Librarian Shirley Sheppard said 2001 was a “fantastic” year at the Emo Public Library. “Donations have been up, book return has been great, and projects held [saw] awesome support from the public,” she noted. “I must comment on the volunteer work,” Sheppard added. “We had plenty who offered at various […]
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The deadline for public comment on a report about Emo’s water intake system passed Monday with no residents giving their input, administrator/clerk-treasurer Brenda Cooke said Tuesday. “Nobody came in to comment on it,” she noted. “The next step is it’s final and we’re hoping that [the Ontario Small Town and […]
Seven candidates are vying to be chief of Couchiching in tomorrow’s band election, including incumbent Chuck McPherson. “I hope the electorate of Couchiching will view my record in an unbiased fashion,” said McPherson, a former band manager who previously served as chief from 1986-88. McPherson said economic and employment issues […]
Is it cold enough for you? As Canadian as . . . the weather? As much as Canadians like to talk about the weather, there’s probably few of us who have thought about it twice a day for the past 25 years. Environment Canada recently honoured long-time climate observers in […]
Reeve John Milling will speak out in favour of the smoking bylaw being trumpeted by the Northwestern Health Unit when Alberton council holds its regular meeting tonight (Wednesday). Calling it a “symbolic” bylaw, Reeve Milling said it will set a higher standard than what presently exists. The health unit has […]
The Borderland Thunder will look to cement their lead atop the Superior International Junior Hockey League tonight when the struggling Dryden Ice Dogs come to town. Borderland (23-8-8) is nine points up on the second-place Ice Dogs (19-12-7) with about 10 games left in the regular season. “We’re not going […]
The Town of Fort Frances looks like it will be paid $34,004.36 for damages and costs incurred from the three vicious storms that hit the district last July 31, council learned at Monday night’s regular meeting. “The various divisions have put together the damage reports, and the final report will […]
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has given its consent to the functional program and latest plans that were submitted for Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye hospital. This means Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. now can draw up the contract for Ministry of Health approval. Once approved, it […]
With the World Health Organization’s 11th-annual Conference on Safe Communities coming up here in May, conference co-ordinator Jeannette Cawston will make sure council is up to speed on what’s shaping up at tonight’s regular meeting. “I’ve never presented to council before. I’ve presented to different councillors at different levels but […]
A gutsy goose will teach the values of friendship to young theatre-goers in “Martha,” which will hit the Townshend Theatre stage tonight as part of the Kid’s & Co. series. “Martha is an eccentric old lady who doesn’t make any friendships,” noted Gaby Emond of Kids & Co. “A crazy […]
The old Canada Customs booths on the international bridge will be empty starting Thursday as the new facility on Church Street finally opens. Canada Customs spokesperson Nancy Schultz said the new location, with its modern facilities and technology, will make the border crossing here more efficient for travellers as well […]
The Muskies (2-9-2) remain one point behind the Sioux Lookout Warriors (3-10-1) for the fourth-and-final NorWOSSA playoff spot after splitting a pair of home games against them. The black-and-gold took the opener 5-2 on Friday night but fell 6-3 to the visiting Warriors on Saturday afternoon. “I’m not pleased with […]
