Duane Hicks While it may not be fall yet, let alone winter, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the “Christmas cantata.” Those interested in singing in this year’s Christmas cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 […]
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Staff It’s time to clean out the garage and basement, and get rid of stockpiles of paint, oil, and other hazardous goods, when Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day is held here this Saturday (Sept. 13). The event, which previously had been called Household Hazardous Waste Day, will run from […]
Dave Ogilvie The “Country Blend” concert at the Emo Legion on Friday evening was extremely well-received by an enthusiastic audience. The event, sponsored by the Dance Fire Memorial committee, also featured a cash bar, light lunch, and silent auction. The money raised will go towards the Dance Fire Memorial, which […]
Jack Elliott With the status quo forestry industry in a funk, perhaps now is the time to be investigating in new opportunities. The Town of Rainy River, for instance, has a number of physical structures that could house value-added industries for the forestry sector. The front portion of the former […]
Robin McCormick The 55+ Seniors Expo, featuring about 10 booths, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Emo Legion. The day will be filled with many fun and educational events, as well as free draws. The first 100 participants also will receive a free bag. […]
Rick Neilson A number of people were asked what, for them, was the outstanding feature of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association’s yearling sale held Saturday at the Stratton sales barn. Lisa Teeple, working in the office overlooking the sales ring, said she was most impressed by the participation of local […]
Jessica George With the unveiling of the monument commemorating the 1938 Dance fire exactly one month away, the organizing committee has been very busy fundraising the last bit of money and hammering out the last-minute details. A benefit concert, featuring the group “Country Blend,” was held Friday night at the […]
The Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories” is on for this Saturday (Sept. 6). And for those who have procrastinated about registering, there is still time left. “I would like them if they could still call,” said Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District. […]
Public Works superintendent Dan Wilson gave Emo council an oral report on the progress of road repairs in the municipality at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26. All necessary work will be completed soon, including preparing the dump for the winter months, said Wilson. Wilspon also briefed the Council […]
A “Tribute to the Legends of Country Music” will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Emo Legion starting at 7 p.m. The group “Country Blend”, who have recorded 6 CD’s, will be performing the music of Dolly, Patsy, Loretta, Kitty, Jeannie, Del Wood, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, […]
After a very busy summer of running her own business “Captured Memoirs”, Allison Barron finally has something to show for all of her effort as her first book, “Captured Memoirs: In the Midst of the Battle” is completed and already graces the shelves of a handful of stores in Fort […]
