There will be no municipal election in Emo, Chapple, and Morley in November because all the candidates have been acclaimed. In Emo, Reeve Russ Fortier will be back for another three-year term, along with incumbents Ken Fisher, Gary Judson, Geoff Pearce and Harri Sheloff on council. In Chapple, Reeve William […]
District News
They came from as far away as Toronto, and from as close as the farm next door, but they all had one thing in common—a vested interest in Herefords. Nearly 60 people took part in the Hereford Influence Tour of district Hereford farms on Saturday—organized by the Rainy River District […]
Emo is holding a Customer Appreciation Days promotion this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 3-4) to celebrate the “grand openings” of Norlund Oil, Borderland Esso, the Country Treasurers Gift Shop at the Emo Inn, and Meyers Clothing. The business sector is promising great deals at the Front Street and highway garage […]
While the recent announcement that the suspension on admissions at Rainycrest Home for the Aged has been lifted is welcome news to many, the five vacant beds at the facility offer little comfort to the other 47 people on the 52-name waiting list. Some families in the district have loved […]
Upcoming activities in Chapple include the fall supper of stew slated for Friday Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. The Rainy Lake Highlanders will entertain. The cost to attend is $10 for adults and $6 for children aged eight and under. This is a fundraiser for the […]
An open house recently was held at Donald Young School, beginning in the gym where staff members were introduced to the parents. After this, the parents were invited to visit their child’s classrooms. Ms. Tolen held an information session in Grade 7/8 classroom for parents whose students are in her […]
Stopping over at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program on my rounds last Tuesday, I had a brief chat with Heidi Gerber. There is not too much going on right now, but she expected plans will be made for concerts, etc. down the road. Teachers on staff for the 2003-04 school […]
“Welcome back!” was principal Don McBride’s opening remarks to students at Sturgeon Creek School who have been busy settling into classroom routines and getting to know their teachers. “We look forward to the new school year with a great deal of enthusiasm. Please remember you are always welcome in your […]
The ninth-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival saw its all-time record smashed Saturday as Kyle Paulson and her husband, Steve Thorson, of Pinewood, Mn. (near Bemidji) both weighed in record-setting pumpkins. Paulson’s entry tipped the scales at a whopping 765 pounds—some 23 pounds heavier than the former record set […]
For residents in the west end of the district who can’t vote on Oct. 2, you’ll have to hitch a ride to Fort Frances today, tomorrow, or Friday, or assign someone to vote for you by proxy, if you want your voice to be heard in this election. Otherwise, you’re […]
There are a few new faces on staff at Our Lady of the Way in Stratton for the 2003-04 school year. Ron Fryer, who taught at OLW just a few years ago, comes in as the new principal. He also will be teaching the Grade 7/8 class with Donna Davidson. […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Chapple Women’s Institute is slated for next Wednesday (Oct. 1). Roll call is ideas for Christmas. Meanwhile, the season’s closing tea at the district W.I. museum in Emo will be held Monday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come for the hearty luncheon of […]
