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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sam Odrowski A trio of calves sat mooing in their pens as they waited to be brought through the ring at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday put on by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. More than 1,600 head of cattle went through the ring, generating almost $2-million overall.
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 […]
