Nicholas Donaldson A couple of cow-calf pairs entered the ring to be auctioned off Saturday at the Stratton sales barn, where some 961 head sold for a total of $1,138,996.10. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association also will be holding a special fourth sale this fall, which is set for Saturday, […]
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Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Several local runners excelled at the 46th-annual Mid-Canada Elementary School Run held Saturday at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Although school are permitted and encouraged to bring teams of eight to this annual event, district runners ran as individuals. In the girls’ race, Alexia Gate of Nestor […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with periods of rain late and an overnight low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will see rain early on, then changing to snow as the day progresses. Expect an accumulation of five-10 cm (two-four inches), along with a high of six (43) and low […]
From NOMA The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is pleased that the Government of Ontario has passed the Representation Statute Law Amendment Act to improve representation for those living in the province’s northern communities. The legislation will add two additional ridings in Northern Ontario, one of which includes the new riding […]
Press Release The forestry industry is poised for a strong future if governments and all stakeholders act now, Unifor wrote in a new policy publication. “After painful restructuring over the last decade, we see many opportunities to rebuild and create jobs that benefit our communities and sustain the environment,” said […]
Press Release The Br. #29 Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on Oct. 11, with 39 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order following a delicious fall potluck supper. Committee reports were read and dealt with. Several auxiliary members have done an outstanding job of cleaning and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Not entirely content with its math achievement levels, the Northwest Catholic District School Board is hoping a new direction and better support will help them. That was the message from Kim Anderson, assistant to the superintendent of education, at the board’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. During the […]
Lindsay Weston (Dorion) won the $500 up for grabs on Thanksgiving in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 8-14 were Doug Wright and Shawn McCaig (Fort Frances), Erin and Adam Howe (Waterford, Ont.), Sarah Glover and Britt Green (Fort Frances), Laura […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent There will be a Hallowe’en dance at the Emo Legion this weekend. Doors open at 9 p.m., with the dance going until 1 a.m. Party Rock will provide the music. Age of majority required. Admission is $8 with a costume and $10 without (age of majority required), […]
By Gregory Katz The Associated Press LONDON — He’s long been a winner at cards, but American poker star Phil Ivey’s good fortune does not extend to Britain’s Supreme Court he lost a major case Wednesday that will keep him from cashing in. The British Supreme Court upheld a lower […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press There are certain vegetables that I bring home and have a stare-off with for a while before cooking them. I think sweet potatoes top the list, partly because they will last forever, so the staring contest can go on for quite some time. And […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — UPS Canada is launching a new cargo bike delivery pilot project in Toronto this week as part of a broader green initiative. The shipping company says the pilot will run for six to eight months using a custom-made cargo bike to deliver packages in and […]
