If she had the chance to be Emo Fair Queen all over again, Samantha Loveday would take the opportunity in a New York minute. The 16-year-old Fort Frances teen was crowned during the 2006 Emo Fair but come tomorrow evening (Aug. 16), she will pass her crown on to […]
District News
There are just a few slight changes and additions to this year’s Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society annual fall fair, but president Emily Watson feels each will enhance the popular district event. For example, a new event—an open mic night—is set to be held on Saturday night upstairs in […]
On the heels of performing with country music star Michelle Wright during the Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation of Ontario in Thunder Bay last month, singer/songwriter Sandra Allan of Emo feels she is finally making strides in her music career. “I had a wonderful time there—all we […]
Several local riders were among the some 40 competitors in the annual quarter horse show held in Emo on the weekend and Angela Halvorsen, one of the organizers of the event, expressed it was an excellent show. “We had a good turnout, beautiful weather and the grounds were in […]
The Kenora Bass International tournament took place just hours away this weekend, and many anglers in the region made the trip—including a few winners. Jess Swenson and Michael Reid of Sioux Narrows were the top finishers from the amongst the regional competitors in KBI’s 20th year, coming up with […]
The Emo Speedway will host its annual Rea Memorial two-day championship this Friday and Saturday, beginning both days at 6:30 p.m. “The fair weekend is very prestigious,” explained Anthony Leek, vice-president of the Emo Speedway. “Winning it is probably one of the biggest things that can happen to you […]
The 2007 Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fair is set to go. Organizing volunteers have been busy and it looks like this fair will not let you down! Four of the traditional events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The annual cloggers contest takes place Friday morning at 9:30. Thursday […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association announced Thursday they have hired a new manager for their Stratton sales barn. Clayton Teeple of Barwick was the successful candidate of the position foremost for his qualifications from having worked in the sales barn previously. “We’re glad that he applied,” noted RRCA secretary […]
The day started off with all the 4-H members unloading their steers and heifers at Barb and Brent Miller’s residence. After the cattle were settled, Jared called the meeting to order and we recited the 4-H pledge. Next, all steers and heifers were weighed. Then all intermediate members led […]
THUNDER BAY, Ont. —Some old ideas which have never been implemented may see new life from a panel geared toward forest sector recovery. The Task Force of Resource-Dependent Communities stopped in this northwestern Ontario city yesterday to hear ideas and suggestions to fix the forestry crisis, which has hit […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has rescinded the boil water advisory in Atikokan. Clearwells in the Atikokan Water Treatment Plant have been at healthy levels for several days. Sampling of the water treatment plant and the distribution system show the water to be safe. The township is keeping the […]
Two new forest fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening. Fort Frances District responded to a fire on Maria Lake in Quetico Park, which was smouldering at last report. And Thunder Bay District responded to a lightning-caused blazed that people reported flaring up within an […]
