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. […]
District News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
