Nicholas Donaldson Gordon and Margaret Woollard enjoyed their strawberry shortcake at the Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary’s annual “Strawberry Social” earlier this month. The event took place in the Emo Health Centre cafeteria, with proceeds going towards the auxiliary’s clinic and hospital projects.

Duane Hicks Riverside staffers Michelle McFayden, left, and Tracy Cryderman took a break from the X-ray department to grab a cool treat outside the hospital last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. Auxiliary member Dianne Taggart, below left, offered Dan McCormick a […]

Duane Hicks Madeleine Bottomley treated her tastebuds to a refreshing serving of ice cream, strawberries, and shortcake last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” outside La Verendrye Hospital. Hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the fundraiser also included baking, books, plants, and a white elephant table, along with […]

Joey Payeur Greg Thorstad, left, Annely Thorstad, and Sydney Chalifoux of the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club welcomed the newest addition to their coaching program last week–a 24-foot, two-person Tempest Outrigger Canoe christened “Drakka.” For a $20 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Cause, which the club […]

Submitted Jeff Gustafson had a tough tournament at the Potomac River last week and missed qualifying for the season-ending Forrest Wood Cup.

Joey Payeur The future was on display at the Devlin Ball Park on Friday as one of the final sessions of the Devlin Junior T-Ball/Baseball program, organized by the Township of La Vallee, was held. Leah Seguin of Emo (above) exhibited her defensive prowess on this grounder while Raelle Redford […]

Joey Payeur It was a beautiful day for “The Beautiful Game” last Thursday as members of the Crossroads Tornadoes, left, and Robert Moore Mustangs exchanged shots and saves as part of the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s Grades 2-3 soccer showcase at the St. Francis Sports Field. The event also […]

Brandon Croswell of Emo looked right at home on his home track, placing in the top three twice during the Superior Dirt Riders Northern Ontario doubleheader weekend Saturday and Sunday at the Emo Motocross course.

Joey Payeur Trevor Croswell of Emo reached new heights in his rookie racing season–winning the MX3 Beginner class both days to take the overall division lead.

Joey Payeur JJ Landry was on his game last Thursday evening–throwing a complete game in leading the Barwick Blue Knights over the visiting Sight & Sound Wolves 4-3 in a rematch of last season’s Rainy River District Fastball League final.

Submitted Wouldn’t it be a shame to see the horseshoe pits at Point Park go unused this July 1? The Fun in the Sun committee thinks so, too, and is hoping a willing individual or group would like to organize a horseshoe tournament on Canada Day. Anyone interested is urged […]

Nicholas Donaldson Shelby King began her Grade 10 art exam among her classmates yesterday afternoon in the small gym at Fort Frances High School. Exams began last Thursday and will run until this Thursday, which also will be the last day of school for all students across the district.