FORT FRANCES—Condemned meat which had been moved from Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick to Rainy River First Nations earlier this month was “disposed” of on the weekend, Chief Jim Leonard indicated Tuesday. “We no longer have it and everyone is happy,” he replied when asked if the farmers who […]
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FORT FRANCES—District residents now will have another option when it comes to preparations of a lost loved one with Rainy River Cremation Services being available at Green Larsen Mortuary over in International Falls, Mn. Previously, if cremation was selected as the final means of disposition, the body would be sent […]
Members of the Emo Chamber of Commerce decided Monday night to go ahead with a parade during this year’s “Holly Daze” festivities (Dec. 1-2) for the first time in several years. But president Colleen Vennechenko stressed more floats are needed to make the Friday night event a success. “We want […]
Students at Donald Young School in Emo are beginning the start of the Christmas season by learning about giving and sharing with others less fortunate than themselves through two particular programs—filling Christmas shoeboxes and collecting money for World Vision. “I had done it a few years with different groups and […]
The winners of Ontario’s fifth-annual Secondary School Business Plan Competition were announced Saturday during simultaneous ceremonies in North Bay, Cornwall, Burlington, and London. Brandon Olson of Emo was crowned the regional winner from Northern Ontario as well as the first runner-up in the provincial competition, earning $2,000. Olson’s proposed business […]
Last week’s municipal elections resulted in new council members in many cases. As well, many agriculture organizations hold their annual meetings at this time of year. Here are five best practices for new board or committee members (the information is from Donald G. Evans, president of the board of the […]
The second-annual “Coffee, Tea, and Melody” event held at Knox United Church in Emo on Saturday evening was deemed a success by organizers. “We had an excellent turnout,” said Joyce Meyers. “There was an excellent donation of items and good music.” “People from across the district came out to support […]
The Fort Frances Canadians went 2-2 at the Shattuck St. Mary’s Sabres’ tournament last weekend in Faribault, Mn. The Canadians followed a distinct pattern over the course of the tourney, winning both games in which they got on the scoreboard first while dropping the two in which they fell behind […]
Emo resident Carl Cates spent the last 44 years as a school bus driver here in Rainy River District. And while he decided it was time to retire, he noted he always enjoyed the job. “It’s been good over the years—I’m going to miss it,” he remarked. “I got to […]
The Borderland Racing Association wrapped up the season with its annual awards dinner held at the Devlin Hall on Saturday. Cub president Sharon Trimble said the event was a fitting tribute to what was another successful racing season. “We had a good season,” she remarked. “Car count was up. Fan […]
Fifth-year Mount Allison Mountie football player Jock Gemmell has been named a 2006-07 second-team All-Canadian. The 6’1”, 195-pound defensive back earned numerous accolades over the course of the season due to his penchant for making big plays at critical junctures of games. He was named Mount Allison’s Athlete of the […]
The Sunset Country Squash Club held its annual “Rookie Round-up” and Fort-Kenora junior dquash tournaments at the Memorial Sports Centre over the weekend. Thirteen women competed Saturday while 19 junior boys and girls faced off Sunday In the “rookie” division, six ladies battled in two pools, with Kerri Zucchiatti winning […]
