Paige Desmond Rainy River Resources Ltd., a junior exploration company, spoke to about 20 people at the Emo Inn on Monday night about mining opportunities in the area. Hosted by the Emo Chamber of Commerce, the presentation served as an update on the company’s progress. Since 2004, the company has […]
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Rick Neilson Cattleman Neil Dennis, from Wawota, Sask., was in Rainy River District on Friday and Saturday. On Friday evening, he gave a presentation to about 30 farmers on the merits of holistic resource management, and specifically about high stock density. When Dennis is talking high density, he’s talking 800 […]
Dave Ogilvie Rick Neilson was declared the new president of the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture during the organization’s annual dinner, which was held Saturday night in the Barwick Hall. Linda Armstrong and Angela Halverson agreed to stay on as secretary and treasurer, respectively, for another year. Also elected to […]
Paige Desmond After a disappointing response caused the first Environmental Farm Planning workshop scheduled for last Wednesday to be cancelled, local Ontario Soil and Crop Association rep Dick Trivers said the session planned for tomorrow (Oct. 22) is still on. Trivers received no registrants for last week’s session and is […]
Press Release Marathon OPP, fire, and ambulance services attended a train-pedestrian collision at 2:35 p.m. on Saturday in Marathon. A CP train travelling westbound through Marathon struck a 17-year-old youth west of Peninsula Road. The male, who was travelling south along a path, tried to cross the tracks and was […]
It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Daniel Rodrigues of Kapuskasing, who won the $500 up for grabs that day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 12-18 were Larry Lennox (International Falls), Ray Thiessen Sr. (Ear Falls), Stacey Angus (Stratton), Chuck […]
Press Release Ontario is strengthening the local forest industry by helping AbitibiBowater increase the efficiency of its pulp and paper complex in Thunder Bay. The province is providing the company with a $1.16-million grant towards the $11.6-million project through the Forest Sector Prosperity Fund, which will help the company increase […]
Robin McCormick A large crowd showed up Friday to witness the unveiling of the Dance Fire monument, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of the tragic blaze that swept away 17 lives on Thanksgiving Day back in 1938. Four families who lost loved ones that day were represented as speeches […]
Dave Ogilvie Maurice MacMillan always has been known for his excellent memory. In fact, some people say he’s still as sharp as a tack! On Friday (Oct. 10), MacMillan celebrated his 102nd birthday with the residents of the Golden Age Manor in Emo and a few close friends. He said […]
Dave Ogilvie Creating successful business plans has become quite a tradition at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program—and this year was no exception. Last week, Grade 12 student Miriam Mast was awarded first place for her work in the 2008 Northwest High School Business Plan Contest. Since 2002, the Ministry of […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Public Library will be celebrating Ontario Library Week from Oct. 19-25. Please drop by on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for dainties, a beverage, and some free draws. A ribbon- and cake-cutting ceremony also will take place Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the […]
Jack Elliott Rainy River District is losing one of its major farming operations. The North End Farms Ltd. bison ranch, located in Dawson Township northwest of Rainy River, has announced it is closing the bison ranching operation. “There will be an orderly winding down of the ranch,” said Amos Brielmann […]
