EMO—The idea to start a nursery school program in Emo no longer is going ahead. But since both the township and the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board seemed to be on board with the project, it’s possible a misunderstanding halted progress. “We actually said to go ahead with […]
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With the nomination deadline looming just over a week away, some district municipalities are slowly seeing its residents or current council step forward once again. But, for now, the Township of Emo is the only community preparing for a race for the positions of councillor and reeve. Dr. Ingrid Krampetz […]
Help make the trail system in Voyageurs National Park safer and more enjoyable by volunteering to clear trails during the weekend of Sept. 29-Oct. 1. At the same time, explore the park, meet new people, and have fun! Crews guided by experienced volunteer leaders will clear sections of the Kab-Ash […]
A heavyweight weighed heavy on the minds of pumpkin festival organizers Saturday in Rainy River when they discovered they had an entry that weighed more than their scale could register. With only two pumpkins left to weigh out of 51, and one already tipping the scales at 960 pounds, organizers […]
The last of the summer ladies’ scrambles took place Aug. 29, with about 40 golfers participating. This was a best-ball format again and cash prizes were handed out. The only thing left to finish the ladies’ season is the wind-up banquet. This year’s banquet will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26 […]
For those not from Emo, it may be difficult to find the community’s public library tucked away above the Lions Park on Front Street So at council’s regular meeting last Wednesday night, the Emo Friends of the Library requested permission to have signage posted around the village. “They raise money […]
No doubt about it—farming is a risky business. But while farmers can’t prevent such things as price drops, bad weather, and poor market conditions, they can protect themselves against some of the devastating consequences these risks can have on their operations. Risk management is a way to deal with risks […]
Tony Marinaro and Tom Bruyere of Kish-Gon-Dug Canada Inc. (KGD), a manufacturer of western red cedar lawn furniture, recently travelled to Dublin, Ireland to attend the Autumn Furniture Fair—a prestigious wholesaler/retailer only event. Kish-Gon-Dug Canada Inc. is based out of Naicatchewenin First Nation, a community of 300 people near Devlin. […]
EQAO results for Grade 9 tests in mathematics were released last week, with students in the Rainy River District School Board remaining fairly consistent in their results. The board is responsible for three high schools: Fort Frances High School, Atikokan High School, and Rainy River High School. In the academic […]
After two extremely tough seasons, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the Muskie junior boys’ volleyball team. Head coach Greg Ste. Croix identified what he believes is the main reason the black-and-gold managed only a single win during the past two seasons—and spent this year’s tryouts […]
Entries for the 2007 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which will be held next July 26-28, must be received by Sept. 30. The entry fee is $1,250 per two-person team. There is a 100 percent payback (i.e., the total of the entry fees are returned to the anglers as cash […]
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team is searching for balance on the court. Co-coaches Ian Simpson and Marla Knutson are faced with an interesting challenge this season, given that the team excels in one facet of the game but struggles mightily in another. “I think we’ll have a very good […]
