From the OPP On Oct. 3 around 3:20 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a trespassing call at a Fort Frances institution. An officer attended the location and observed the man, subsequently asking him to leave the premises. An investigation revealed the male had warrants for his […]
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Staff The Super 8 Hotel here is looking to expand. Town council will receive a recommendation at its regular meeting tonight to amend the site plan control agreement with property owner, Borderland Hotel Inc., to accommodate a proposed 24-room addition. This addition will be to the north side (rear) of […]
Press Release In February, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care closed Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home to admissions due to repeated non-compliance issues. We have been working diligently to address these areas and are focused on meeting compliance requirements with the aim of getting the home re-opened to admissions. It […]
By Duane Hicks Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry weighed in on a host of issues facing Fort Frances on Tuesday evening during a forum hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Townshend Theatre. Chamber past president Cathy Emes, who acted as the moderator, posed a series […]
Duane Hicks Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry weighed in on a host of issues facing Fort Frances on Tuesday evening during a forum hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Townshend Theatre. Chamber past president Cathy Emes, who acted as the moderator, posed a series of […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to warn the public of a new extortion scam that is threatening consumers. This scam, which already has taken place in the Northwest Region, is as follows: You will receive an e-mail indicating that the sender has a video of […]
I would like to introduce myself, Vince Sheppard, as a candidate for mayor of the Municipality of Emo. I am a long-time resident of Emo, moving here in 1966 from Parry Sound, Ont. when I was 16. I attended Fort Frances High School, graduating in 1968. I am a member […]
Sam Odrowski Cattle from across the district were auctioned off Saturday at the Stratton sales barn during a fall cattle show held by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. More than 1,600 head came through the ring, generating more than $1.93 million for local farmers. “It was a pretty good sale,” […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 23-29 were Dean Cameron (Coniston, Ont.), Lenora Gustafson (Stratton), Bill Galusha (Fort Frances), Henry Caouette (Atikokan), Chelsea Miller (Pinewood), Ron Cameron (Atikokan), and Mary Nault (Atikokan). Winning $30 for Sept. […]
My name is Harrold Boven and I have lived in Emo for more than 30 years. I have worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest fire management for more than 37 years. Currently, I am a coach driver for New Gold. As a councillor, I hope to build […]
Duane Hicks Local electors have begun receiving voter information letters in the mail but they’ll have to wait until at least Oct. 15 to actually vote. “If you haven’t received yours yet, there’s potentially more being mailed,” Fort Frances clerk and returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times “Lots of […]
If voted in as a councillor of Emo, I plan on making the township, its bylaws, and its employees accountable to the taxpayer. I will push for the creation of strict job descriptions and minimum requirements be met for our town employees. I will influence decisions made by council to […]
