Duane Hicks District representatives had a jam-packed agenda for the annual general meeting and conference of the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s board on Saturday in Atikokan, including passing two resolutions and hearing a myriad of speakers. The board passed a resolution from the Town of Rainy River to petition […]
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Robin McCormick The Rainy River District Municipal Association held its annual general meeting this past Saturday (Jan. 31) in Atikokan. La Vallee Reeve Emily Watson, along with councillors Freeda Carmody and Ross Donaldson, were among the delegates attending the meeting, where many important issues were discussed. In related news, Reeve […]
Dave Ogilvie Last Tuesday (Jan. 27) was national Family Literacy Day at Donald Young School in Emo. Family Literacy Day was created by the ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Honda Canada back in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year-round. Every year […]
Dave Ogilvie Pastor Conrad Dueck and his family are extremely grateful for all the donations they’ve received from area churches, businesses, and individuals after losing their home to a fire last Tuesday (Jan. 27). “We have been awed, humbled, amazed, stunned, overjoyed, brought to tears, laughed, smiled, and wondered at […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore School here. The agenda for the meeting includes: •the Recognition of Excellence presented to F.H. Huffman School for its ongoing efforts to teach the “Character in Action” theme for February, […]
Duane Hicks A perennially-popular event that raises tens of thousands of dollars each year to help district individuals and families with medical bills, the 11th-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner is slated for Sunday, March 1 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Linda Hamilton, a member of the organizing committee, said yesterday they […]
Staff For those skilled with the skillet, brilliant with baking, or have a frying forte, the “Friends of the Library” still are looking for people to drop off their favourite recipes at the Fort Frances Public Library. “It’s a little fundraiser, and it’s a way that the ‘Friends of the […]
Peggy Revell He may be young, but 14-year-old Lyle Dolph has been recognized for his years of volunteer service by being nominated for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. “It’s always nice to recognize a young person, such as Lyle Dolph, who through his work with seniors, and […]
Staff With February right around the corner, so too is the start-up of the next “In Search of Your Warrior” program. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit from Feb. 2-27, its aim is to address men’s violence. “We’re pretty excited about doing this again,” […]
Robin McCormick
The Emo Legion will host a fish fry this Saturday (Jan. 31), with the menu also featuring salads, potatoes, desserts, and a beverage. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m., with admission being $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Take-out orders are available prior to […]
Dave Ogilvie A fish fry supper will be held this Saturday (Jan. 31) from 5-7 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under, with take-out meals being available prior to 4:30 p.m. Come out and support the Legion, have a fantastic […]
Staff There are some big plans—and big fun—in the works for the 27th-annual Nestor Falls winter carnival now less than a month away. “I like to bill it as a fun-filled weekend for the entire family,” said Howard Dodd of the Nestor Falls recreation committee, who is one of the […]
