Peggy Revell It was a warm reception last week as emergency relief supplies arrived in Pikangikum First Nation and were distributed. “It went really well,” said Fort Frances OPP Cst. Anne McCoy, who made the trip to Pikangikum along with fellow OPP officers, helping to transport the estimated four-five tonnes […]
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Robin McCormick A team of four local curlers has advanced to the senior women’s provincial playdowns in Blind River at the end of February. Judy LaBelle and her rink of Nancy Evans, Mary-Beth Tkachuk, and Trudy Badiuk finished in a tie for first place at 3-2 at the inter-regional playdowns […]
Dave Ogilvie Former employees, friends, and customers from the area gathered at the Emo post office to help Postmistress Dixie Kinnear celebrate her recent retirement. After 43 years as an employee of Canada Post, starting as a part-timer, Dixie decided it was time to retire. Those on hand for the […]
Dave Ogilvie The annual general meeting of the Chapple recreation committee was held Monday (Jan. 11) at 6 p.m. at the Chapple Hall. This year’s committee members include Marvis Darrah, Wellington Gibson, Trevor Judson, Davis McKelvie, George Oltsher, and Rilla Race (Chapple council rep). Other community members who have attended […]
Heather Latter A year-and-a-half after their unsuccessful quest for funding on CBC’s “Dragon’s Den,” Andrew Atwell and Ron Allen of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation still are moving ahead with production of a wild rice popped cereal they invented. “We’ve already got the cereal patented, of course, and now we’re launching a […]
the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP detachment and the North West Region Crime Unit are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a one-month-old baby girl from Fort Frances. The child, Rhianna Gosselin-Allen of 327 Third St. E., passed away Monday in hospital in […]
the OPP The OPP and its Criminal Investigation Branch have initiated a new area on the OPP website focusing on unsolved homicides in Ontario. The Unsolved Homicide Investigation Teams (UHIT) have been established to conduct a review of unsolved homicides, bringing cases up to current investigative standards and forensic analysis. […]
Dave Ogilvie The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 in Emo is hosting the annual “Betty Kellar Memorial” card party this Saturday (Jan. 9) starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please register prior to the party by calling the Legion at 482-2250. In related news, the Emo Legion will host […]
Press Release In the ongoing effort to educate the motoring public about the dangers attributed to drinking and driving, OPP officers were out in full force in Rainy River District. Between Nov. 27 and Jan. 4, the OPP checked 7,443 vehicles during this year’s Festive R.I.D.E. initiative. In the process, […]
Robin McCormick The draw for a trip to Las Vegas will be held this Saturday (Jan. 9) at the Emo arena. Organized by the Friends of the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre, tickets cost $2 each, which can be purchased up to the draw time (4 p.m.) Hockey members are encouraged […]
Peggy Revell Municipalities across the district took full advantage of the economic stimulus funding that flowed in 2009, but many local leaders are predicting 2010 will be a drier year. “The cupboards are going to be bare [this] year, there’s no doubt about it,” said Alberton Reeve Mike Hammond, who […]
Peggy Revell With 2010 having arrived, the “Heart of the Continent Partnership” has its sights set on building co-operation and dialogue along the Ontario/Minnesota border, including establishing region-wide community-based training on balancing nature, commerce, and cross-border opportunities. “This is really about bringing people together for the common good,” said Doug […]
