The Barwick community and church reflected and shared 100 years of bringing God’s love to a needy world. The two-day celebrations earlier this month attracted people from Brampton to Vancouver Island here in Canada, as well as from Arizona and California in the States. Activities commenced at noon on the […]
District News
Citing family obligations and timetable conflicts, Alberton Coun. Bill Morrison announced today he is withdrawing his nomination for reeve in the November municipal election. He will be signing the papers this afternoon. The decision leaves incumbent John Milling as the sole candidate for reeve for now. “The main reason is […]
Tami LeBlanc, co-ordinator of the Stratton Toy Library, and assistant Laurie Anderson agree the centre will be a lively place with all the activities planned there. The STL is open for anyone to use. “There is a great variety of toys, games, movies, books, and much, much more,” said LeBlanc. […]
Things were “moooving” along as if the mad cow disease scare never happened at the first cattle sale of the season Saturday in Stratton. The annual yearling sale attracted 800 head of cattle, which is more than last year’s 621. “We had a good sale!” enthused Russell Richards, manager of […]
Looking ahead, the Emo Toy Library is planning to hold a fall carnival, also featuring the Borderland Community Orchestra, on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Emo Legion. The theme will be Hallowe’en Orchestra and everyone is invited to come in costume to hear great music, play games, […]
A thrashing bee is planned for this Saturday (Sept. 13) at 1 p.m. at the Bill McLean farm. There will be some entertainment throughout the event, and hotdogs, smokies, and drinks will be available. This is a trial run for next year’s centennial celebrations in our community. Come out, one […]
The local Ministry of Natural Resources office reported today that three forest fires which started east and northeast of town over the last five days are all under control. MNR fire supervisor Gary Harland said all three were minor in nature and posed no threat. “Two of the fires are […]
After having to cancel it last year, the local Business Improvement Association is planning to resurrect the “Harvest Festival” on Saturday, Sept. 27—and looking to get as many participants as possible. “It’s in the planning stages right now,” said BIA co-ordinator Harlene Lowey. “It looks like we’re going to have […]
Although most government business has been suspended since the election call Tuesday, the ongoing Rainy River First Nations land claim negotiations are still on track, band officials said. Albert Hunter, the point man for the band’s negotiating team, said yesterday that matters are proceeding as planned and the current election […]
The Emo Figure Skating Club is once again selling the Birthday Calendars. Orders are being taken by Mrs. Karen Kuitunen, you can contact her at 482-2805. The deadline date is Sept. 26, 2003. Individuals, families, organizations, business sector and memoriams to be remembered. • • • Librarian Shirley Sheppard at EPL tells […]
There’s a quiet invasion going on in the Rainy River District and it could be coming right to your back yard. At least that’s what Bob and Lori Green of Fort Frances discovered. The Greens have a two-acre lot in the west end on Colonization Road and last week, their […]
The summer Emo Public Library reading program wound up August 20. Over twenty-eight children registered with twenty-two participating to the close of the program. The theme of this year’s reading program was “10,000 Reads Under the Sea.” Promotions were done through the local newspaper, and posters around town, at public […]
