After seeing a series of influenza immunization clinics carry on for three to four months last winter, the Northwestern Health Unit is hoping the public will get their shots earlier this year. “We saw what happened last year,” said Cindy McKinnon, the public health nurse heading up this year’s ’flu […]
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The Atikokan Crisis Centre, in conjunction with Riverside Community Counselling Services here, has launched a monthly women’s discussion group to give women a chance to learn about issues of violence and how to break the cycle. “We’re excited we’re finally able to do this,” said Donna Kroocmo, executive director of […]
Saturday was a beautiful day for sailing on Rainy Lake as the Rendezvous Yacht Club concluded its racing season with the Pumpkin Cup. Ron Bowman captained “In Tune” to a victory against 10 other sailboats. Close behind “In Tune” was Jack Bartlett and his “Mad Hatter,” followed by Colin Hewitt […]
Despite the poor growing season this year, Rainy River’s Giant Pumpkin Festival still boasted some whoppers Saturday. With only about half the entries of a normal year, the 25 that were entered were almost all of substantive size. The first really big pumpkin to get weighed was that of Rainy […]
Last Friday, shortly after midnight, Rainy River OPP officers responded to a disturbance at an establishment on Atwood Avenue there. The suspect fled on foot prior to police arriving on the scene, but not before assaulting and threatening the manager. Then shortly after 2 a.m., police received a second complaint […]
As the last warming rays of the summer sun fade away into the crisp days of autumn, most people are putting their gardens to bed for another year. But not Donna Lowey. For Loweys’ Market Garden and Greenhouse, the end of summer merely means it’s time to get ready for […]
Gail Higginson, Vice-President, Academic and Student Services at Confederation College, is pleased to announce former Fort Frances resident Don Lovisa will assume responsibility for the School of Business, Hospitality and Media Arts as academic director (dean). Lovisa brings formal educational background in business, adult education, and social sciences. He has […]
On Sept. 10 at 6 p.m., a group of horse fanatics came together for a 4-H Horse Club meeting at Kathy Stahn’s home north of Devlin. Our club consists of 12 members and two leaders, Kathy Stahn and Denise Donaldson. We began our meeting by reciting the 4-H pledge, then […]
G.E.M.S. is a club for girls from Grades 1-8. The meetings are held every second Tuesday until April from 4-5:45 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. The first meeting of the 2004-05 season is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 5. Come out for singing, crafts, Bible lessons, and badge […]
The Emo Centennial Choir will be starting rehearsals next week in preparation for its sixth Christmas concert and new members are welcome to join. No experience is necessary, so if you like to sing, come on out. Tenors and basses are in particular demand. Choir director Renée Martin-Brown will be […]
There are three congratulations to be extended this week. First to Melinda Teeple and Colin Romyn, who were married Saturday (Sept. 18). They had a beautiful wedding ceremony, followed by a delicious supper and fun-filled reception. The second congratulations goes out to Rachel (Jewell) and Jodie Sylvester, who were married […]
Join in the fun this Saturday (Sept. 25) at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. For Autumn Harvest Day, there will be prizes for the most immense onion, the most ponderous potato, the craziest carrot, and the tiniest tomato. Bring your vegetables to market so they are ready for judging by […]
