Alberton Coun. Bill Morrison has become the first declared candidate for reeve there in the November municipal election. The 32-year-old Abitibi-Consolidated employee said he reached the decision late last week after consulting with his family and township residents. “I’ve had a lot of residents ask me to run for reeve […]
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By most standards, the 103rd-annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair last week was a tremendous success. But for some young local 4-H members, it undoubtedly was a disappointment. Twenty-seven youths invested more than a year of their lives—and considerable money—in bringing their market steers into the auction in […]
The 103rd edition of the Rainy River Agricultural Society Fall Fair last week was, by all accounts, an outstanding success for all involved—except, of course, for those lucky(?) market steers that took home the ribbons and hardware. Unfortunately for them, they won’t have much time to bask in their glory […]
Summer hours at the Emo Toy Library will end Aug. 31. The first week of September will be drop-in only, with fall programming beginning the week of Sept. 8. Playground will be offered Thursdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the ETL. Children up to age six, together with their […]
Wayne and Betty Salchert once again have organized the annual Mud Lake jamboree for this Sunday, which seems to attract more people every year. More than 800 attended last year and I’m sure this year will be no exception. The Salcherts are requesting everyone to sign the guest book this […]
During its August meeting, Chapple council questioned the pile of steel at the waste disposal site. Upon investigation, they found there is no market for steel at the present time, but as soon as one is found, the steel will be sold. In other news, council has been unable to […]
With the Ministry of Natural Resources discussing whether to impose a Restricted Fire Zone here and elsewhere in the region, the fire hazard index is dangerously high in the Fort Frances District. “We’re well into ‘extreme,’” Harrold Boven, MNR fire management supervisor, said this morning. “The bush is extremely dry. […]
After having to cancel it last year due to the extensive reconstruction of Scott Street, the local Business Improvement Association is looking to carry on with an event first conceived in 2001 as “Mall Days” for the fall season—the “Harvest Festival.” “We haven’t decided a date yet, but tentatively we’re […]
“We know everyone is excited about going back to school,” noted Tammi Mann, co-ordinator of the Stratton Toy Library. So why not come down to the STL and celebrate with them on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Those interested are asked to pe-register and also bring along a snack to share. In […]
On Sunday, summer student pastor David Loew held his final pulpit assignment at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, leading both the morning and evening services. During coffee break after the morning service, the congregation and Pastor Dave, along with his wife, Dawn, and son, Elijah, shared two huge decorated […]
The Vacation Bible School was a huge success again this summer, according to the organizers. About 100 children gathered each day to learn what it means to grow the “fruits” of the Spirit. Each day, they focused on a different fruit. Because they only had five days, they covered Love, […]
They came from as far away as Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Minnesota, and Ontario—and they looked great. That shouldn’t be surprising since the Borderland Quarter Horse Association is dedicated to showing, breeding, and promoting one of the most magnificent horses in the world—the quarter horse. Slightly smaller in stature than thoroughbreds, quarter […]
