Emo residents soon will be paying $7 more every two months for their water, sewer, and garbage services after council approved the increases at its regular meeting last Tuesday night at the community centre. Reeve Ed Carlson had proposed the rate hikes during a public meeting beforehand, which attracted nearly […]
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Dale LaBelle and Karl Howells are hoping the third time is lucky. The pair of anglers, from Devlin and Fort Frances, respectively, were the runners-up at the second-annual International Falls Bass Championship that wrapped up Saturday—an improvement of one spot from their third-place finish in the inaugural event a year […]
The mark of a true champion is not how an athlete performs on their best day, but rather how they perform when they are struggling. Jean Dick displayed her championship ability on Sunday at the inaugural Heron Landing Ladies Open golf tournament. Dick persevered through what was admittedly not her […]
The McGuinty government is expanding its support for small, northern, and rural colleges to ensure more students have the opportunity to study and succeed at post-secondary institutions, Training, Colleges, and Universities minister Chris Bentley announced Monday. “We are on the side of hard-working Ontario families who want their sons and […]
A ’50s and ’60s rock ’n roll dance, also featuring an Elvis contest and ’50s costumes, will be held Friday, Sept. 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Emo Legion. This is a fundraiser for the Emo Public Library and the W.I. Museum. Tickets are available at the EPL and W.I. […]
The Rainy River Valley Food Council has opted to push back the date of its “Taste Local” event previously scheduled for Sept. 14. Instead, they are looking to hold it Oct. 29. “It’s right after the [Clover Valley] Farmers’ Market closes, so it’s a turning point for a lot of […]
The local Business Improvement Association wants shoppers to start thinking “autumn” next month in time for its annual “Downtown Harvest Days.” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson said yesterday that last year’s event was “very well-attended, very well-received,” and is hoping for the same success this time around. On Friday, Sept. 22 […]
With the nomination deadline now less than a month away, more nominees for the local municipal and school board elections are coming in. Most recently, Dan Belluz filed his nomination forms for a seat as trustee on the Rainy River District School Board on Monday. Belluz, who’s just wrapping up […]
A meeting between Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre staff, Indian Affairs, Heritage Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has been postponed. Previously scheduled for tomorrow (Aug. 31), the meeting now will take place Sept. 27 in order that all the parties can attend. The historical centre plans to request emergency […]
The third-annual Women and Girls Empowerment Seminar took place here last week. The seminar, formally known as the Girl Power camp, is aimed at giving girls the tools and contacts in the community to take care of themselves. Ashlee Cochrane and Becky Hunter, youth workers at the Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal […]
The New Beginnings Fellowship is planning a community barbecue and concert on Saturday, Sept. 9 in support of local soup kitchen David’s Deli. The free event, taking place at 1301 Mill Rd. (across from La Place Rendez-Vous), will see children’s games starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue at […]
Child witness groups will be starting in Fort Frances in September. These groups are beneficial to children and their moms who have witnessed violence in their homes. Community service providers are encouraged to speak to their potential clients about participating and offer referrals. There is no cost to attend. Meals, […]
