Sam Odrowski The 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival came to Hannam Park on Saturday for a day of fun contests, games, shopping, and prizes. The cold weather may have kept some folks at home but the event still saw a great level of support, with about 150 people coming […]
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Sam Odrowski The Grade 4 class at St. Francis School here received an in-depth presentation about what goes on at the New Gold mine north of Barwick this past Thursday. Students at Our Lady of the Way School also sat in on the presentation via videoconference. “Students had a chance […]
Hello, my name is Carmon Sheppard. Most people in the district know me as “Dusty.” I moved to Emo in 1965. I have been married for 48 years, and have two children and six grandchildren. I started working for George Armstrong Co. in 1970 as a welder. Presently, I’m employed […]
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 […]
I have had the wonderful opportunity to live and raise my family in Emo for the past 25 years. I have been actively involved in the community for many years, and have had the pleasure of meeting many residents young and old. Emo has been, and will continue to be, […]
Duane Hicks Nothing brings people together like learning and creating side by side. Local partners held their first of what will be an ongoing series called “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community” on Saturday with ribbon skirt-making at the Seven Generations Education Institute here. Instructor Dorothy […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual harvest supper hosted by Guthrie United Church on Sunday was another huge success. More than 300 people from across the district attended. A delicious meal was served and much socializing took place. The Guthrie congregation would like to thank all the people who cook, donate, […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Rainy River District Paramedic Service paramedic John (Jack) Kellar received the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on Thursday, Sept. 20 in London, Ont. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals were created in 1994 by […]
In a story last Wednesday about the 40th anniversary of the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, one of the names mentioned who made the dream of Fort Frances having its own museum come true was incorrect. Irvin S. Livingston should have been listed among the names, not Earl Livingston. […]
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 […]
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 […]
