Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Winter may bring snow and chilly days, but it doesn’t have to bring isolation. That’s the message GenWell – the Human Connection Movement – is looking to share this holiday season. As the temperatures drop, it’s more important than ever to keep the warmth of connection alive. Whether it’s reaching […]
The team at the Chapple Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services gathered with their loved ones to reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the year at their annual awards and appreciation banquet. Emo Station Chief James Klug presented awards throughout the evening, firefighters shared thoughts on the year, […]
Chase Councillor, Gavin Hill and Jakobe Kempf, above, were armed and ready for the annual Teddy Toss at the Muskie Boys hockey game last week. The tradition sees a flying flurry of stuffed toys collected for donation to holiday hampers through the UNFC and Salvation Army. Left, grandma and granddaughter […]
The Muskie Girls hockey team, above, stepped up to volunteer at the annual Weechi-it-te-win McTavish Winter Wonderland Trail of Lights, held Monday and Tuesday evening. The popular event typically draws 2,000 people, and collects a mountain of non-perishable food and donations for local food banks. The Lakers hockey team filled […]
Owen MacDonald having a serious talk with Santa. I’m thinking he’s giving him his Christmas list! Santa Claus has been a prominent fixture across the district this Christmas season, with sightings at parades, breakfasts, craft fairs and this event, which was the LaVallee community potluck.
The Kellar family (L-R) Karen Kellar, Jaymee Fiset, Lilyana Berg, Matt Berg, Ripley Hunt, Angela Fiset and Aylmer Hunt are long time supporters of the LaVallee Christmas potluck. The popular community event was held on December 15, and featured plenty of delicious food, games and a visits with Santa Claus […]
After almost two months of uncertainty, the town of Fort Frances has a new sitting councillor. Following a special meeting of town council last night, William Morrison Jr. was appointed to fill the council vacancy that was created in October 2024 when then-councillor Mandi Olson announced her resignation. Morrison was […]
After an in-camera meeting which stretched over two days last week, the Township of Emo will not comment on the results. The private portion of the regular council meeting session began around 10:30 a.m. December 11, and had several other in-camera items on the agenda including a Human Rights Tribunal […]
After a successful first year, the Fort Frances Lakers AAA minor hockey program has decided to expand to more age groups this year. On October 22 the Lakers announced that the program would expand to include mixed groups from U9, born in 2016 up to U15 born in 2010 as […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have enjoyed a much better first half of the season this year over last and they hope to keep up the pace after the break. The Lakers will play their final two games of the first half of the year this weekend in Ironwood, Michigan. They […]
Elizabeth Saewyc, the Director of the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia and Distinguished University Scholar gave expert testimony referenced in the ruling on November 20th at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal for the case between Borderland Pride, Mayor Harold McQuaker, and the Township of Emo. The […]
A court date has been set for Ann Rousseau to enter a plea. Rousseau is expected to enter a guilty plea and face sentencing on December 20 at the Fort Frances courthouse. Rousseau, a 59 year old woman from LaVallee, is facing charges related to the theft of mail from […]
