Rebuild the public service. Resource management or resource banishment. Equal pay for equal work. White placards bearing these and other messages marched back and forth on picket lines across town as members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union marked their first week on strike. “The people are willing to […]
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Thanks to $90,000 (U.S.) in grants from the Wells Fargo Corp., the Otto Bremer Foundation, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Confederation College campuses and colleges in Minnesota will share courses via videoconferencing this fall. The announcement was made Saturday during a press conference at the college here, at which […]
One buyer could mean the difference between breaking ground on the River Walk condominium project on Front Street or it never being built. By last Friday, the Fort Frances Non-Profit Housing Committee had agreements and $10,000 deposits from 19 buyers for the proposed 32-unit complex. Town council has said it […]
“I just don’t know what makes these people tick.” That’s just one of the comments Dr. Pete Sarsfield, CEO and chief medical officer of the Northwestern Health Unit, could say about the fact Fort Frances council has taken the stance it will address the smoking bylaw issue at its own […]
The Emo hospital auxiliary held its annual St. Patrick’s Day tea and bake sale in the hospital cafeteria last Friday, with scores of area residents descending upon the facility to support the fundraising effort. At the baking table, Molly Crozier and Loraine Bullied waited on patrons. Meanwhile, Mary Gavin made […]
Spring is just around the corner and many events are in the planning stages to help you shake off those winter blahs. For instance, the annual figure skating show is coming up this Saturday (March 23) at 7 p.m. at the Emo/La Vallee arena. “A Tribute to the Big Apple” […]
The annual Dorothy Brannan Memorial carpet bowling tournament was held last Thursday during the “Wheels to Meals” program at the Emo Legion. Co-ordinated by Wendy Strom, the tournament featured six teams in action, with Iris Howard playing the piano for entertainment. Even though the Stratton ladies polished up the trophy, […]
The Canadian Sunday School Mission, directed by Mark and Tina Mast, have a great summer lined up for 2002. “We are in the midst of gearing up for our summer ministry schedule,” said Mark Mast, noting they are planning five Vacation Bible Schools as well as a junior camp, teen […]
While some area students enjoyed part of their March Break skiing at Biwabik, others stayed closer to home and attended beginners’ classes at Scrap-a-Bit here in Emo. Youngsters were invited to stay for as long as they wanted, bringing their own supplies needed to create their pages. Meredith Croswell and […]
Construction on Emo’s new water intake system should get started soon now that Ministry of the Environment funding through the Ontario Small Town and Rural development initiative (OSTAR) is in place. The township next will advertise for tenders, as well as seek additional provincial funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage […]
Close games were the theme of the finals of the annual Tom Thumb tournament here. The local Skates and Blades boys’ team came closest to the ‘A’ title. They stormed back from a 3-1 deficit in the second period to force overtime but lost in a shootout to the West […]
The Borderland Thunder held an hour-long practice at the Emo Arena on Sunday as they get ready to resume their SIJHL semi-final series tonight and Thursday in Thunder Bay against the KC Bulldogs. A public skate with the Thunder players followed. “This is an exciting experience to have the [Borderland] […]
