The provincial government announced Monday it is investing in 76 communities that have met eligibility requirements for the $8-million Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program (OSWAP). Emo, Chapple, and Rainy River were the communities in this area that received funds. “Since 2003, this government has made ongoing investments in water and […]
District News
The “Teachers Learning Together” team from Crossroads School in Devlin was saluted last night with the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly Recognition of Excellence Award for taking on an action research project. In conjunction with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and a support team from Lakehead University in […]
With a full slate on his agenda, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff has a positive outlook on the coming year. Some of his priorities include the forestry industry, the Canadian Content Levels for Public Transportation (“Buy Canada”) project, and agricultural issues. Boshcoff also plans on continuing to work with […]
Teachers at Crossroads School in Devlin have taken on an action research project in conjunction with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and a support team from Lakehead University. For their efforts, the Rainy River District School Board will recognize the Teachers Learning Together Team at its regular meeting tomorrow […]
The winning raffle ticket for the Emo Firemen’s Association was drawn Friday, Dec. 28th at Cloverleaf in Emo. Martin Kellar of Fort Frances won a Samsung 50-inch plasma HDTV, a Panasonic deluxe home theatre system, and a Playstation 3. “I never win anything,” Kellar said when contacted by phone. The […]
A number of minor revisions are being made to the new 2008-09 fishing regulations, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield announced last Thursday. “The early release of the new streamlined 2008-09 Fishing Regulations Summary gave members of the public a chance to identify some clarifications and additions,” noted Cansfield. “We are […]
Aaron Bisson has made few changes since taking ownership of the Emo Inn in the middle of the summer, but two weeks ago he welcomed a new member to his staff. Chef Ryan Parisien comes highly-recommended by people from across the district. This fall, Parisien operated his own business, Parisien […]
January is “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District has plenty in the works to mark it. One of the biggest events is the third-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction,” which is slated for Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Adventure Inn here. Margaret Schonewille, executive director […]
Crossroads School had its annual Christmas celebration last Wednesday night. But instead of the regular Christmas concert, it tried a family gathering. There were Christmas crafts, games, puzzles, and activities the whole family could enjoy. The ice rink was cleared and kids where encouraged to bring their skates and hockey […]
Memories of past Christmases are as varied as the people who remember them. Maurice MacMillan, 101, a resident of the Golden Age Manor in Emo, remembered Christmases on the farm when he was only two or three years old. Oranges often were found in their stockings. “We got one every […]
Donations to the Emo Spray Park continue to roll in. Meyers Clothing, for instance, donated $611 from their recent “Cutest Baby Contest,” which was held in conjunction with “Holly Daze.” Thanks to Cheryl and staff for running such successful contest! Meanwhile, the organizing committee of the annual Emo Walleye Classic […]
Several changes to Ontario’s fishing regulations come into effect on Jan. 1. The changes are part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ new ecological framework for recreational fisheries management in Ontario. Under this approach, the MNR is managing fisheries on a landscape basis rather than on a lake-by-lake basis. The […]
