Harold McQuaker presented Eileen Bragg with a certificate designating her as Emo’s Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work in the community. -David Ogilvie photo
News
Another year is drawing to a close, but as COVID cases surge locally, and a community mourns the first life lost to COVID in our region, this New Year’s doesn’t feel like the fresh start many were holding out for. There are glimmers of hope: Canada has two approved vaccines. […]
The Fort Frances Catholic Women’s League was unable to hold their annual Christmas Bazaar due to the Coronavirus but still held their yearly 50-50 draw. Despite Covid-19, all tickets were sold with the exception of one book. Micaela Jensen,, right, Treasurer of St. Mary’s CWL presented the winner, Rochelle Kennett […]
Press Release
Changes will better protect the deer, elk, and moose populations The Ontario government is taking further action to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease (CWD) from entering the province. These measures will better protect wildlife populations and support continued hunting opportunities. CWD is a progressive, fatal disease that affects […]
The calm between two storms is captured at the Flint House on Christmas morning as all of the meals scheduled for delivery had been sent out and the restaurant readied itself for those who were scheduled to pick up their Community Christmas Dinners in person. While the annual dinner was […]
The calm between two storms is captured at the Flint House on Christmas morning as all of the meals scheduled for delivery had been sent out and the restaurant readied itself for those who were scheduled to pick up their Community Christmas Dinners in person. While the annual dinner was […]
The calm between two storms is captured at the Flint House on Christmas morning as all of the meals scheduled for delivery had been sent out and the restaurant readied itself for those who were scheduled to pick up their Community Christmas Dinners in person. While the annual dinner was […]
Press Release
With colder weather upon us, we can expect to soon receive extreme cold warnings from Environment Canada. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to remind people to take extra caution when spending time outdoors, especially during extreme cold events. This winter will be different from past winters due to additional […]
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is advising people who shopped at Cloverleaf Grocery Store in Emo on Dec 18, 19 and 20 that there is a very small chance that they were exposed to COVID-19. NWHU and Cloverleaf Grocery Store are working together closely to ensure all precautions are being taken […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The logistics of a border re-opening was the topic of discussion during an industry feedback call on December 15. The Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO)call was hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The discussion centred around four main topics: ensuring travellers reach their destination after crossing […]
Ilka Milne
RRVFN president
RRVFN president
The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19th. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. Conditions were perfect, with a cool -23C calm and sunny morning with fresh snow having fallen the day before to pique the […]
A White-breasted Nuthatch, above, and a male Evening Grosbeak, right, were just two of the 28 species spotted dur- ing the 121st Christmas Bird Count. -Bob Saunders photos
