Bette Jean Crews Delegates to the 2009 annual meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture discovered they can generate a lot of energy and enthusiasm even with a shorter convention. Many delegates said they appreciated the single-day convention this year as they were anxious to return to their farms to […]
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Robin McCormick Once again, the community of Emo is hosting its annual “Holly Daze” celebrations this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 4-5). A parade is slated for Friday starting at 6 p.m., with hot chocolate to be served afterwards. As well, the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. in Emo will hold a Christmas […]
Dave Ogilvie St. Patrick’s C.W.L. will be having a Christmas tea and bake sale this Saturday (Dec. 5) from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There will be baking, crafts, draws, religious articles, and white elephant tables, with tea, coffee, sandwiches, and dainties being served. Admission is $3 for adults […]
Press Release Upgrades to the Kehl-Domanski Road Loop in Alberton are now complete. The project involved the rehabilitation and resurfacing of 4.8 km of the loop. The gravel surface was replaced with asphalt, which significantly improves the quality and integrity of this important community transportation route. The federal and provincial […]
Dave Ogilvie At this time of the year, with shoppers looking for that special present for a family member or cherished friend, one store offers quality products that will last for generations. “Strictly Amish,” owned and operated by Dave Rempel and his family, has been in business since 1999 selling […]
Dave Ogilvie Christmas is, by tradition, a time for children and the young at heart. As such, “Holly Daze” festivities in Emo have, for many years, provided exciting activities for children from across the district. This year’s annual celebration will be no different. Despite the late arrival of snow, workers […]
Dave Ogilvie With less than a month to go until Christmas, Emo merchants are stocking their shelves with all kinds of great sales in preparation for what they hope to be another busy “Holly Daze” celebration. Although temperatures have been well above normal so far, the annual two-day event is […]
Duane Hicks A Shoal Lake First Nation man was sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 20 years, for second-degree murder in connection with the 2007 death of Ashley Smith of Naicatchewenin First Nation. Bronson Green appeared before Justice G.P. Smith of the Ontario Superior Court […]
Dave Ogilvie Plans for Emo’s “Holly Daze 2009” have been finalized and by all indications, it will be an extremely busy time for residents, businesses, and shoppers alike. Scheduled for Dec. 4-5, the annual two-day festival will be an excellent opportunity for people from across the district to take part […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team has been a regular player in the silver market this season. This past weekend, a team-wide investment of hustle and courage finally allowed them to invest in gold stocks. The black-and-gold outlasted the Red Lake Rams 3-1 in the title game Saturday to earn […]
Heather Latter People invited to contribute photos, stories With a new school opening next fall to house students from Robert Moore and F.H. Huffman, plans are in the works to celebrate the closing of the nearly 100-year-old Robert Moore School. Cynthia Donald, along with a small group, has been tossing […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—A Fort Frances doctor was inducted as president of the Ontario College of Family Physicians at an awards ceremony last week in Toronto. Dr. Robert Algie explained in an e-mail to the Times that last year he was elected to the OCFP executive for a four-year term, […]
