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In light of a change in federal government since the launch of the “Best Start” program last year, and a subsequent cut in funding, the Northwest Catholic District School Board has decided to channel its remaining share of the funding into a feasibility study for local day care rather than […]

With the ever-popular “Quest for the Best” slated for July 25 this year, competitors already have started signing up for the singing contest. Chamber of Commerce manager Dawn Booth said yesterday that since the entry forms were first made available at the trade show here back on April 28-29, five […]

After several weeks of consultations with local stakeholders, an independent facilitator has recommended district municipalities pursue a permanent agreement with Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to take over administration of Rainycrest Home for the Aged here. “The facilitator presented his findings and recommendations to the member municipalities of the board […]

The Muskie boys’ soccer team edged the Dryden Eagles 2-1 on penalty kicks in the NWOSSAA ‘AA’ final here yesterday to advance to the provincial championship June 5-7 in St. Catharines. Muskie head coach Shane Beckett said the win was especially rewarding due to the fact Dryden had beaten Fort […]

She may talk a lot, but that’s only because she remembers everything. And being 93 years old, that means this woman has a lot of stories. Ina Wilson of Barwick can remember many of the oldest reeves and clerks of Chapple, as well as multitudes of people from across the […]

Imagine you’re working underground in one of the town’s storm sewers. It’s dark, cramped, and few people above ground even know you’re down there if anything was to go wrong. Then, that last fear comes horribly true. Who could help you? What could they do? That’s the scenario the Fort […]

The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) hopes to get input from local residents as to what they want from regional health care during a public meeting slated here Monday, May 29. Laura Kokocinski, senior director of planning, integration, and community engagement for the North West LHIN, said the […]

An Emo resident brought property standards to the forefront of council’s regular meeting last Thursday night regarding a neighbour’s land in a residential area. The man noted when he moved there several years ago, his own property was in need of some upgrades and care, which he took charge of. […]

It’s been a long time coming but by the end of the month, children will have a new—and much safer—structure to play on at the Lions Park in Emo. Bridget Beck, one of the playground committee members, and Grace Silander, chair of the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition, stopped by […]

The Muskie girls’ soccer team suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 loss in overtime to the Dryden Eagles in the NWOSSAA ‘AA’ final here yesterday afternoon—costing the squad a trip to the all-Ontarios in Peterborough next month. Head coach Adam Craig said despite the loss, he was very proud of the way […]