A bike rodeo arranged by the Emo Toy Library and held at Lions Park in Emo last Tuesday (June 17) was a successful event as 19 youngsters participated. It was conducted by OPP constables Tammy Hyatt and Caroline Spencer, auxiliary Cst. Rob Dokuchie, and cadet Carol Judson. The children learned […]
District News
Unusually dry conditions, unruly winds, and high temperatures are creating prime forest fire conditions in Northern Ontario, where a massive blaze caused the evacuation of a second community yesterday. “We’re expecting a very long summer,” said Jeff Dicaire, fire information officer for the Wawa District near Lake Superior. “Some of […]
The forest fire situation is heating up in the West Fire Region, with 40 new blazed reported yesterday evening and more expected today. This brings the total to more than 80 new fires within the past seven days. Deb MacLean, fire information officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources, said […]
The fallout from the current ban on Canadian beef in the United States has now extended beyond the cattle industry, tourism and business reps say, and we need look no further than the mirror to see the cause. The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association has been receiving more and more […]
The annual “Strawberry Social,” hosted by the Emo hospital auxiliary in the cafeteria last Friday afternoon, was a huge success, according to organizers. In fact, the crowd overflowed into the Queen Street Manor dining room. Everyone who joined in the come-and-go fellowship and strawberry dessert enjoyed the atmosphere greatfully, and […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has implemented several public health programs and services for the Emo and area. They include health promotion activities and resources, chronic disease prevention, including heart health and sun safety, injury and substance abuse prevention, and referrals to other health unit programs. The public health nurse is […]
Emo residents must adhere to a bylaw restricting the non-essential use of water drawn from the municipal system between May 15 and Sept. 15. Residents living south of the railroad tracks may water their lawns, wash their cars, etc. on even days while those north of the tracks can do […]
Two separate celebrations either took place or are taking place in our area. The first was the celebration of Pam and Murray Carlson’s 30th wedding anniversary. A family meal was enjoyed Saturday at their home. Congratulations to the two of you from your community. Meanwhile, another celebration is the birth […]
News out of Queen’s Park on Monday has brought smiles and sighs of relief to beleaguered local cattle farmers as the province earmarked $241,200 to build an abattoir in the west end of the district. Northern Development and Mines minister Jim Wilson said the funding represents an example of the […]
Each student receiving instruction in all phases of the auctioneer profession was awarded diplomas—as well as the certified auctioneer and certified real estate auctioneer designations—from school president Rich Haas of Mankato. Karl VanHeyst was among those who received his diploma. Graduates acquired knowledge and skills to recommend the auction method […]
Last Thursday (June 5) was the final day for the “Wheels to Meals” program for area seniors at the Emo Legion until the fall. The day started with carpet bowling, with 22 taking part. Everyone on hand then settled down to a potluck lunch, prepared by the seniors themselves, and […]
Starting the week of June 22, the Stratton Toy Library will change its Thursday hours to 9 a.m.-3 p.m. instead of 1-7 p.m. In other news, the winner of the recent 50/50 draw there was Robert Anderson. The draw was made by Brett Guba of Eden Prairie, Mn. A big […]
