Meet visiting artist Patricia Cummins tomorrow evening for a peek into the world of a professional artist and art educator. Patricia was selected as one of two Artists in Residence at Voyageurs National Park this year. Learn about her experiences interpreting the park landscape through oils and pastels. This “Special […]
District News
A public meeting has been set for Aug. 22 for the residents of Emo to discuss user fees, utility fees, and water usage in the township. The issues were mentioned during last Tuesday’s council meeting, with a suggestion to raise water dispenser fees at the municipal garage and limit the […]
The annual Borderland Quarter Horse Show was held this past weekend at the Emo Fair grounds, but it was the new outdoor arena there which set this year’s show apart from the rest. “It happened very quickly,” enthused Angela Halvorsen, spokesperson for the Rainy River Valley Horse Council, the group […]
Someone’s trash may very well be someone else’s treasure. Paul Montain, with Mountain Environmental in Minnesota, explained just that at the Emo Agricultural Research Station’s open house late last month. He noted that the excess wood ash from the Boise Cascade mill might be beneficial to farm land in the […]
The following article on feeding systems for beef cows is by Christoph Wand, Beef Cattle and Sheep Nutritionist, OMAFRA, based upon his travels around the province. He’s had the chance to see many feeding systems at work in the beef cow business, as well as other sectors, including new dairy, […]
Each year since 1992, the park has temporarily closed the land and water areas around active bald eagle nests to visitor use during their critical nesting periods. The closures have been based on recommendations of bald eagle researchers from across the U.S. to land management agencies and in accordance with […]
A Blue River, Wisc. man has been sentenced to six months in jail for illegally hunting and killing black bears and a Canadian lynx in the Ignace area during the summers of 2002, 2003 and 2004. Adam Lawinger, 28, pleaded guilty to 21 charges. He has been banned from hunting […]
Back in April, 2006, someone went to Dingwall Ford in Dryden where they caused about $5,000 in damage to a 2006 Ford 250 “Harley Davidson” edition. Also, in March of this year, someone deliberately caused around $5,000 damage to an electronic display sign at Ignace High School. If you have […]
A LaSalle, Ontario man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and was fined $5,250 following a three-year Ministry of Natural Resources investigation. Dennis J. Dundara, 48, will have his rifle returned after he has paid the fine. Due to a self-imposed hunting suspension for the last two seasons, he will not […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Fejos Rousseau to the position of principal at St. Michael’s School. Mrs. Fejos Rousseau has been a vice-principal at both St. Michael’s and St. Francis School since August 2004. She has been employed by the board […]
For the 28th year, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is offering an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a free summer string workshop to be held Aug. 13-18 at the Ranier Community Building. Visiting professional musicians from the United States and Canada will share their experience and expertise […]
Travis Belluz and wife, Genevieve were honoured with a wedding celebration at the home of Jim and Glenda Belluz (Travis’s parents) on Sat. (Aug. 5). Travis and Genevieve were married June 24, in Calgary. Many friends and family members attended the celebration. Genevieve’s parents were at the event, they travelled […]
