FORT FRANCES—Members of the Local Food for Local People (LFLP) committee spoke with Pat Johnson, director of food safety for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, via a teleconference last week to propose interim solutions to processing district livestock locally until an abattoir can be built here. […]
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On Monday of this week, Voyageurs National Park staff conducted a ground and aerial reconnaissance of ice conditions throughout the park. While all of the interior lakes are now frozen, the main water bodies of Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point, and Crane lakes have open water, with thin ice along […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its inaugural meeting tomorrow to swear in trustees following last month’s election, followed by the first regular meeting of the new board. The board also will hold an election for chair and vice chair following the swearing in. Former board chair Gerry […]
Three beef carcasses at Greensides General Store in Devlin, which were condemned by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs earlier this month, were picked up and rendered last week. Owner Murnie Allen noted OMAFRA officials were at his store at 6:10 a.m. last Wednesday and he loaded […]
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards help organizations across the province ensure their volunteers receive the recognition they deserve. And Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko stressed at a meeting earlier this month that she’d like to see many of the community’s volunteers nominated this year. “I think Emo has […]
The annual Devlin/La Vallee community Christmas party is set to go Dec. 10, which is always a great way to get together before the holidays. The day begins at 2 p.m. with cards, board games, and tobogganing or outside events (weather permitting). This is a potluck event, so be sure […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Ken Boshcoff met Monday with federal Agriculture minister Chuck Strahl and four of his senior staff to discuss the impact of this year’s drought on the farmers of the Rainy River, Kenora, Thunder Bay, and Algoma districts. Strahl was receptive and understanding of Boshcoff’s appeal. He has […]
Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” celebration this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1-2) is not just popular because of the activities like the parade and fireworks. Special promotions in local businesses also tend to draw large crowds to the community. “It’s one of our busiest times of the year,” said Dan Loney […]
The Pictograph Art Gallery in Atikokan currently is holding its annual Christmas Market, featuring the art/craftworks of local artisans. Many, many items are on display for sale, including pottery, paintings, photography, woodcrafts, knitted and crochet items, note cards, decorations, tote and duffel bags, and much more. This market runs through […]
Emo OPP is investigating counterfeit $20 bills that are in circulation across the district. Police are encouraging the public to take the time and carefully examine bills that come into their possession. A genuine bill will contain an optical security device that changes colour from gold to green when tilted. […]
The Emo Community Christmas Day Dinner will be held at Knox United Church there on Monday, Dec. 25 at 1 p.m. After the home-cooked traditional turkey dinner, pie, and Christmas pudding, there will be a brief program as well as an appearance by Santa Claus. Everyone is welcome. Donations at […]
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, Emo OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Off Lake Road. Police had been investigating earlier reports of night hunting taking place in the area. As a result of the vehicle stop, officers arrested a 48-year-old Marathon man with operation of a motor vehicle with […]
