Pilots of Mesaba Airlines will begin voting this Friday on the tentative contract agreement they reached with their employers earlier this moth, with the final results expected at the end of the month. “It is an informational period right now,” said Kris Pierson, spokesperson for the Air Line Pilots Association […]
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Marjory Boileau considers herself very lucky. The Fort Frances resident was diagnosed with a brain tumour back in September, but she was to undergo a procedure Wednesday that should get rid of the tumour without doctors having to make a single incision. “I’m excited because it’s new, and I’m very, […]
A report to the Northwestern Health Unit on compliance rates for ’flu shots among staff and residents at area rest homes and hospitals showed a wide gap of participation across the Kenora-Rainy River districts. For instance, as of Dec. 23, 86.4 percent of staff and 97.8 percent of residents at […]
After living here for a little over 10 years, Mark and Miriam Jones and their children will be moving back to Winnipeg come the end of the school year. Mark Jones, most recently a financial planner at Holmlund Financial Services here, has accepted a job with Vantis Credit Union in […]
At its first meeting of 2004, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved funding through two initiatives to help children and the homeless in the district. The National Child Benefit Reinvestment Strategy assists low-income families and their children. “This assistance can be used to help cover fees associated […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board appears to be on budget so far this year, according to a variance report for the period from September to Dec. 31, 2003. “I feel we’re on track for a balanced budget,” said Chris Howarth, the board’s superintendent of business, who prepared the report. […]
As the process of hiring a new CAO for the Town of Fort Frances continues, council likely will be presented with a shortlist of three applicants at its next regular meeting this Monday (Jan. 26). “We’re hopeful we can present our recommended shortlist of applicants. This will likely be in-camera,” […]
The Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo installed and dedicated a new stained glass window there back on Jan. 3. The inscription reads, “Dedicated to St. Patrick’s Women’s League on its 50th Anniversary (1954-2004). Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.” The artwork was done by […]
“A new year and a new list of projects,” said Bruce Christopherson, station manager of KBHW Christian radio over in International Falls. Christopherson said they saw many wonderful blessings when looking back on 2003. “God took care of us financially in the midst of a challenging economy while, at the […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society has decided to seek public input into ways to increase attendance and interest in the annual Fall Fair in Emo. At its general meeting Jan. 13, board member Gary Judson, who also sits on Emo council, proposed the RRVAS consider bringing back parimutuel wagering […]
Donald Young School in Emo has opted not to get involved with a science fair this year. “As a staff, they decided everyone deserved a break from the scientific process this year,” noted DYS principal Lucinda Meyers. But there certainly are other activities arranged there throughout the rest of January […]
The Emo Cobras (PeeWees) enjoyed a fruitful week in Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action, winning all of their games. They started with a 6-1 victory over the Emo Esso girls’ team, sparked by Kurtis Hill’s four-goal effort. Ryan McDowall and Matt Mutz rounded out the scoring, with James Saunders adding […]
