Duane Hicks Just in time for Christmas, a second book about the history of the Township of La Vallee, as well as Dance, is here. “Further Connections,” a follow-up to “Connections,” published in February, 2004 to coincide with La Vallee’s centennial, was shipped last week and will be available at […]
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Jessica George Trespassing an issue, too Hunting is a very popular pastime in this neck of the woods. But while many hunters follow the rules, unfortunately there are a few who break the law and taint the name of the activity. One law that continues to be disregarded by some […]
Press Release OPP officers were notified of a theft that occurred sometime between last Wednesday night and the early-morning hours of Thursday. The theft occurred in the parking lot near Timberwolf Lodge Road, which in on Highway 502 about 40 km north of Highway 11. The parking lot is vacant now, […]
Staff “Further Connections,” a follow-up to “Connections,” a book published in February, 2004 to coincide with La Vallee’s centennial, has been shipped and is expected to be available towards the end of next week. Liz Donaldson, who put the second book together along with Joyce Witherspoon, Freeda Carmody, and Maxine […]
the OPP On Tuesday around 1:30 a.m., Thunder Bay OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check at the Harbour Expressway near the intersection of Highway 11/17 and Highway 61. The driver of a 1999 Volkswagon Jetta was observed approaching the RIDE check. The vehicle did not slow down as it […]
the NDP Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton yesterday presented at the Legislative Assembly a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures demanding the Ministry of Health Promotion renew the FOCUS Community Projects’ funding. FOCUS Community Projects provides substance abuse prevention programs in 22 communities across Ontario, including in Red Lake, Ignace, and […]
Dave Ogilvie With snow falling and a feeling of Christmas in the air, the audience at Donald Young School in Emo was treated to a heart-warming concert by the Borderland Orchestra, under the direction of Katherine Williams, on Friday night. Not only was it a fantastic evening of music, but […]
Staff An ongoing investigation into a blast that rocked the Atikokan generating station last week doesn’t appear to have caused any major damage, according to Ontario Power Generation spokesman Ted Gruetzner. “It doesn’t appear that there’s been any major damage,” he said of the plant. The initial investigation found some […]
Press Release Interested in upgrading your current skills? Are your employees looking to further develop their expertise? It’s possible with Contact North. You can attend college and university classes in Emo via Contact North, Northern Ontario’s Distance Education and Training Network. Through an innovative education and training delivery system, instructors […]
Robin McCormick Ethel Bujold was honoured with the 2008 “Senior of the Year” award for La Vallee, which was presented during the township’s annual community Christmas party on Sunday. It was not a surprise to anyone who knows Ethel that it was her year to shine. She is a very […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Centennial Choir’s Christmas concert on Monday evening (Dec. 8) at the Christian Reformed Church was well-attended by people from across the district. The evening of nine Christmas songs was warmly received by an appreciative audience, who gave the choir a standing ovation for their inspired performance. […]
Dave Ogilvie With the Canadian economy facing uncertainty and the world economy in turmoil, it certainly is reassuring to hear the local economy in Emo seems to be in good shape. The “Worldwatch Institute,” an organization that is concerned with economies around the world, states that “strong local economies are […]
