KBHW in International Falls is in the midst of hosting its annual summer “Sharathon,” which began yesterday (Aug. 13) and runs through tomorrow (Aug. 15). All programming is being pre-empted from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. to accommodate the fundraiser as KBHW calls on its listeners for help in bringing the Good […]
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Area native groups will gather in Kenora this coming Monday at 1 p.m. for a rally and march to “speak out against the federal government’s Governance Act.” ”It’s a collection of the Grand Council Treaty #3 and Nishnawbe Aski Nation to speak out,” noted facilitator Joanne Bruyere. “They say there’s […]
Summer is not just a time for boating, fishing, and sun tanning. For some in the community, it is a time of need. “This summer has been typically low,” said Capt. Eric Alcock of the local Salvation Army. “We don’t get a lot of donations in the summer months.” The […]
Clad in a satin dress and yellow rubber boots, a Fort Frances native wandered drunk over a stage at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival this summer, or so it seemed. Lisa Johnston, formerly Lisa Mudge, played “Salme” in the production of “Beautiful Lake Winnipeg” during the annual event, which features performances […]
District farmers yesterday began working on haying to help drought-stricken farmers out west and plans for shipment should be finalized after the Emo fair. “I’ve been in contact with the ‘Hay West’ office in Ottawa and they’ll lobby to get us rail cars when we get a firm number,” said […]
Emo Coun. Doug Hodge is resigning his position for an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I just got a great offer you couldn’t turn down,” he said of his new position as business manager for a GM dealership in Fort McMurray, Alta. Hodge spent 10 years in Fort McMurray previously and […]
April Siemens, assistance co-ordinator of the Emo Toy Library and Resouce Centre, has been busy of late tending to children having their usual daily fun time playing with whatever toy they could get to. She reminds everyone the Summer Craft Club is held there every Thursday for youngsters aged eight-12. […]
With the deadline to file a claim under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) coming up tomorrow, the local office manager said yesterday that district residents have filed $5.28-million in claims so far. “I’m sure we’ll see more than 400 claims by the end of today,” noted Ian Mollett. […]
The slight feel of fall can be felt in the air and with that comes the annual Emo Fair. And from all reports I’ve heard, this fair promises to be filled with excitement and activity for all ages. The Farm Progress Building once again will be brimming with activity, including […]
While the opening of the driving range at the new Heron Landing golf course at Couchiching has been delayed until early fall, its project manager is optimistic the course itself will open according to plan. “[The June flooding] affected everybody. We’re just currently starting to do seeding here,” said Shane […]
With Queen Street Manor common room decorated in pink balloons and streamers, resident Iris Draper recently celebrated her 85th birthday surrounded by relatives and friends. She was all smiles throughout the mini program, which included a few people reflecting on her life and the singing of several of her favourite […]
A lucky bunch of kids were entranced by Evening Storytime last Wednesday night at the Fort Frances Public Library. “It’s part of our mandate to do a family storytime,” librarian Andrea Avis noted. The special event was a sneak preview of a program the library will be offering every Monday […]
