Kerry Hyatt of Devlin was thrilled her 4-H steer earned the “Grand Champion” title during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair on the weekend, but she would have liked to see higher bids at Saturday’s auction. At $2. 345/lb., her steer claimed one of the highest bids (from […]
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No one could have wiped the smile off Chelsea Bragg’s face after she was crowned the 2007 Emo Fair Queen at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair on Thursday. “It’s so shocking,” enthused the 17-year-old who lives north of Emo in Finland. “Everyone did so wonderful. I didn’t think […]
The 107th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fall fair was again a success and president Emily Watson attributes that to the hard work of all the volunteers. “We couldn’t do it without them,” she stressed. “These are not just people on the board, there are additional volunteers. All of our […]
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the regulation of Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake, or the water quality on the Rainy River, is invited to the joint annual public meeting of the International Rainy Lake Board of Control and the International Rainy River Water Pollution Board tonight in the Falls. […]
Atikokan OPP officers are investigating several thefts in the district. On Sunday, Aug. 12 an Atikokan resident reported his Alumacraft canoe stolen from Birch Lake. The canoe has a square stern and a “Canoe Canada” logo on the side of it. Stolen on Monday, Aug. 13 was a […]
Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a mischief complaint Wednesday at Huffman School. A total of 14 windows had been broken at the school. Police have also received complaints of bicycle thefts. On Tuesday, a Second Street resident reported the theft of a grey BMX “Invader” bike. […]
Voyageurs National Park is offering a weekend of special programs this Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 18-19) to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the lakes. Many programs are free of charge, but reservations are encouraged. Events on Saturday include the North Canoe Voyage on Kabetogama Lakefrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. […]
NDP Leader Howard Hampton announced earlier this week the first step in his plan to reverse four years of Dalton McGuinty ignoring cash-strapped municipalities and the priorities of Ontario’s hard-pressed municipal property taxpayers. Hampton said the NDP will deliver needed relief by uploading downloaded court security costs. The plan […]
The Atikokan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their involvement this year in the Atikokan Bass Classic 20th anniversary. In conjunction with the bass tourney, the Chamber is hosting the “Celebrate the North Festival” this week (Aug. 13-17). Atikokan Bass Classic competitor’s weigh-in Friday and Saturday […]
Members of Emo council, along with the municipality’s bylaw enforcement officer, discussed revamping the current pool fencing bylaw—and enforcing it—at the regular council meeting held last Tuesday (Aug. 7). Given the recent affordability of some types of above ground swimming pools, it was noted the safety of residents in […]
Reigning Emo Fair Queen Samantha Loveday will pass along her crown tomorrow night to one of this year’s contestants—Chelsea Bragg, Sairah Chabot, Rebecca Mosbeck, Brittany Roen, Raylene Smith, and Bridgette Thompson. The six girls have been very busy for most of the summer, but have also been enjoying the […]
The number of horses and riders competing in the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair has been increasing for the past few years and this year that has organizers scrambling to find room to house all of the participants. “We have about 18 horses more than we have […]
