Jack Elliott When he stepped through our front door, his face covered with wild red whiskers and a bushy mop of hair poking out from under a crumpled hat, 19-year-old Jordan Beller looked like he was stepping out of history—a Boer “trekker” returned from the wild African veldt. In fact, […]
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Robin McCormick Crossroads students and teachers are busily preparing for a talent show there on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. With many students planning to display their wide variety of talent, this promises to be an enjoyable evening. Admission is $1 for adults and free for those 14 and […]
Rick Neilson With the cost of produce having shot up more than 25 percent in the past year, it was no surprise to see the Emo curling club filled to capacity when the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs presented a production information meeting last Thursday evening (April […]
Peggy Revell Grand Council Treaty #3 and ministers from the Ontario government marked a commitment to improve relations between First Nations and the province at a ceremony last Thursday at Stanjikoming. Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield, and Northern Development and Mine minister Michael Gravelle were on hand […]
Dave Ogilvie Although winter just doesn’t seem to want to loosen its grip on the district, a large number of people from across the area turned out to celebrate Spring Fever Days in Emo on April 16-18. Merchants and event organizers all were pleased with the warm, sunny weather on […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host a “Spring Fling” this Sunday (April 19) from 2-4 p.m. in the Devlin Hall. Coffee and delicious homemade desserts will be served. There also will be penny and bake tables offering something for everyone. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 […]
Press Release Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota is pleased to announce the election to its board of directors of Terence Douglas (Kenora) and Shirley Keesic (Red Lake). Both individuals bring an incredible array of tools to an already strong board, and look forward to enhancing one of […]
Jack Elliott With winter finally releasing its icy grip on the district, the courtyard rehabilitation project at Rainy River High School is driving towards home in its fundraising goal of $15,000. Last Thursday morning (April 9), a pancake-and-sausage breakfast was served up to hungry hoards in the multi-purpose room at […]
Dave Ogilvie This year’s “Spring Fever Days” (April 16-18) will be a busy time for many people across the district. One event that should not be missed, however, is the men’s monthly breakfast meeting at the Emo Legion this Saturday at 8 a.m. For only $10, the men of district […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo seniors’ carpet bowling club has added a whole new dimension to their Thursday morning activities. Last Thursday, the group received two brand new Nintendo Wii video systems—complete with sports and fitness software and flat-screen TVs. Club co-ordinator Mollie Crozier accepted the donation from Jacqui Hunsperger, first […]
Mitch Calvert For Emo native Dennis Ogilvie, running is more than a just a hobby, it’s a passion. The 23-year-old personal trainer, certified through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology after attending Niagara College, is putting his skills to use by running six 5K runs this summer to raise money […]
Peggy Revell Some schools in the district just got a little bit “smarter” as two First Nation communities have stepped forward with funding for more SMART board technology. Rainy River First Nations will providing funding of $10,398.72 for new SMART boards at Donald Young School in Emo, as well as […]
