Dave Ogilvie The first “barn concert” of 2009 at Cornell Farms on Friday night was billed as a “Concert of Excellence” and it was all that—and more. The evening literally got off to a bang during Pat Clysdale-Cornell’s introduction, however, as an extremely loud crack was heard throughout the building. […]
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Peggy Revell A study looking at cormorants launched south of the border last year has been expanded northwards this summer to include more bird colonies on the Canadian side of Rainy Lake. The study originally was looking at the cormorant populations on Lake Kabetogama, said Steve Windels of Voyageurs National […]
the MNR In addition to 178 fire personnel already deployed from the West and East Fire Regions to British Columbia on June 12 and June 16, two CL-415 waterbombers and a birddog aircraft from Ontario went to Alberta on June 16 to provide support to firefighting efforts there. Meanwhile, an […]
Dave Ogilvie Canadians love to dance. According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyles Research Institute, dancing is among our top 10 favourite recreational activities. Traditional or old-time set dancing was popular throughout Canada in the early part of this century, and remains a feature of community dances in rural areas […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Legion’s “Country Jam” enjoyed a generous crowd Friday night despite the seventh game in the Stanley Cup final. People of all ages, from two to 82, sang along, danced, and listened to the musicians. Emily Smith, Vern Silver, and Stan Cottam played lots of polkas and […]
Press Release The executive, board of directors, and volunteers of the regional Crime Stoppers program wishes to thank the students, faculty, and staff of area high schools for the invitation to attend their respectful schools to deliver the “Clear the Air About Crime Stoppers” program. OPP co-ordinator Gary Potter successfully […]
Press Release Residents of Fort Frances, Alberton, La Vallee, Emo, Morley, Rainy River, and Dawson will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding announced Friday. These projects will improve transportation efficiency, support a healthier environment, and enhance local facilities, services, and create local jobs. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister […]
the MNR A fishing resort guide who failed to put out his campfire must pay $7,000. Ted McLeod of Atikokan was charged under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and fined $1,000 for failing to extinguish a fire. McLeod also must pay $6,000 to the Ministry of Natural Resources to help […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo spray park committee would like to announce that between Sturgeon Creek and Donald Young Schools, the students brought in $246,814.21 worth of receipts, which results in a donation of $8,638.50. The junior/senior kindergarten and Grade 4/5 classes won the pizza party at Sturgeon Creek, as did […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 17 charges and issued five warnings during an enforcement road check on Highway 11 at Couchiching First Nation on U.S. Memorial Day (May 25). Conservation officers stopped 680 vehicles and checked 345 non-residents and one resident for compliance with the Fish and […]
the MNR A Manitoba man has been fined $3,000 for the illegal possession and transportation of a woodland caribou. Dale Vandepoele, 41, of Ste. Rose Du Lac, pleaded guilty to three charges under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, of possessing and transporting a caribou hide, and making a false […]
Peggy Revell The correction of a longstanding historical error is underway as Stanjikoming First Nation is in the process of officially changing its name to Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. “That’s what the people before called it. I imagine that’s what they’d want it called now,” said elder Fred Major, who has […]
