(EMO, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have closed an unused detachment building in the Rainy River District. The OPP detachment in Emo officially closed on August 5, 2020. This will not impact the level of service provided to Emo or the surrounding townships. According to Acting Sargent Jim […]
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Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit is working with schools on the new school guidance that they have received from the province by providing support and information and answering any questions that they might have. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health for the NWHU, said provincial guidance for schools includes wearing […]
Submitted photo The Chapple Lighthouse is a great place to visit if your staycation travelling in the district. Built in 2003 and sponsored by the Chapple Heritage Committee, the Lighthouse is situated on Barwick’s waterfront just south of the Recreation Centre. It serves as a reminder of a bygone era […]
Menra Emara
Joshua Colling has stepped down from his position as the joint fire chief for the four Townships of Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee. “This was the most honourable opportunity to be able to serve the public and the community,” Colling said. “Just the way you engage and lead your […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Homelessness is a complex problem. With so many needs, and so many stakeholders, an optimal solution is difficult to find. But for Jack Gray, solutions are imperative. Gray lives in the neighbourhood around the Family Centre. Each morning, he and others in his neighbourhood face the grim realities of homelessness […]
Merna Emara Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jack Gray, above, has been vocal in his frustrations over needles and other dangerous items in his lawn, which he says originate from individuals who frequent the Family Centre. The facility has recently allowed homeless citizens to stay in tents on the property, below. […]
Sis McCormick (10 years) Mary Croswell (15 years) Debbie Carlson (10 years) Ashley Croswell (first year member)
Emo Fair Queen Prizes Emo Fair Queen – $500.00 1st Princess – $400.00 2nd Princess – $300.00 Miss Congeniality : Voted by secret ballot by fellow Contestants to the contestant who is most outgoing, friendly and helpful throughout the competition. Miss Congeniality receives a generous gift donated by Debbie Carlson […]
Jack Elliott photo Cheers for Ears ….of sweet corn that is. Although sweet corn from the U.S. or southern Ontario has been in the local stores for the last couple of weeks, the first locally produced ears are just now becoming available. At their stand near the Canadian Tire store […]
Joshua Colling was presented with a plaque, to commemorate his years as fire chief. Pictured back row from left: James Gibson, Harrold Boven, Patti McDowall and Bridget Foster. Front row from left: Reeve Ken McKinnon, Joshua Colling and Darren Hughes. Missing members include Peggy Johnson, Dawn Hayes and Shawn Spence.
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Emo mayor Harold McQuaker has expressed his support for a Transportation Safety Board report which named ice jacking as the cause of the February 18 CN train derailment near his town. “I agree with it,” he said. “The investigation was very thorough.” However, he would like to see CN reduce […]
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On Monday, Aug. 3, the Northwestern Health Unit received a report of a new positive COVID-19 test result in the Sioux Lookout area for an individual whose primary residence is outside of the NWHU catchment area. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. […]
