Dave Ogilvie A benefit for Shauna (Allen) Smith, who’s been diagnosed and hospitalized with cancer, will take place at the Emo Legion this Saturday (Sept. 26). Dinner is at 5 p.m., with a live auction starting at 7 p.m. Live music by local band “Centre-Line” then gets underway at 9 […]
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the MNR Two area residents have been fined for illegally dumping household garbage on Crown land. Cassie Calahaisen of Kenora and Nathaniel Newell, of Keewatin, were charged under the Public Lands Act for dumping garbage on Crown land and fined $750 and $500, respectively. Court heard that on Feb. 14, […]
Jack Elliott More than 100 district farmers enjoyed an afternoon at the Stratton sales yard on Saturday to celebrate its 50th consecutive season. Operated by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, the yard has been the focus of beef cattle marketing in Rainy River District since its formation. Also on hand […]
Ken Johnston While the number of entries was down this year, the weights were up at the 15th-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival. Only 16 pumpkins were entered, down from last year’s 28, but that was to be expected after the terrible growing season this year. However, last year’s […]
Staff A Fort Frances teen is facing two charges after being arrested while walking to his school bus stop yesterday morning. Following the arrest, police determined the 15-year-old male had more than 20 marijuana cigarettes and one gram of cannabis marijuana on his possession. He was charged with possession for […]
Duane Hicks With black bears not expected to go into hibernation for at least another month, they are on the prowl—filling their bellies prior to their winter-long rest. Local bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Arlene Byrnes noted yesterday said that since June, 20 nuisance bears have been reported, with the most […]
Duane Hicks A independently-conducted community satisfaction survey regarding local policing which will presented to the Police Services Board tomorrow indicates residents are very concerned about illegal substance abuse. As such, the local OPP detachment is taking extra measures to crack down on drugs. During a quarterly police activity report given […]
Robin McCormick Crossroads School here in Devlin will host its annual open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an evening to meet the teachers and new principal, as well as to familiarize yourself with the upcoming school year. In other news, Crossroads students will be running […]
Dave Ogilvie Although the Emo Centennial Choir was formed 11 years ago, its longtime members are eager to start practising for their annual Christmas concert. Under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, and with accompaniment from Lisa Vos, the choir will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Christian Reformed […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo CIBC staff, in conjunction with Rejuvenate Fitness, once again are organizing this year’s “Run for the Cure.” Rejuvenate volunteers will officiate at the event, which will start in front of the fitness centre on Sunday, Oct. 4. “The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC ‘Run for the […]
the MNR An Ignace man has been fined $2,000 for allowing his two dogs to be at large during closed season for moose. Robby Levesque pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 on each of two charges of being the person responsible for a dog and permitting it to be at […]
Jack Elliott 2009 marks the 50th season the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association has held cattle sales at its yard in Stratton. The first sale was held Oct. 1, 1960 when 975 head were sold to 29 buyers from Manitoba, southern Ontario, and Minnesota as well as local producers. The first […]
