Dave Ogilvie Known as the “high energy band” from Winnipeg, “House of Doc” did not disappoint the small but enthusiastic audience at Cornell Farms last Saturday evening. The barn was really rocking as the young musicians skillfully incorporated elements of roots-folk-bluegrass-gospel-blues-old-time-Celtic and Canadiana music to produce a contemporary sound that […]
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Dave Ogilvie “Chapple Heritage Days,” which began in 1999 during Chapple’s centennial celebration, has become an annual event that attracts people from across the district and beyond to the Both farm and homestead just north of Barwick. The rainy weather on Friday afternoon had committee members a little worried as […]
Dan Falloon There will be some horsing around at the Emo Fairgrounds this weekend as the Borderland Quarter Horse Association will hold its annual show this Friday through Sunday. Action will begin early, commencing at 9 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday and kicking off at 8 a.m. on Sunday, […]
Dan Falloon It’s just a scheduling quirk, but either the second or third-place team from the Rainy River District Fastball League will suffer defeat in only the second playoff game for both teams. The Fort Frances-based Sight & Sound Wolves, who finished the regular season in third place, will visit […]
Press Release After a five-year hiatus, the Winnipeg Super Trucks are returning to the Emo Speedway by popular demand! Back in 2005, fans were thrilled and dazzled by three-wide racing and a feature event that had everyone on their feet cheering. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the action returns to the […]
Bryce Forbes Eight-year-old Mackenzie Azevedo enjoyed her time spraying down fellow kids at the new Emo Spray Park yesterday. Although the spray park has been open since July 25, yesterday marked the official grand opening, complete with a barbecue and speeches from dignitaries like local MPP Howard Hampton.
Peggy Revell John Rowsell, head of research at the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station, explained what sort of results and data researchers are collecting at one of the trial plots during during last Wednesday’s open house at the Emo Agricultural Research Station. Those who turned out for the evening were […]
Dan Falloon The crew of Peter Engberg’s “Wing-n-it” adjusted to the angle that the boat took while making a turn during the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s Wednesday night racing action last week. Jack Bartlett’s “Mad Hatter” won the race, comprised of six boats and John LePine’s sailboard.
Dave Ogilvie The annual coin hunt attracted a large number of enthusiastic children Saturday during “Chapple Heritage Days” at the Both farm just north of Barwick. Hay literally was flying as the young participants hunted for coins and candy. Most of the kids walked away with a few candies and a […]
Bryce Forbes Muskie football player Justin Whitburn was pressured by Cody Hunsberger as he dropped back to pass during a flag football game Sunday at Fort High. The football team is hosting weekly flag football games every Sunday at 2 p.m. in preparation for the upcoming season. Anyone interested is […]
Peggy Revell Brian Herbert, right, alongside Robin Wright, drew winning the ticket for the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” or August. Gregory Erickson of International Falls won a trip to Portugal, valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is to New York ($2,600).
Press Release At approximately 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a fire at the Abitibi mill complex in the area of the paper machines. When fire fighters arrived, mill staff had the fire contained and the automatic sprinkler system had […]
