Word of a “first date” last Tuesday between representatives of area First Nations and municipalities warrants cautious optimism. The glaring question, of course, is “What took so long?” And the realization by district leaders that we’re all in the same canoe—and need to paddle in the same direction to get […]
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Heather Latter Gerri Yerxa and Susan Ossachuk, with the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, gave a presentation on elder abuse to local members of the Retired Teachers of Ontario at La Place Rendez-Vous here last Thursday. “Elder abuse occurs in all communities and Fort Frances is no […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will host a Hallowe’en dance, featuring live music by the Night Hawks, this Friday (Oct. 26) beginning at 9 p.m. Admission is $10, and there will be $400 in cash prizes available for costumes (must be at the Legion by 10 p.m. to qualify). Designated […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who donated, worked, or helped in any way to make their fall tea and bazaar a great success. They were able to raise just over $3,000. The winners of the various draws included Julia Dykstra (children’s), June […]
Gary Sliworsky To come through the winter in good condition and produce a healthy calf next spring, your cows need to receive proper nutrition. This means the appropriate amounts of energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins from the feed they eat. The only way to have any confidence that you are […]
Anthony Leek The Borderland Racing Association hosted its 2012 awards banquet on Saturday at the Emo Legion, with about 100 people on hand. It was a fitting way to officially close the books on the racing season, which saw several new Emo Speedway feature winners, including Libby Wilson, Don Scholler, […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions want you to jump in the lake on New Year’s Day. To give you a head start, a pre-registration will be held this Saturday (Oct. 27) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road. Stop by to meet […]
the MNR A Florida man has been found guilty of starting and tending a fire without a permit. Charles Carr of Naples was fined $500 and also ordered to pay $2,400 in suppression costs to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Court heard that Carr was burning debris Arpil 28 on […]
Ontario is making it easier for residents without a driver’s licence in Rainy River District to get official, government-issued photo ID. The Ontario Photo Card is now available at the local ServiceOntario centre, located at 922 Scott St. It soon will be offered in Rainy River. The Ontario Photo Card […]
Staff Rehabilitation work on the Noden Causeway will resume next month, with the work to involve improvement to support structures (pipe pile repairs) on all three structures, the Ministry of Transportation announced. In addition, minor work will be completed on the west low-level structure while a new concrete deck and […]
Expect rain tonight, with an overnight low of one C (34 F) and northwest winds at 10 m.p.h. More rain and snow are likely tomorrow, with a high of four (40) and low around minus-three (27). Winds will be from the west at 15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. […]
Crime Stoppers and the Fort Frances OPP are asking for your help in solving the theft of a money box from the Memorial Sports Centre that occurred sometime between 2 a.m. and 1:37 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. Someone broke into the bar area at the arena and stole a […]
