Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is urging constituents in the Rainy River area to keep up their efforts to save the community’s emergency room—even in the face of recent assurances from Health minister Deb Matthews that the facility will not close. Since she raised the issue at Queen’s […]
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Dave Ogilvie The local Alzheimer’s Society is looking for volunteers to sew lap-sized “Touch Quilts” for those suffering from the disease. These quilts are made of fabrics which provide tactile and visual stimulation. When you’re in Emo, stop by the Hair and Body Care Shoppe to see a sample and […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is pleased to announce summer student opportunities. We are seeking individuals to apply for summer student employment opportunities, including one position of marine assistant. The position, offering a salary $10.25 per hour, commences July 3 and ends on or about Aug. 17. One […]
the OPP On Dec. 30, the Rainy River District OPP received a report of a break-and-enter at a residence on Second Street in Rainy River. Officers arrived around 6:15 p.m. and spoke to the owners, who had arrived home to discover the break-in. Information obtained in the investigation found that […]
Staff Fort Frances finished third overall at the annual aggregate bowling tournament over the weekend in Kenora. Jeff Watts led the local contingent, finishing second for the top scratch total over the seven-game showdown held Saturday and Sunday. He also had the top scratch single from the weekend (375). Watts […]
the MNR Ontario is protecting the environment, and giving clarity to developers, by ensuring the Wolf Lake Old Growth Forest in the Timiskaming District remains a protected area. Retaining Wolf Lake’s Forest Reserve status prohibits the commercial harvesting of old-growth red pine while still allowing for exploration and development of […]
Robin McCormick The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Shamrock tea and bake sale this Friday (March 16) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Health Centre. Donations of baking would be appreciated. Admission is $3, with proceeds going towards the X-ray upgrade there. Auxiliary memberships also will […]
Press Release Application deadline is April 30 Consider hiring a student this summer. You can tap into a source of motivated, talented, and energetic young people who are ready and willing to work while providing your business with extra help to get the job done. The provincial government is investing […]
Lucas Punkari With the impact of concussions in sports continuing to be a hot topic across the country, the Ontario government announced this past week that it plans to introduce legislation aimed at helping combat the epidemic. At Fort Frances High School, however, those issues already have been looked at […]
Lucas Punkari Despite a disappointing and quick two-loss exit from the OFSAA ‘AA’ boys’ basketball championships in St. Catharines last week, Muskie head coach Bryce Coyle felt a lot of lessons were learned during Fort High’s first trip to the all-Ontarios since 2001. “The experience of going down there was […]
Duane Hicks A Fort Frances Power Corp. crew has been busy this week taking down winter decorations from lamp posts along Scott Street to make way for new banners purchased by the Downtown BIA. Downtown BIA chair Connie Cuthbertson said yesterday that the new banners, which the BIA commissioned local […]
Heather Latter A total of eight presenters, along with members of the student council, stressed the many reasons Donald Young School in Emo should remain open—at its current location—to the DYS Pupil Accommodation Review committee and nearly the 80 residents on hand for the final public consultation there last Wednesday […]
