Staff There weren’t many surprises at the Ice For Kids Arena on Tuesday night. The Fort Frances Lakers tallied yet another power-play goal, snipers Tyler Stevenson and Byron Katapaytuk were responsible for a pair of tallies, and the home team got another quality goaltending performance in a 3-2 win over […]
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Duane Hicks A small quantity of liquid waste en route from the Rainy River District Abattoir leaked onto roads in Emo leading to Highway 11/71 on Tuesday. But the abattoir has taken steps to rectify the situation to the Ministry of Environment’s satisfaction. Steve Loshaw, president of the Rainy River […]
Robin McCormick The second-annual Fall Walleye Classic will take place this weekend (Oct. 1-2) on Northwest Bay. More than 30 teams are registered. The boats will launch at 8 a.m. both days, with the weigh-ins getting underway at 4 p.m. Canteens will be set up, with a roast beef dinner […]
Dave Ogilvie It’s been several months since their previous meeting but last Wednesday (Sept. 22), a large group of seniors gathered in the common room at the Golden Age Manor here in Emo to enjoy another guest speaker and to share in some refreshments. Mavis Helseth, an avid historian, shared […]
Here are the winners of the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 12-18 were Mark and Karen Davis (Devlin), Joyce LeBlanc (Murillo), Terry R. Wreggitt (Atikokan), Leo Faykes (Thunder Bay), Colin Wood (Rainy River), Olive Morin (Ignace), and Tim and Donna Doyle […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board hosted a Staff Recognition Night on Sept. 17 to celebrate excellence in Catholic education. Each year the board celebrates its staff by acknowledging five-35 years of service, retirees, and distinguished Catholic Leadership Awards. The event was held at the Riverview Lodge in […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple Heritage Committee celebrated the rich history of this area by hosting a “Homesteader Night” this past Friday at the Chapple recreation hall. Prior to supper, those on hand were encouraged to view the various pioneer displays, photos, and documents from Chapple’s early settlement, as well as […]
Duane Hicks With the terms on municipal boards and committees wrapping up at the end of November, the town is encouraging local residents to step forward and apply to become members. “There’s a myriad of committees within the town and it’s crucial we get some volunteers out,” Fort Frances CAO […]
Press Release The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary recently paid an instalment of $7,500 towards its commitment of $40,000 for updated X-ray equipment at the Emo Health Centre. This now brings the total raised to more than $13,000. The existing X-ray equipment has been upgraded to allow for digital processing. […]
Press Release Nelson Medicine Professional Corp. and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. are hosting a retirement and appreciation dinner for Dr. Angus Mackintosh on Friday, Oct. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost $25 each, which includes dinner and a gift. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner […]
Staff Full-time health card services are now available at ServiceOntario centres in Rainy River and Emo. The new availability of these services, including address changes and renewal, comes as the integration of both driver’s and health card services under one roof is rolled out across the province. Health card services […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton last week asked the McGuinty Liberals if they have any plans at all to help the devastated Northern Ontario tourist industry since the HST has been implemented. “Bookings at tourist resorts are down 40-60 percent,” Hampton noted. “This has devastated the economy in […]
