Dry conditions over the Rainy-Namakan basin since June have caused low water conditions on Rainy Lake. Following an early but near normal spring run-off, basin conditions became dry and have remained so. Due to the lack of rainfall, the level of Rainy Lake has been below its lower rule curve […]
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The results of the delegate selection in the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal Riding Association have been released and seven of them will be supporting Ken Dryden for the party leadership. Henry and Margaret Cunningham, Lisa Lampi, and Cecil Leif of Atikokan are Dryden supporters, as are Matthew Gamsby, a youth […]
EMO —It’s a country club, but not the elite, exclusive, social retreat that may come to mind. Instead, the Emo Community Country Club, hosted by the Emo-La Vallee Healthy Communities Coalition, is an initiative enabling district senior citizens to explore the world by gathering to hear residents speak about different […]
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture celebrated its 30th anniversary Saturday evening with a dinner and dance at the Millennium Hall in Stratton. About 100 people attended, with many past presidents on hand as special guests. New Member Service rep Linda Armstrong invited all to browse through the complete list […]
Edward Carlson is running for the position of reeve in Emo. He works as a paramedic supervisor and lives with his wife, Diane. He has one son named Luke and is a fourth-generation son of Emo, as his family has lived in the community for more than 100 years. Edward […]
Geoff Pearce is vying for the position of reeve in the Township of Emo. He is a farm equipment mechanic and lives with his wife, Dr. Kim Meyers, in the community. The couple also have three children, Katie, Spencer, and Danielle. Pearce is not new to municipal politics as he […]
Herb Johnson is running for the position of councillor in Emo. Born and raised in Emo, he has been active in the community along with his wife, Peggy, of 27 years and their two children. He feels Emo is a great community to raise a family. Their daughter, Lainie, teaches […]
Ingrid Krampetz is vying for the position of reeve in Emo. She lives with her husband, Gary Gellert, and works as a family physician at the local clinic. Krampetz feels her 10 years of experience as a family physician (seven of those in Emo) and 10 years as a medical […]
Registered practical nurse Sylvia Hyatt is running for a seat on Emo council. Her family includes Brent Hyatt of Emo and Bradley Hyatt of Devlin. She has been the president of a CUPE local for 15 years and has 29 years’ nursing experience which she feels would be beneficial to […]
Ken Fisher is seeking re-election as councillor in Emo. He is a farmer, as well as school bus owner and operator, and lives with his wife, Evie. They have two daughters, Patty (husband, Randy, and daughter, Paige) and Charlene. Fisher is a life-time resident of the township and has 24 […]
Gary Judson is seeking re-election to Emo council. He is a heavy equipment mechanic at Ainsworth Barwick and lives with his wife, Jan. He has two sons, Morris and Trevor, who each have families of their own. Gary has spent the past 12 years on council and has served on […]
Glen Kellar is running for a seat on Emo council. He is the manager of the Back Alley Bar and is married with two children. This is Kellar’s first year running for council, but believes the community is ready for a change. He feels the community needs younger people to […]
