Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Lake Despair Lodge’s Bill Godin has proved once again that he owns the local fisheries. This past weekend, he and Nolan Mann took to Rainy Lake to compete in the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Bass Championship. Never heard of the tournament? That’s because this is the first year it’s run. Godin […]
For the first time this season, auto racing’s mortal enemy, Mother Nature, finally won out. After long, steady rains on Friday and continuous pop-up showers Saturday, the track and pits couldn’t take another drop of water and the Emo Speedway was forced to cancel the racing action for August 4. […]
Above are the many happy faces involved in the 2023 Fair Queen contest. Smiling happily are the 2023 contestants, Rilee Armstrong, Isabelle Meeks, Kali Tessier, and Tatum Martin. Also looking happy and content with their last year’s reign is Mickenna Ryll (2022 queen) and first princess Mckenna McTavish. Also enjoying […]
The Fort Frances Salvation Army has been working hard this summer, as usual, to provide needs for the community through a number of different programs. Ryan Daw is a services co-ordinator with the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and has been working with different community groups this year. “We had […]
Aaron Bujold has been showing cattle at the Emo Fair and beyond for 18 years and spent 12 years as part of local 4-H beef clubs. Bujold has also seen a lot of success, last year at the fair, he was the reserve champion with his 1,334-lb. steer that sold […]
The Queen contestants got up and active, for charity, in the 2K a Day Challenge. Each participant was tasked with engaging in physical activity – whether walking, cycling, jogging, kayaking, farm chores or sports. The activity was up to them, but each kilometre was tracked, with the Fair Board donating […]
The residents of Rainycrest Long Term Care enjoyed a sweet surprise, when the Queen contestants arrived to assemble and serve ice cream sundaes for everyone. The event was enjoyed by all.
The exhibition hall is a favourite stop at the Emo Fair. Seeing the produce, baking, and artwork of friends and neighbours, and the creativity of local kids is hard to beat. This year, fair goers will be treated to a full range of local talent, including photography, LEGO structures, quilting, […]
It’s that time of year again as the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair, also known as the Emo Fair, returns to town for another weekend of fun, food, and so much more. Taking place in Emo, from Thursday, August 17 to Saturday, August 19 at the Emo Fairgrounds, […]
Slow and steady wins the race, as the old adage says; the same can be said in the farming world. Jason Schram and his family have seen the ebb and flow of the agriculture sector over the past four decades, and have used those years of experience to build a […]
Equestrians of the Rainy River District rejoice as the annual miniature, light, and draft horse shows return to the Emo Fair this week. Scheduled to run on Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. (following the parade), the horse show brings together trainers and riders from across the […]
Perogies, pogos and smokies have regularly been part of the fair for the Fort Frances Lakers, but this year they’re taking it up a notch as they take over the running of the fair’s beer garden as well, with the proceeds going to help with team expenses and their community […]
