Peggy Revell Countrywide, it’s the time of the year to get into the “learn to do by doing” spirit as November marks national 4-H month. Locally, there won’t be much happening, noted Tracy Hyatt, the district’s 4-H volunteer co-ordinator, since this time of year is slower for the area’s 4-H […]
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Peggy Revell Preliminary plans are in the works for a new school in Mine Centre. “Mine Centre has been a long time without a new school,” noted Jack McMaster, director of education for the Rainy River District School Board. “And this is another opportunity for ourselves, as a board, to […]
Dave Ogilvie The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 has announced its plans for Remembrance Day 2008. The day will begin with a service in the Devlin Hall at 10 a.m. Ceremonies at the cenotaphs in Devlin (11 a.m.) and Emo (11:45 a.m.) will follow. A lunch then will be held […]
Robin McCormick This Tuesday (Nov. 11) is Remembrance Day and let’s hope all Canadians take time to remember the many, many people who lost their lives in war. And also remember those Canadians who are still in countries where they are trying to make a difference while helping their fellow […]
Staff Neil McQuarrie, author of the highly-anticipated book, “Dance is on Fire!” will be in attendance for the book’s unveiling on Friday, Nov. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Emo Inn in Emo and again on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pharmasave in Fort Frances. He will […]
Dave Ogilvie Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, well-known for the natural splendour of its forest, wildlife, and lakes, recently has added to its reputation as a “green” municipality. Just last spring, the municipality took advantage of a one-time grant from the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative program in order to purchase and install […]
Peggy Revell Now weighing in at 15 pounds and three-and-a-half ounces, “Baby Ben” has a lot to celebrate with the arrival of his first birthday. Born Nov. 10 last year, tiny Benjamin Marr arrived 15 weeks early and weighed just one pound, four oz. He would spend the next months […]
Duane Hicks With the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season officially over as of Oct. 31, the numbers show the West Fire Region had a much more quiet season than in recent years. The region saw a total of 218 fires, consuming 1,214.8 hectares—down considerably from 479 fires blackening 32,852 […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Public Library officially celebrated its new automated loan system as part of this year’s Ontario Public Library Week festivities. On hand for the celebrations was Ontario NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton, representatives from Chapple and La Vallee townships, “Angel the Clown,” and several community […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Rainy River District products will be getting the chance to shine when they’re showcased at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto next month. “Rainy River Future Development Corp. has taken seven different producers’ products and we’ve packaged them into these lovely gift boxes and then […]
Rick Neilson As it turns out, last Saturday’s sale won’t be the final one at the Stratton sales barn in 2008. The Rainy River Hereford Association is presenting the “Golden Opportunity ’O8 Sale” this coming Saturday (Nov 1). The barn will open at 11 a.m., with the sale starting at […]
Peggy Revell Rainy River District products will be getting the chance to shine when they’re showcased at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto next month. “Rainy River Future Development Corp. has taken seven different producers’ products and we’ve packaged them into these lovely gift boxes and then we’re […]
