She’s no stranger to the stage—and now she can add another title to her list of accomplishments. Brittany Hayes, a senior at Fort Frances High School, took home the top prize Saturday night from the third-annual “Walleyedol” singing competition held in conjunction with the Emo Walleye Classic. “It’s incredible,” Hayes […]
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Students at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program have been producing business plan projects for four years, but 10th-grader Felicia Schmutz is doing something rather unique for her venture. She developed a non-profit business called “Adopt-a-Doll,” where she sells hand-made Guatemalan dolls—complete with an adoption certificate. And the money she raises […]
Chip Leer, who made his debut as emcee for the Emo Walleye Classic over the weekend, was stunned by the crowds that packed the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre to watch both weigh-ins. Leer, who has been performing emcee duties for more than 15 years, said the overwhelming support residents of […]
Attendees at this year’s Emo Walleye Classic may not have had front row seats, but they were never too far from seeing the action with tournament media switching fully to live feed from its cameras. While live video had been used to an extent previously, it was only to compliment […]
Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following, or other, unsolved crimes within Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota. On Friday, April 26, a person was assaulted and robbed of cash and property outside the Dingwall Medical Centre in Dryden. The suspect is described as being about six feet and […]
The 1st Cochenour Cubs learned all about the importance of the walleye spawn from Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers from Red Lake District. The Cubs went on an outing to Coin Creek to observe the walleye spawn on May 3. COs Reg Plett and Don Maw gave the Cubs […]
Russell Richards is no longer working as the sales barn manager for the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. Following a special meeting of the RRCA’s board of directors held back on May 2, Richards received notice of his termination, which cited those present at the meeting unanimously voted in agreement to […]
Members of Emo council expressed concern of decreasing property assessments to Darlene Morgan, with the Municipal Property Assessment Corp., at their regular council meeting Monday night. Emo Reeve Ed Carlson said one of their biggest concerns is that the assessments are being lowered with no reason provided. “I was shocked […]
“Maybe this day will signify that we can walk in peace for the generation to come,” said Harry Kelly, deputy chief of the Onegaming First Nation. On Saturday (May 26), the Right Relations Circle—an initiative of United Church of Canada (UCC) congregations in the area—met for study and action regarding […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources reported no new fires in the Northwest Region again yesterday. Firefighters continue to work hard on the ongoing large fires in Northwestern Ontario—patrolling fire line and extinguishing hot spots within the fire perimeter. Thunder Bay fire #37, Thunder Bay fire #39, Sioux Lookout fire #11, […]
Kenora Forest Products is shutting down for a month due to a number of factors squeezing the forestry industry. Shifts at the sawmill will cease June 28 and resume July 30 in an effort to minimize the financial impact on the operation while allowing employees to enjoy their summer vacation […]
The provincial government is introducing proposed legislation that, if passed, would make Ontario a North American leader in species at risk protection and recovery, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last week. “The proposed legislation we are introducing today [March 13] sets a gold standard for protection and recovery of […]
