The fifth time is a charm, right? Well, maybe that’s not the saying, but it’s true for Deb Cornell and her Rainy River Elk Company. Cornell recently spent 10 days in Toronto promoting Rainy River District and her products in Northern Ontario’s pavilion at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. […]
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An annual fundraiser of making and selling apple pies was not only a success, but a lot of fun for those involved. Nearly 30 people from across the district turned out last Thursday at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo to make more than 650 pies—the most they’ve ever made […]
Years ago, you would never have seen a geomatics class on your high school timetable. But now it is an available elective for most Fort High students. And it was the work of students from this class that made up the Rainy River District School Board’s booth at the GIS […]
Now into its second-last week, the second season of Emo’s “Biggest Loser” challenge has proven to be successful yet again. Co-ordinator Colleen Vennechenko came up with the idea from the television show, which has participants compete to see who can lose the most weight. “But it has to be done […]
Cascades Inc. announced today it will shut down its fine papers plant in Thunder Bay, affecting 375 employees. Cascades said the plant, which specializes in the manufacturing of coated papers, will close by next Jan. 21. “The current economic situation within the pulp and paper industry, along with the recent […]
The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is visiting Thunder Bay and surrounding areas to deliver watershed and wetland presentations to school classes, seniors’ centres, and community groups. The interpretive centre’s “Watershed Legacy” team will deliver workshops to teachers, educational presentations to students and community groups, and watershed presentations at key […]
Fort Frances OPP officers investigated a robbery shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday. Investigation revealed an adult on the 300 block of First Street East had approached a 10-year-old boy. The suspect threatened the victim and then stole his Nintendo Game Boy. Police arrested the suspect shortly after the incident […]
A tradition first started here by Jan Hall-Bosma in the fall of 2000, the “Mitts for Kids—Helping Hands” campaign will continue this holiday season with a new organizer at the helm, Melissa Gushulak. “I am looking forward to it,” said Gushulak, who will be assisted by 2005 Fun in the […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff is frustrated with the games that continually are being played by the Opposition regarding the upcoming election. “The prime minister has made it very clear that he will call an election within 30 days of the release of the final Gomery report,” said Boshcoff. […]
The story you are about to read is true, though the name has been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. Valerie, a 43-year-old woman from Fort Frances, agreed to be interviewed for the purpose of sharing her story of life with schizoaffective disorder. Val grew up in Fort […]
The Ontario government is furthering its commitment to clean, renewable energy sources by encouraging the development of water power projects on Crown land, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Thursday. “Making Crown land available for water power projects contributes to the government’s target of generating five percent of Ontario’s total […]
Knox United Church in Emo is very excited to be showcasing once again the talent of our many local residents. This event is entitled “Coffee, Tea, and Melody,” and will include not only talented musicians and vocalists but also a silent auction. Everyone is welcome to attend the evening’s event, […]
