Elisabeth Heslop What’s expected to be the biggest forestry expo ever seen in Rainy River District is right on track for the second weekend in June here, said Glenn Dredhart, president of Canadian Trade Ex. The 2009 Saw Tech Log and Rural Northwest Expo, slated to run June 12-13 at […]
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Dave Ogilvie The dedicated and hard-working directors of the Emo Walleye Classic have been meeting and planning for months to prepare for the eight-annual “catch-and-release” fishing tournament which is being held May 28-30 this year. Fifty-six teams of anglers from all over Canada and the United States have registered for […]
Rick Neilson “The morels are out!” That is a piece of news many district residents receive with much excitement. Morel-hunting is a spring tradition for many. And for good reason; not only do they mark the beginning of the mushrooming season, they also are among the most delicious of our […]
Robin McCormick The annual T.O.P.S. ON3019 salada supper will take place this Monday (May 25) starting at 6 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. As always, the menu will feature delicious salads—from pasta and taco to dessert ones. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged six-12 (those five […]
Dave Ogilvie Emo’s community garage sale day will be held Saturday, June 6. Tables are available for rent at the Emo curling rink for $10 each by contacting the Emo municipal office at 482-2378 on or before Thursday, June 4. Anyone planning to hold their own garage sale on June […]
Damien Stang The first meeting of the Emo Beef Club was held Monday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emo Agricultural Research Station. We introduced ourselves and welcomed a new member. After we recited the 4-H pledge, elections were held. Kelsey McLean is our president while Riley Caul is […]
Staff The Township of La Vallee gave the go-ahead for the replacement of the Black Bridge in Devlin during a council meeting last Wednesday. The tender for the project was awarded to T&K Sharp Construction of Stratton. The project includes removing the existing wooden bridge structure that spans the La […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources is warning travellers of the danger of potential washouts and flooded sections on Crown land roads in Northwestern Ontario. Spring run-off from melting snow and significant rain may cause washouts on off-highway roads and result in road closures. Barricades and signs will mark […]
Rick Neilson In 2006, agriculture brought $13.5 million into the Rainy River District. And with every on-farm job supporting one-three jobs in the wider economy, the impact is multiplied. But just how important is agriculture to the area? That was the question on the minds of the 11 district farmers […]
Staff While the fire hazard is “low” heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ regional fire management headquarters is urging those enjoying the outdoors to be cautious. Fire information officer Deb McLean said crews dealt with a rash of fires across the region earlier this […]
Staff Phone service at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is back to normal after being knocked out of commission for a few hours yesterday. Road reconstruction work in the area of La Verendrye Hospital late yesterday afternoon resulted in a main phone line being accidently severed. But due to the […]
Staff With plans now underway for its July 1 celebrations, Chapple’s rec committee now is looking for volunteers to help make the day a success. “The more, the merrier because the more we have means the more things we can do,” said Crystal Gray, Chapple’s deputy clerk/treasurer. Planning for the […]
