Lives have been lost—and hay crops destroyed—because of fires caused by spontaneous combustion. This year has been particularly bad for hay heating due to the hot, humid weather. If the hay crop is put into the mow above 20-25 percent moisture content, spontaneous combustion may occur. A hay crop that’s […]
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The OPP will be holding a bicycle rodeo this Friday (Aug. 15) at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Cloverleaf grocery store in Emo in conjunction with the fall fair. Kids aged five-11 are invited to attend. “We’ve got skill courses designed for the kids riding their bikes […]
Adult education has grown in demand recently, meaning higher learning institutes have had increasing standards in adult accommodation. Currently, there are two local institutions that cater to this demand: Seven Generations Education Institute and Confederation College. Both schools have reported that among their adult students, many find themselves in situations […]
FORT FRANCES—Forget the treasure map because ‘X’ no longer marks the spot for people like Terry Newman. The local “Geocacher” has scoured the district and beyond in search of that mystery location—all for the thrill of saying he’s been there. “Geocaching” is a modern-day treasure hunt in which participants search […]
A small group of youths braved the elements yesterday afternoon to show their support for smoke-free parks and beaches here—a local Youth Action Alliance initiative. They picked up cigarette butts along the riverfront walkway as part of a Regional Day of Action, which culminated with activities at Pither’s Point Park.
Jacqueline Daniels, left, a councillor of Long Plain First Nations, and Karen Innes, a councillor of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (both in Manitoba), enjoyed the fish feast that marked the closing of the National Indian Treaties 1-11 Gathering. It began last Tuesday (Aug. 5) and ran through to Friday under […]
The five Emo Fair queen contestants posed for a group picture at the “Meet and Greet” held last week. The young ladies and the judges got to know each other while enjoying a barbecue and some cake before sitting down, individually, for their interviews. The contestants’ entertainment night is Thursday […]
Krikit, left, Poncho, Faber, and Zubin serenaded the beach with an acoustic set dedicated to Nikki, Chris, and Callahan Wiedenhoeft on Friday after they won the contest by purchasing merchandise and entering the draw after the previous night’s “Faber Drive” concert at the Townshend Theatre.
Kitchen Creek Classic winner Taylor Jorgenson admired his drive on the 12th hole during Sunday’s final round. He finished with an even-par total of 144 to win the annual two-day tournament by two strokes over defending champ “Snake” Krawchuk and Andrew Katrin.
FORT FRANCES—While some councillors feel the town’s animal control bylaw only needs a grooming, others are convinced the leash needs to be tightened. The topic was discussed at length during Monday night’s meeting after the bylaw was reviewed by the Planning and Development executive committee in late July, and came […]
It takes a huge commitment on the part of everyone involved in the annual Emo Fair queen pageant to make it a success. The girls, their parents, and the event organizers spend many hours during the summer preparing for this annual competition. This year, five girls are competing for the […]
FORT FRANCES—To most, bears are a nuisance that eat our garbage, wreck our yards, and scare us into our homes at first sight. But to Mike Scheibler, bears are not only kind and friendly, they also have endearing personalities and many positive qualities. On top of running a motocross track, […]
