A Thanksgiving service was held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Jack Wielinga led in the service and Jack Esselink in the praise part. Selections included “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” and “Praise and Thanksgiving.” Pianist Chris Hellinga and organist Diane Hwerema then led […]
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I’m a local firefighter, but I’m also the guy who lives down the street from you. I am a parent of two children, and perhaps I share with you the same dreams you have for your children. I am faced with the many problems you have. I am also faced […]
Film: “Spy Kids” Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Antonio Banderas, Alan Cumming Rated: PG Rob’s Rating: ****1/2 out of 5 If you were skeptical about “Spy Kids” when it first came out to theatres last May, you can forgive yourself now that it’s on DVD and video. Sure it looks like […]
If there ever was a time to pinpoint a key week of practices and preparations by the Muskie football team, one need not look past last week as they got set for the annual Homecoming game. “We had a problem with commitment all year round,” admitted Muskie head coach Bob […]
After an interesting public session was held to determine whether Front Street should be renamed, it will keep its name instead. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, three residents stepped forward to question the need to rename Front Street as La Verendrye Parkway. “I’m all for this, it’s a great idea, […]
Cathy Kowal, a local First Nations police officer, is taking on the challenge of her life next year when she competes at the national “Ironman” triathlon in Penticton, B.C. in an effort to raise money for cancer. “This one has a lot of personal meaning me,” Kowal said Friday. “My […]
The process of getting renovations underway at La Verendrye hospital hopefully will take a step forward sometime in December, the CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. said. “The revised plans are now in the hands of the Ministry [of Health]. They’re certainly on board with it,” said Wayne Woods. […]
A trio of district riders strutted their horses at the Thanksgiving Classic quarterhorse show in Brandon, Man. last weekend. Leanne Beck of Devlin and her horse, “Hot Red Rodder,” capture grand champion honours in the young halter class Saturday and took fourth in the trail division. On Sunday, they won […]
With the province-wide ’flu immunization program starting here Oct. 22, the Northwestern Health Unit once again will be administering the shots–but not without paying a price. “Our problem is that the funding is at the same level as last year,” Dr. Peter Sarsfield, medical officer and CEO of the Northwestern […]
The Emo Toy Library and Resource Centre is gearing up for an exciting October, with activities such as a family pancake breakfast and, of course, Hallowe’en planned. The pancake breakfast is slated for Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. as part of the ETL’s celebration of the annual Week […]
Hard work paid off with a bountiful harvest at Donald Young School. “We had plenty of everything in our garden,” said DYS teacher Charlene Gustafson. “Except the corn–the birds stripped them clean.” Now it’s time to enjoy and appreciate all the work done last spring, she noted. In her classroom, […]
Town council chose a local representative to join the district-wide disaster relief committee being established to help assess damage and distribute compensation as a result of storms that hit the area July 31. Nick Wihnan will be the local rep to gather private, uninsured claims from Fort Frances residents as […]
