Staff Weekend rain helped the Ministry of Natural Resources with the region’s fire situation, although there continued to be a number of new starts. “The Northwest Region experienced rainfall in most sectors, providing cooler temperatures and favourable weather conditions to attack many of the multiple fires that continue to burn,” […]
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Heather Latter Newly-crowned Emo Fair queen Kaylee Heyens, along with 2011 Mini-King Zack Simmons and Mini-Queen Kallahan LeBlanc, waved to the crowd atop Heyen’s float on Saturday as the annual parade passed in front of the grandstands during the 111th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fall fair.
Heather Latter Jessica Haw led her grand champion market steer around the ring during the annual 4-H steer auction held Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair in Emo. Weighing in at 1,195 pounds, it was purchased by Paul Peters for $3.05/pound.
Lucas Punkari Don Craig (#47), Andy Trimble (#46), and Matt DePiero (#21D) battled for position during a WISSOTA Midwest Modified heat at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. Rain later forced the postponement of the event until yesterday afternoon, which saw DePiero capture the feature victory and also come away […]
the OPP On Aug. 10, Dryden OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement and stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on Highway 17 in Wainwright Township. An investigation into the traffic stop revealed the occupant of the vehicle was in possession of a controlled substance, with an estimated value of $6,000. […]
Submitted The Salvation Army is asking that people be considerate when donating to the Thrift Store. As of Sept. 1, store only will accept donations during normal business hours. Donations will not be allowed to be dropped off at night or on weekends.
Staff Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have dropped the fire hazard to “moderate” across the Northwest Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported. A frontal wave over the Manitoba border was set to sweep through the region today, bringing clouds and showers to most of the area, maintaining the current […]
Lucas Punkari Raice Westover tried to regain control of his go-kart as it slid off of the edge of the backstretch during a Novice class heat at the Emo Go-Kart track yesterday evening as a part of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair. Westover would recover from […]
Heather Latter 2011 Emo Fair Queen Kaylee Heyens, flanked by First Princess Sarah Glover, left, and Second Princess Chelsea Mosley, were all smiles after being crowned last night at the Emo Arena.
Zoey Duncan The Progressive Conservative candidate will join the race to become the next MPP for Kenora-Rainy River when Rod McKay and Louis Roussin vie for votes in three nomination meetings set for tomorrow. The winner will take on the Sarah Campbell (NDP), Anthony Leek (Liberals), and Jo-Jo Holiday (Greens) […]
Staff Kaylee Heyens of Stratton was crowned the 2011 Emo Fair Queen last night following the entertainment portion of the competition upstairs at the Emo Arena. Sarah Glover earned the title of First Princess while Chelsea Mosley is this year’s Second Princess. Also vying for the crown were Elizabeth Steele […]
Staff The defending RRDFL champion Sight & Sound Wolves will have to wait a while longer to find out who they’ll play in the semi-finals this coming Tuesday night. That’s because last night’s playoff game between the Big Grassy Braves and Rainy River Royals ended in a 7-7 tie due […]
