The W.I. District Museum in Emo is in full swing meeting these days and directing tourists to their fishing grounds in the Nestor Falls and Clearwater Lake area. Nathalie Donaldson is the Sunset Country tourism guide this year. Whatever you wish to know, the 17-year-old is capable of giving out […]
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Speaking to KBHW administrative secretary Dawn Nyborg regarding their upcoming “Sharathon 2003” on Aug. 12-14, this year’s theme will be “Called to Praise.” “This is our largest event of the year,” Nyborg noted. “Preparations have begun and over the last month, the gears have been turning as we seek the […]
If nothing else, Andrew Johnson is a persistent man. The chief of Seine River First Nation, located on Highway 11 about 90 km east of Fort Frances, saw that persistence pay of in spades last Friday when the new community centre officially opened its doors there. But for Chief Johnson, […]
Chapple council recently held its regular July meeting with all members present, including roads superintendent Jim Teeple and clerk/treasurer Doris Dyson. Council heard that repairs to the Chapple community hall are ongoing and reports from the Canada Day activities were extremely good. A reminder that when renting out the hall, […]
The Emo Chamber of Commerce has decided to hold a special weekend event to coincide with the grand openings of several new and renovated businesses in September. At its regular meeting Monday night, the Chamber has set aside the weekend of Sept. 5-6 for “Customer Appreciation Days,” with two draws […]
Last Wednesday (July 16), a two-vehicle accident occurred in the Devlin area which injured Rose Mose, who was a passenger in one of the cars. Suffering from a broken kneecap, cracked ankle, and torn ligaments, Rose initially was taken to La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, then later flown out […]
A group of cyclists touring Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland passed through Emo late last week after having stayed at Caliper Provincial Park near Nestor Falls the previous night. There are 19 in the group altogether, including some hailing from Vancouver and Toronto here in Canada as well as […]
While the fishing may not start until Thursday morning, make no mistake that the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship already is underway. And one of the highlights, which does not involve anglers and bass but still has al-“lure” to many, is the annual “Quest for the Best,” which takes place […]
With word yesterday that Mayor Glenn Witherspoon will not seek a fifth term in November, Dan Onichuk stepped forward this morning to enter the race to replace him. “I’ve been thinking about it for some time. I had a long, long discussion with my better half, Denise, and decided to […]
The pulp and paper mill closures and layoffs going on in various towns and cities throughout Northwestern Ontario throughout the past month and a half, is no cause for alarm for employees of Abitibi-Consolidated in Fort Frances, the mill’s general manager John Harrison said yesterday. “I don’t foresee any big […]
Architect John Stephenson revealed some impressive drawings for the library at a public meeting last night, but said he and the library board have yet to find a suitable location to build. “We’re still struggling with location,” Stephenson said to the 22 people assembled upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum […]
Ron Bowman picked up right where he left off. After finishing off the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s spring series with four consecutive wins to clinch the series championship, Bowman and his vessel “In Tune” continued their hot streak on Wednesday with a victory in the opening race of the fall series […]
