By Jon Gambrell The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A British-Iranian university professor who actively campaigns against military action targeting his homeland has been detained in Iran by the country’s hard-line Revolutionary Guard, a semi-official Iranian news agency reported Thursday, becoming the latest dual national held there since […]
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By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Grilled fish is the official dish of summer around our house. There is nothing I love to eat more in warm weather than a piece of fresh seasonal fish cooked on the grill – the slightly sweet flesh offset by a tiny bit of […]
Sam Odrowski Millie Witherspoon of the “Healthy Living Food Box” program helped to pack up Robert Derkson’s box containing lettuce, tomatoes, apples, oranges, bananas, local potatoes, and more last Wednesday afternoon. All are welcome to join the program.
Those attending “Spring Fever Days” in Emo on Saturday had a chance to drop by the “Farm Animal Petting Zoo” at Emo Feed that ran from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Those who stopped in to see the animals had a chance to pet, interact, and even feed many of them.
Pat Costello, Princecraft business development manager, spoke to those attending the Nestor Falls Marine boat show at the Emo Arena about the company’s boats and products. He said the boat show had a fantastic turnout and that he had a great time speaking to people about Princecraft boats during “Spring […]
Duane Hicks The Catholic Women’s League of St. Mary’s Parish here proudly showed off the “Blessing Bags” they packed with donated items last Thursday afternoon at the “Welcome Home” Fort Frances Family Centre. The group included Beatrice Lambert (front left) and Linda Fleming, and Diane Revus (back left), Micaela Jensen, […]
Sam Odrowski La Verendrye hospital workers Sheila Dokuchie, left, Samantha Jewett, middle, and Renae Seheirer were among those who rallied for employers to bargain fairly late Wednesday morning. Hospital workers across Ontario held rallies to pressure employers into negotiating contracts with modest wage increases, stronger workplace violence protections, and no […]
Lillian Haugh of Rainy River Meats sold a hamburger to one of the many “Spring Fever Day” attendees who stopped by the Rainy River Meats barbecue on Saturday afternoon. Store employees say the event was a great success as they almost sold out of hamburgers by the end of the […]
Derek Horton was one of the brave souls who had their head shaved by hairdresser Dianne Bonot for the annual “Cuts for Cancer” fundraiser held Saturday afternoon outside the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo as part of “Spring Fever Days” festivities. The event raised close to $3,000 this […]
Norlund Oil hosted a car show on Saturday in front of its gas station, featuring both classic and newer models of cars, for “Spring Fever Days.” Many cars were showing off what’s under the hood, as well, with a number of unique car engines available for people to view.
A stellar lineup of boats were on display during the Tompkins Hardware Boat Show and Solar Display held in conjunction with “Spring Fever Days” in Emo. A variety of boats were set up for display both inside and outside of the Front Street store.
Shannon Carlson, left, and Pam Carlson MacDonald hosted an art and literature table inside the Emo Legion in conjunction with “Spring Fever Days.” The table featured an array of books and paintings created by the two sisters.
