André Emond, foreground, and Jimmy Mack spent their last day of summer vacation fishing off the dock in Emo yesterday. Both boys entered Grade 7 at Donald Young School there this morning. —Heather Ogilvie photo
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Karl Howells held up one of the five fish he and partner Dale LaBelle caught for all to see at the final weigh-in of the International Falls Bass Championship on Saturday. They finished in second place with a two-day total weight of 28.57 pounds. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Isabella Ward, four, made sure to use the handrails as she descended from the school bus during the “First Rider” program at Robert Moore School on Thursday. She said she learned to stay seated while riding the bus. —Melanie Béchard photo
Talyia Wilcott shared a moment with her Grade 1 teacher, Marilyn Stinson, this morning on the first day of school. The two had a look at a new book while waiting for the bell to ring. Students across the district headed back to class today but take heart, kids—you’ve got […]
CEP 92 recording secretary Alllan T. Bedard was just one of the local union representatives who stressed to council last night the need to stall Abitibi’s application to start a separate hydroelectric company here. —Duane Hicks photo
The “Make Shift” band of Kim Basaraba, left, John Dobransky, Randy Ball, and Geoff MacEachern (hidden) entertained the crowd yesterday at the eighth-annual Mud Lake City Music Fest. More than 650 people braved the hot sun to check out district talent, as well as enjoy refreshments and take in the […]
Grandpa Magic made an appearance yesterday at Lion’s park as part of the Library summer reading wind up picnic. He invited members of the audience to come up and put his hands in chains and tie his legs together and he then escaped. After the magic show, children who participated […]
Driver Aleata Jerry invited kids—accompanied by their parents—for their very first school bus ride outside Robert Moore this morning during the Rainy River District School Board’s annual “First Rider program.” Aimed at children beginning school, the youngsters watched a short video on bus safety before leaving, and were treated to […]
Gillons’ Laureen Peters prepared for a mighty kick Sunday afternoon during the women’s final of the Borderland Soccer League against Curves. After giving up the first goal, Gillons’ prevailed 4-1. —Crystal Green photo
The four Emo Fair queen contestants were all smiles on Thursday evening after Samantha Loveday, second from right, was crowned the 2006 Queen. Alyssa Vanderaa, left, was named 2nd Princess, while Ashley Jewett took the honour of 1st Princess. Brittany Galusha earned the title of Miss Congeniality. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Duane Loveday of Fort Frances competed in the buck saw event of the Gaston Godbout Memorial loggers’ competition on Friday held in conjunction with the annual Fall Fair in Emo. Loveday, Godbout’s grandson, placed first in the event with a time of 8.44 seconds, earning him an award named in […]
Josh Strain, left, and Jacob Perusse checked one of their favourite designs adorning the skate park. Anyone passing by the new Kiwanis skate park here lately will have noticed some users have been busy making their mark on the equipment, resulting in what some might call “graffiti.” But whether it’s […]
