From the MNRF A Quebec resident has been fined $2,000 for possessing an illegally-killed moose. Mario Rodrigue of L’Islet was convicted at trial for possessing an illegally-killed bull moose under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. He also received a two-year suspension from hunting big game in Ontario. Court heard […]
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Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Chapple Heritage and Borderland Community Orchestra will present an evening of music on Tuesday, May 29 at the Barwick Hall. There is no admission to attend but a free-will offering in support of the Chapple Museum would be appreciated. In related news, the heritage group also will […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Borderland Community Orchestra is back with three performances this month, including one at Townshend Theatre here on May 22. The orchestra has been entertaining the district for almost 20 years. This year, the group’s spring performance–entitled “Fairy Tales and Magical Stories”–will showcase eclectic music, guest performances, […]
Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts came to a close last Tuesday (May 8) with the annual “Highlights Concert” at the Townshend Theatre. Highlights Concert Awards •Vocal–Cassandra Armstrong, Naomi Dunn, and Carmen Hebert; •Instrumental–Grace Kooistra, Juliana Marx, and Avery Veldhuisen; •Drama–Alexis Latter; and •Piano–Joyce Wu, Brianna […]
From the MNRF A Winnipeg area man has been fined a total of $3,000 for violations under the Public Lands Act while two others were given suspended sentences. Garth Steek pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for erecting a structure without a permit, as well as $1,500 for disobeying a […]
Yvonne Treffers (Atikokan) and Joe Bremault (South Junction, Man.) won the $100 up for grabs on April 30 and May 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for April 29-May 5 were Leslie Schram (Stratton), Dan Oster (Devlin), Mike and Christine Krueger […]
Sam Odrowski The 78th-annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts saw great support during its “Highlights Concert” that featured youths from across the district singing, playing an instrument, or acting out a scene last Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre here. “Tonight was fantastic,” enthused Festival chairman David […]
From the MNRF Sardines are an acquired taste for people . . . but not for bears. For them, sardines are a gourmet meal. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry plans to take advantage of that to update our bear population data for the province, especially in areas where […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Our district will be bustling with activities over the next few weeks. The annual Emo Walleye Classic takes place May 24-26 this year and is always an exciting three days between the weigh-ins and all the other activities The entire community of Emo gets involved to make […]
Press Release The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br. #29 met last Wednesday (May 9), with 25 members in attendance. An application for membership was received and passed for Gabriella McDougall. Initiation will take place at a future meeting. Christina McDougall, meanwhile, officially was installed as auxiliary secretary for the current […]
Sam Odrowski Donald Young School in Emo has been working to increase the lines of communication between teachers and parents through its monthly “Rainy River First Nation Parent Engagement Lunches.” In the three years the program has existed, it has grown from one or two parents participating to 16 at […]
Sam Odrowski An indigenous artist hosted an art workshop at Crossroads School in Devlin last Wednesday for its “Parent Engagement Night,” where well over 100 students and their families gathered for a wide array of crafts, games, and activities. Groups of students and their parents gathered in a classroom to […]
