The Emo Legion will host a fish fry this Saturday (Jan. 31), with the menu also featuring salads, potatoes, desserts, and a beverage. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m., with admission being $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Take-out orders are available prior to […]
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Dave Ogilvie A fish fry supper will be held this Saturday (Jan. 31) from 5-7 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under, with take-out meals being available prior to 4:30 p.m. Come out and support the Legion, have a fantastic […]
Staff There are some big plans—and big fun—in the works for the 27th-annual Nestor Falls winter carnival now less than a month away. “I like to bill it as a fun-filled weekend for the entire family,” said Howard Dodd of the Nestor Falls recreation committee, who is one of the […]
Ken Johnston While the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association would not release its financial statements to the media for the first time in years, it did say it ended the year in the red in some accounts and in the black in others. Auditor Stacy Hahkala reported at last Wednesday night’s […]
Ken Johnston About 60 people attended the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association last Wednesday night in Stratton. RRCA president Ken McKinnon did not have to face an election again this year after a motion was passed last year stating, “To keep the existing board of directors until […]
Press Release Red Lake Nation College is pleased to announce that Wilfred Cyr has been selected as interim president effective Aug. 19, 2008. The college’s Board of Regents, chair Lorena Cook, and Lea Perkins, executive director of the Red Nation, asked Cyr, academic dean of the college since October, 2007 […]
Duane Hicks District representatives will have their plates full during the annual general meeting and conference of the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s board this Saturday (Jan. 31) in Atikokan. RRDMA president Emily Watson, who also is reeve of La Vallee, said while the executive does meet regularly and the […]
Peggy Revell After more than 12 years of helping out those in need, the “Door of Hope” Counselling Services in Fort Frances is closing as of Saturday (Jan. 31). And while it hasn’t always been easy, admitted Ron Hagerty, who spent those dozen years volunteering as a counsellor for the […]
Ken Johnston Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association members heard from several committees at its annual meeting last Wednesday night in Stratton. Steve Loshaw, of the abattoir steering committee opened his report by saying, “I did not want to stand before you and not have it built.” However, that is the case—with […]
Press Release Be advised that Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. will be upgrading its telephone system at Emo Health Centre today (Jan. 21) starting at 5 p.m. and lasting for about four hours. During this time period, the public may experience a “busy signal” when calling the hospital number (482-2881). […]
Dave Ogilvie The Canada Day Youth Award is designed to recognize and reinforce the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people from across Canada. It is a chance to salute and encourage Canadian youths who work hard to make a difference in their communities. Potential recipients must be 18 years […]
Robin McCormick A house on Cemetery Road here in Devlin was completely gutted by fire Monday morning. The owner, Steve Galusha, had left for work in the wee hours of the morning so the house was vacant at the time of the blaze. Neighbour Marvin Hatch noticed intense smoke around […]
