Dave Ogilvie The annual Boxing Day bonspiel was held at the Emo Curling Club on Saturday, with nine team digging themselves out of a snowy Christmas in order to participate in the annual competition. Breakfast began at 8 a.m., with the curling getting underway around 9. The canteen, which was […]
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Dan Falloon Just a week ago, the Borderland Snowmobile Club was saying it just needed snow to get the trails ready to go. Well, they sure got their wish—and local riders are benefitting. Club president Dave Goodman said the trails are open from Fort Frances to Stratton. “The trails from […]
Robin McCormick I’d like to take this opportunity to wish a happy holiday season to all. May you enjoy your Christmas with family and friends. I am fortunate to have my family from St. Thomas, Ont. in for two weeks. As such, I’ll be taking a two-week holiday from my […]
Dave Ogilvie The Rainy River Future Development Corp. will hold another videoconference, this one entitled “Things to Know Before Starting Your Small Business Website,” at its office in Fort Frances (608 Scott St.) on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. Coree Francisco (Lanoie.com) will cover such topics as choosing your […]
Dave Ogilvie Facing the loss of a home due to fire, and the prospect of rebuilding, can be a daunting task. Most people tend to feel a bit lost and overwhelmed by the myriad of decisions that must be made. This, however, was not the case for Pastor Conrad Dueck […]
the OPP Yesterday around 1:45 p.m., police began receiving a number of calls from the public indicating they hear a loud explosion and felt their house shake. The calls were received from residents and business owners from the Nickel Lake area right through to Stanjikoming First Nation. A police investigation […]
Robin McCormick Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Johanna Rittau on her passing. A hard-working woman who found beauty in the outdoors, I often remember my father stopping to look at her beautiful gardens, especially her flowers. She definitely had a green thumb. She will be sadly […]
Dave Ogilvie The annual Boxing Day bonspiel is being planned by the Emo Curling Club for Dec. 26. Breakfast will start at 8 a.m. with the curling to follow at 9 a.m. The entry fee for this year’s event will be $40 per team, which includes breakfast. The canteen also […]
Staff A residence located at Fire #33 on Church Road in Devlin burned down last Thursday night—and the cause of the blaze may never be known. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong, who handles the administrative duties for the La Vallee Fire Department, said an insurance investigator was on site […]
Peggy Revell Although the data still is being crunched, it was a “pretty good year” for the crops grown at the agricultural research station in Emo this year. “All and all, it was a decent year,” said Kim Jo Bliss, the station’s research technician, noting this was the first year […]
Dave Ogilvie Christmas traditionally is a time of year when people are encouraged to give to those in need. Food banks, churches, and other community organizations ask those who have much to share with those who are suffering through hard times. Many people donate their time, money, and talents simply […]
Staff With the holiday season underway, the OPP have been very busy with the annual R.I.D.E. program across Rainy River District. During the first week of the program (Nov. 27-Dec. 4), officers checked 2,365 vehicles in total. One person was charged with an impaired driving offence while there have been […]
