Sam Odrowski The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail’s boardwalk currently is being extended 330 feet, with the work expected to be completed within the next couple of weeks. Members of the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalist Club have been volunteering their time to lay in the cedar boards onto the trail […]
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After being raised on a farm in a small community in Saskatchewan, I went on to earn a degree in agriculture from the U. of S. As a professional agrologist, my career has included jobs in both government and business dealing with various aspects of the agriculture industry. I have […]
My name is Michael Loney and I am running for the position of mayor in the Township of Emo’s municipal election. Having been born and raised in Emo, I have a strong desire to see this community continue to grow and prosper. I have been privileged over the last four […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire. Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times. He […]
Duane Hicks There’s nothing as natural as a mother breastfeeding her child. In honour of “World Breastfeeding Week,” a special event will be held tomorrow (Oct. 4) to support the right of children to breastfeed anywhere, anytime. “In Canada, ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ is held the first week of October. So […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual fall tea, bazaar, and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Donations of baking and other items would be appreciated. Admission will be $5 at the door and there will […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire. Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times. He […]
Staff The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville once again are looking to help make sure no one goes cold this winter. The group will hold its annual coat drive later this month. The public is encouraged to drop off clean, used winter coats in good condition–for men, women, and children–at […]
My name is Harold McQuaker and I am running for the position of mayor of the Town of Emo in the upcoming election. I was born and raised in Rainy River District and have made Emo my home for 45 years. My wife, Shirley, and I raised our two boys […]
Debbie Ballard Recently, the Fort Frances Museum finished up the enormous job of digitizing every edition of the Fort Frances Times, beginning with the 1896 editions. Those fragile, yellowed copies of the Times no longer are in danger of being lost to time and the elements. The information and stories […]
I’m Lincoln Dunn and I’m grateful for the opportunity to run for Emo’s town council. I’ve lived in Emo for more than 21 years. I’m a parent of two fantastic children who were born and raised in this community. I’ve worked for a number of local companies, including being a […]
Staff Jason Cain and Dan Tucker had a three-fish total of 14.22 pounds to snare the annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic title held Saturday at La Belle’s Birch Point Camp on Northwest Bay. The duo also weighed in the biggest fish of the one-day tournament–a 5.31-pound lunker. It was […]
