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 […]
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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 […]
The annual Treaty Day celebration took place at Couchiching First Nation last Friday with the usual festivities, except one. New to the event this year was Couchiching’s very own version of the popular television series “Fear Factor.” Becky Mainville, the elementary/secondary educational counsellor for Couchiching and one of the organizers […]
There will be a work bee at the Devlin Cemetery on Saturday, June 21 at 9 a.m. All volunteers would be appreciated. The Burriss Cemetery clean-up day is slated July 12. • • • Last week’s slo-pitch results that were reported are as follows: •June 2–Variety Pack beat River Rats in a […]
The Emo Toy Library will hold a bike rodeo and barbecue next Tuesday (June 17 in Lions Park. Children must be pre-registered in order to participate. On this day (2-7 p.m.), the summer craft club/read-a-long programs will be cancelled. • • • Patty McNally will be returning as president of the Emo […]
Last Thursday afternoon, Grade 5/6 students at Donald Young School received their certificates for completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Twenty-one students participated and graduated, witnessed by their teacher, Andrea Lee, principal Lucinda Meyers, and their parents. OPP Cst. D. McLean welcomed everyone and introduced the program. D.A.R.E. […]
It’s been said it takes a whole village to raise a child and if that’s the case, there are children in Rainy River District who are benefitting on a global scale. Last week, Crossroads School in Devlin celebrated an annual affair which demonstrates that concept as well as any likely […]
