Christian Lado and his family only have been in Emo for about six months but he already knows it’s not for him. No, it’s not the arrival of the grey, blustery days of November, though which already are “too, too cold” for the native Sudanese man. No, the cold he […]
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Dr. Ingrid Krampetz addressed Emo council at its regular meeting held Monday night about the safety of snowmobiles within the village limits. “They use excessive speed, whipping along where people could be walking,” she remarked. “And when it’s dark, there is a reduced visibility and someone could get hurt.” Dr. […]
While most residents in Rainy River District should have no problems calling 9-1-1 if they need police, fire, or ambulance services, there are some exceptions to the rule. Fort Frances Fire Chief Steve Richardson, who also is both the emergency management and fire co-ordinator for Rainy River District, stressed Friday […]
The sale of the international bridge at Fort Frances is a clear signal that both Boise Cascade and Abitibi-Consolidated face a cash shortage situation and are looking to sell assets to make up that shortfall, NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton said Tuesday afternoon. “The sale of this bridge […]
With business on Front Street in Emo slowly dwindling, a local resident is more determined than ever to revitalize the area. Peter Gushulak has lived in Emo for about three years with his wife and three children, and doesn’t like what he sees happening to the downtown area. “I love […]
In an ongoing story of deception, a third man has been fined $750 after pleading guilty to illegal moose hunting. Jack Barden, 47, of Ignace, was fined $250 for making false statements to a conservation officer, $250 for unlawfully possessing illegally-killed moose meat, and $250 for unlawfully transporting illegally-killed wildlife. […]
The Ontario government has streamlined the number of fishing divisions across Ontario to better protect and enhance the quality of our recreational fisheries, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last Thursday. “We are working with stakeholders and the public to ensure we have healthy, sustainable fish populations and a healthier […]
The president of the board of directors of Kitchen Creek Golf Club has written a formal apology to former club pro Steve Wood for the “unfounded allegations” that were directed towards him during the 2005 season. “At no time has the Board of Directors condoned or supported these allegations,” Jon […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources (Dryden District) is participating in a research project on wolf genetics. The research will help biologists determine if the provincial wolf population, which numbers between 8,000 and 10,000, is composed of Eastern Wolves, Gray Wolves, or a hybrid of the two. Researchers with the ministry, […]
Join Voyageurs National Park in recognizing the U.S. National Wolf Awareness Week program. The 2005 National Wolf Awareness Poster is available at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center while supplies last. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. These free educational posters are perfect for schools, […]
Ed Carlson became Coun. Carlson last Tuesday night as he recited a declaration in front of Emo council and several other township residents. Coun. Carlson said he is both excited and honoured about receiving the position. “It’s something I’d thought about for a while,” he said about getting involved in […]
Members of the Rainy River District School Board learned a thing or two at their regular monthly meeting, which was held last night in Rainy River. Kendall Olsen, chair of the board’s Mentor and Induction Committee (MIC), spoke very highly of the program that involves teaming an experienced teacher with […]
