Members of the local federal NDP riding association on Tuesday night nominated John Rafferty to be their candidate in the next election, but he won’t be confirmed until Thursday night in Thunder Bay when the last of the three nomination meetings is held. “I’m very pleased that you’ve chosen me,” […]
District News
In an effort to reduce problems tourists might have crossing the border here, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff said last week that he’ll try to get the federal government to make updated information regarding such regulations easily available on the Internet. This issue was discussed during a meeting Friday […]
There’s already a waiting list of anglers eager to secure a spot in next year’s Emo Walleye Classic, spectators regularly fill the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre for the daily weigh-ins, and lining up volunteers for the annual event has yet to present much of a problem. But it’s maintaining a […]
After several months of planning and hard work, Family and Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River is celebrating with a grand opening. The event is scheduled for tomorrow (June 1), with opening ceremonies kicking off at 3 p.m. outside the front door at 240 First St. E. (the […]
Local secondary school teachers on Friday voted 84 percent in favour of a tentative agreement with the Rainy River District School Board. “We’re pleased that it passed,” said Brian Church, president of the local Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. “Everybody had certain issues that were important to them,” he added. […]
A 24-year-old Emo man was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 80 mg after he was arrested by Emo OPP around 2 a.m. on Saturday on Front Street there. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court June 27. In […]
Highway 17 was closed for eight hours on Saturday after a fiery two-vehicle collision around 11:20 a.m. at Borups Corners in Melgund Township near Dryden. The driver and passenger in an eastbound SUV were killed when it crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a westbound tractor-trailer unit. Both […]
The eastbound lane of Highway 11 was closed for a few hours yesterday afternoon after a beaver dam collapsed and released water onto the roadway. The closure was located at Manion Lake Road, about 10 km east of Mine Centre. An official for the Ministry of Transportation said the water […]
Randy Booth of Barwick was the lucky winner of the picnic table and benches that the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary was raffling off. The set was generously made and donated by Percy Champagne and the Roseberry Runway. Special thanks to them for their support. • • • Donald Young School here […]
Head librarian Shirley Sheppard last week was showing off some of the new books the Friends of the Emo Public Library helped to bring in. The group recently raised $500 by raffling off an acoustic guitar and lessons. With that money, the EPL was able to bring in some new […]
Tickets for the Emo Walleye Classic raffle, featuring a Crestliner boat, Yamaha motor, and trailer package supplied by Tompkins Hardware as the first prize, are still available. Tickets, which cost $10 each, are available at Tompkins Hardaware, Village Variety, Meyers Clothing, Visser Auto, Emo Drugs, Emo Inn, The Corner Closet, […]
Spring into action this Saturday at Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. All the plants you need to complete your garden plan are available, together with experts who can answer all your gardening questions. And it’s the right time of year to find out what is happening in this beautiful, natural environment […]
