Heather Latter Louise Bliss of Emo was among those who gave blood yesterday during the first day of Canadian Blood Services’ donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. A total of 128 community members turned out, with 107 units of blood collected—more than their day-one goal of 96 units. The […]
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Heather Latter Nickolas Wood proudly showed off his certificate naming him a “first rate rider” after he participated in the “First Rider” program this morning. Organized by the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium, the program is designed to familiarize young children and their parents with school buses and school […]
Duane Hicks The vacant Rainy Lake Hotel will be demolished and redeveloped into a market square in the future thanks to nearly $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC). Mayor Roy Avis learned of the good news yesterday afternoon after meeting with Northern Development and Mines minister […]
Duane Hicks The vacant Rainy Lake Hotel will be demolished and redeveloped into a market square in the future thanks to $997,500 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC). Mayor Roy Avis learned of the good news this afternoon after meeting with Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle […]
Staff Two Fort Frances teams received early exits at the North American Fastpitch World Series in the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois this past weekend. The Fort Frances Young Wolves finished 3-2 in the NAFA ‘A’ portion of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Sight & Sound Wolves 23-U team […]
Joey Payeur Jillian Gustafson was still going strong in the final strides of the second-annual Splash and Dash aquathlon held at Point Park yesterday. Gustafson finished third in the women’s division, with Hailey Beaudry tops among females in a time of 36:59. Dwayne Olson of Winnipeg was the men’s and […]
Haley Anderson Keisha DeBungie, 11, left, Kianna Adams, nine, and Star Martin, 12, enjoyed the bright lights, treats, and fast rides on Saturday at the Emo Fair, but the trio’s favourite fair pastime was playing games offered on the midway. It looks like luck was on their side.
Haley Anderson Elvis Presley tribute artist Daylin James wowed the crowd with his familiar voice and uncanny moves during Friday night’s fundraiser concert at the Townshend Theatre. The riveting “Comeback King Show” drew a sizable crowd to raise funds for Community Living Fort Frances and District.
Haley Anderson R.J. McDonald led his 1,300-pound steer around the ring Saturday afternoon during the annual 4-H auction. The event was held in conjunction with the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair in Emo.
Staff The Rainy River District Victim Services Program is trying to end sexual violence against men and women of all ages by creating a local Sexual Assault Network and recently launching a website to provide resources to those who need them. Peggy Loyie of Victim Services here explained the Rainy […]
the MNRF There were two new forest fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake District Fire #30 is “not under control” at 0.5 hectares (ha) and is located near Frances Lake. Red Lake District Fire Number 31 is “not under control” at 0.1 ha and is […]
Heather Latter Kassidy LeDrew, centre, was crowned the 2014 Emo Fair queen yesterday evening upstairs at the Emo Arena. Elizabeth Allan, left, captured the title of First Princess while Joleigh Hayes was named Second Princess. Prior to the crowning, Benjamin Latter earned the title of this year’s Mini-King, with Reece […]
