Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Donovan Miller has a home and a job to look forward to. But he hasn’t always been so lucky. The 53-year old has been a long-time client at the Fort Frances Family Centre, and credits the facility for his recovery. “I’m not homeless anymore, but I was living on the […]
“Walking around with the crown, it’s a pretty big confidence booster,” said Mickenna Ryll, who was named this year’s Fair Queen on Thursday night in front of an audience of family and friends. “It feels really good,” she said. “All the hard work that me and my family put in […]
The District is facing a new challenge. But this one is all rhythm, with no blues. The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre is challenging local businesses and organizations to a dance-off challenge. They kicked it off with a toe-tapping video set to Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose.” In the challenge video, the camera […]
Local businesses have endured staff shortages, pandemic mandates, ballooning costs and endless worry. But for one night a year, they can set aside their concerns and celebrate the best of the best, with the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Nominations have now opened for the annual event, and the Chamber […]
Two onlookers eagerly await parading vehicles to toss them treats on Front St. in Emo during the Fall Fair parade on Saturday, August 20. —Daniel Adam photo
The campaign has officially begun for the 2022 Municipal and School Board elections. Voting day is October 24. The following is a confirmed list of nominated and acclaimed candidates. HAVE YOUR SAY – as voters, what would you like to know about the candidates? if you have a question you’d […]
Proud cattle and horse owners alike showed off their animals at the District Fair this past weekend. With various beef shows, and the 4-H members selling their pride-and-joy steers, there was lots of bovine entertainment. The equines were on full display at the horse arena with miniature, light, and draft […]
The Fair paraded down Front St. in Emo this past weekend, showcasing the Fair Queen, Mini King, vintage and modern cars, mascots, firetrucks, tractors, floats, and more! —Daniel Adam photos
The District had plenty to celebrate this weekend, with the return of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. The annual event was in its full form, for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, including midway, 4-H steer auction, rides, games, animals and food booths. Highlights […]
Whether you prefer hard fought door to door battles, bump and run style passes or even big ol’ crashes and pile ups, the annual Rea Memorial had something in store for every race fan. Heavy rains pushed the start of action to Saturday night, beginning with the Emo Street Stocks, […]
This week we sat down with Patrick Davis driver of the #10D Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite is taco in a Bag whenever it’s available. At what age did you start racing? I started racing at 43. Why did you start racing? My […]
The ever-popular logger’s competition was back this past weekend at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Jason Caul was this year’s champion logger, Gary Booth took home safety logger, and Simon Dyck was named top rookie. Competitors took part in a variety of challenges including the two-man crosscut, […]
