost their home to a fire over the weekend. Any community members who wish to make a monetary donation to help the family may […]
