Dave Ogilvie “Holly Daze,” Emo’s annual pre-Christmas celebration, once again has been declared a success by local merchants. Despite the frosty weather, the two-day festival attracted people from across the district anxious to start their Christmas shopping or pick up a bargain or two given all the in-store sales and […]
District News
Robin McCormick The bustle of Christmas is upon us—and our rural area is no exception. The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place in Emo this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 5-6). Activities begin Friday with a Santa Claus parade a 6 p.m., followed by fireworks. Hot chocolate and cookies also will […]
Dave Ogilvie The Friends of the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre is planning a 3-on-3 hockey tournament on Dec. 27-28 to raise funds for the arena. The cost of entering a team, comprised of nine players and one goalie, will be $300. There will be a maximum of six teams in […]
Dave Ogilvie It’s been 10 years since their first concert, but members of the Emo Centennial Choir still are as enthusiastic as they were in 1998. One member, in fact, has been a participant every single year while several others have taken part in most of the concerts. The choir […]
Press Release A Wabigoon man and his company have been fined $5,000 each for illegally harvesting timber in a Crown forest. Henry Grant Wetelainen was found guilty after the Crown appealed his Jan. 15 acquittal. He was convicted under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act of harvesting timber in a Crown […]
Dave Ogilvie It was just two short years ago that the Emo “Meals on Wheels” group took on the task of spearheading the purchase of a new handi-van for the district. The new vehicle, which was acquired that spring, partially was funded by the Township of Emo, as well as […]
Peggy Revell Alongside other sites across the country, local residents will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6. “We invite everybody to come out and participate,” said Peggy Loyie, the aboriginal healing and wellness co-ordinator for the United Native Friendship Centre here. […]
Dave Ogilvie It may seem like business as usually in Emo but behind the scenes, merchants, churches, and various organizations are busy preparing for the town’s annual seasonal celebration known as “Holly Daze,” which will be held Dec. 5-6 this year. The schedule for the two-day event is, indeed, extremely […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Foundation for Health Care special events committee members have been busy baking and packaging goodies in preparation for their new Christmas fundraiser, the “Up Scale Bake Sale,” to be held Thursday (Dec. 4) from 5-8 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge. Committee chair Joan Allison […]
Press Release The OPP began its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign at 12:01 a.m. this morning. The province-wide campaign continues until Jan. 2. With the holiday season fast approaching, the OPP reminds motorists of the danger of mixing alcohol or drugs with driving. “Impaired driving continues to […]
Robin McCormick The Township of La Vallee once again is hosting its annual community Christmas party and fun day. This year’s event is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7 starting at 2 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. People are encouraged to bring their sleds, cards, and games for an afternoon of […]
On Oct. 7, Emo OPP officers investigated the report of mischief in which five metal gates and posts to entrances of a private property on Highway 602, just west of Fort Frances, were damaged. Those responsible ripped the gates from the posts and discarded them in another location, hoping they […]
