Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, the Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a call at Walmart in Fort Frances concerning a worrying smell. Later that evening the department responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Noden Causeway. Interim Fort Frances Fire Chief Dave Robertson says the Walmart incident […]
(COUCHICHING FIRST NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), has laid a murder charge in relation to a homicide in Couchiching First Nation. On December 1, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the T3PS and Emergency Medical Services responded […]
This weekend will feature a time-honoured Christmas tradition. The annual Christmas Cantata will be presented by the Fort Frances Choraliers on December 8, at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship. The Cantata is an up-beat, joyful event, with plenty of familiar holiday songs, said choir leader Diane Maxey. “It’s great […]
DRYDEN – The mayors of Dryden and Atikokan see opportunity in the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s decision to build a massive underground waste repository between Ignace and Wabigoon Lake. Nipigon’s mayor said her council’s concerns about transportation safety remain. The NWMO, a federally mandated organization tasked with finding a means […]
Winnipeg police (WPS) are warning would-be thieves they will beef up security and have a far more “visible presence” at malls and retail areas across the city this Holiday Season, as they look to combat retail theft and keep workers and shoppers safe. “You’re going to see a lot more […]
Applications are being accepted by the City of Thunder Bay for the 2025 events series. Each of these events provides opportunities for networking, making connections, creativity, and community pride. Karen Kadolph, the city’s special event developer, said that food vendors, event vendors, musicians, artists/artisans, and community groups help make these […]
According to research gathered by Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, food insecurity is a direct result of income disparity and the inability to afford healthy food. At the KFL&A Board of Health’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health, presented […]
After windchills reaching -40 at times in the area this week, temps are looking up for the weekend. Tonight: Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning near midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening then light after midnight. Low -15 C. (5 F). Wind chill -24 […]
Since its founding in 1999, the Borderlands Community Orchestra has sought to unite local musicians and members of the public in a mutual love of music. The ensemble has attracted a selection of uniquely talented musicians from both sides of the border, including people from Barwick, Baudette, Devlin, Emo, Fort […]
Holly Daze has been a staple of the holiday season for many years. The annual weekend of sales and festivities is organized by the Emo Chamber of Commerce. David Goodman Sr. is the former owner of North Country Track and Wheel, he was a business owner in the earlier days […]
Tompkins Hardware is a 126-year-old dynasty in business and a staple for people in and around the Township of Emo. Moreover, Eric Mosbeck, owner of the family business shares some of his secrets to success, and Deanna Maynard details offerings of all types Tompkins will have this holiday season, including […]
The Crafts Galore vendor sale and Luncheon at the Emo Legion have been fixtures at Emo Holly Daze for as long as organizer Angel Low can remember. And for good reason – it’s a place to come together for a delicious lunch, and find unique one-of a kind gifts. “We […]
