Despite the recent rain across the district, water conservation still is at the forefront for the Township of Emo. “Definitely, as a nation, as a whole, we’re one of the largest wasters of water probably in the world because we have so much, but you don’t think of it as […]
District News
The Atikokan Crisis Centre reported 100 percent occupancy at its emergency shelter for 2006/07—a new record. But Donna Kroocmo, executive director for the ACC, noted the figure does not necessarily mean abuse rates in the district are going up. “We advertised more than we ever had before. And our new […]
Come one, come all—the door to the kitchen is always open. That is, to Tess’s Kitchen, the newest business in town. Tess and Robert Coish opened their shop’s doors last week and ever since the “Open” sign—which hangs in the window—flickered on, they have been flooded with orders. “The community […]
Ten 4-H members from across the Rainy River District will be heading to New Brunswick next week as part of a Canadian exchange. The youths, ranging in age from 13-17, will leave Sunday (July 1) and spend one week in rural areas near Hampstead. Then their counterparts will visit here […]
No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, leaving just three blazes on the “active” list. Red Lake Fire #11 is burning in the remote northern sectors of Red Lake District. It is being observed through aerial reconnaissance, with the most recent patrol placing the fire […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has posted the Barwick Beach as “Unsafe for Swimming” due to high bacterial counts found during routine beach sampling. This beach will remain closed until satisfactory results are obtained.
Wildlife officials say an aggressive black bear that attacked a forestry worker near Thunder Bay this week has been caught and put down. Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer Russ Johnston said the 100-kilogram male bruin was discovered in a trap in a remote area. Johnston said it was most […]
The local man who chased a would-be thief and held him at gunpoint on his rural property has been cleared of wrongdoing. Two firearms-related charges against Guido Smilovic were dismissed Wednesday in provincial court. Smilovic, 77, was charged for an incident in May, after police received a 911 call from […]
At last Wednesday’s regular council meeting, members of the Township of Alberton agreed to support improved digital cellular and high speed internet service in Northwestern Ontario. The passed resolution authorized Reeve Mike Hammond to submit a letter of support for Rainy River Future Development Corp’s application for funding for the […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board passed its budget for the 2007/08 school year on Saturday, and remains in a balanced position. “It was a good budget,” said Mary-Catherine Kelly, director of education. “We had really worked hard in the fall to make sure that we had really planned appropriately […]
About 40 people from across the district attended the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation in Rainy River Thursday evening. The nominating committee presented five names for election at the AGM. One more candidate, Gord Armstrong of Rainy River, was nominated from the floor. Three […]
The Emo Spray Park committee is planning a barbecue for the end of the month, but it won’t be a regular barbecue—it’s been deemed a “Spray ‘n Slide” party. A giant 100 ft. “water slide” (a slip ‘n slide-type mat) and several sprinklers will be set up at the Lions […]
