It’s something every young boy who plays hockey dreams of—seeing their name on an NHL roster or hearing their name called for the starting line-up and skating in the spotlight from the bench to the blueline. However, when the superstar plan doesn’t work out, usually the average 22-year-old guy may […]
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Growing up in Emo, I have seen many “Holly Daze” celebrations come and go, so, of course, I was expecting a busy weekend again this year. But I wasn’t prepared for how busy I would actually be—there was just so much to see and do. And I didn’t even get […]
Rainy River District School Board trustees elected a new chair and vice-chair last night. Former vice-chair Ron McAlister, who represents Rainy River, was elected chair while Marg Heyens, representing Emo, Chapple, and Nestor Falls, was named vice-chair. “I would like to thank the board for their confidence, and recognize and […]
The wheels of the federal election campaign slowly are beginning to turn locally, with the four candidates beginning to speculate about the outcome on Jan. 23. “I don’t think any poll would convince me the Liberals would get re-elected,” said Conservative candidate David Leskowski. “It looks like the natural progression […]
The Lions Park in Emo should have a new piece of playground equipment on site this coming spring after council passed a by-law authorizing an agreement between the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Township of Emo to provide funding for the structure at its regular meeting last Thursday. “It’s a […]
Dryden and Ignace OPP responded to a three-vehicle accident yesterday around 2:30 p.m. on Highway 17, 36 km west of Ignace in Hodgson Township, in which saw one person was killed. Investigation revealed a westbound 2005 Pontiac Montana, driven by Dennis Nestrovich, 56, of Sioux Lookout, collided with an eastbound […]
Fort Frances OPP officers investigated a disturbance on the 200 block of Scott Street in the early-morning hours of Saturday. As a result, a 20-year-old Manitou Rapids First Nation man was charged with causing a disturbance by fighting. Police also charged a 21-year-old Manitou Rapids First Nation man with causing […]
This year’s “Mitts for Kids—Helping Hands” campaign is wrapping up, with cash donation boxes being picked up later today while the last day to donate mitts for children is this Friday (Dec. 9). Campaign organizer Melissa Gushulak said yesterday it’s hard to tell at this point, but this year’s drive […]
Local public school students are learning about the dangers of bullying—and what they can do to stop it—thanks to an ongoing program at the Rainy River District School Board. The board began an anti-bullying curriculum as a pilot project in the 2003-04 school year. Since then, administrators have sought feedback […]
OPP Cst Caroline Spencer used a big red hand—meaning “don’t walk”—to talk to young students at J.W. Walker School yesterday about road safety and how to cross a busy intersection. With the recent changes at the corner of King’s Highway and Keating Avenue, the school invited Cst. Spencer to remind […]
Six-month-old Naudia Traubenik and her four-year-old sister Summer McNeil had a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Warp 9 during “Lunch with Santa” on Saturday. The children enjoyed snacks and drinks, and made sure they got their wish lists in to Santa before Christmas. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Muskie girls’ hockey team continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Eveleth-Gilbert in an exhibition game there Saturday night. “The girls played well but started off a little flat,” noted Muskie assistant coach Chris Hill. “This allowed the girls to lose a little momentum.” The team had […]
