Two onlookers eagerly await parading vehicles to toss them treats on Front St. in Emo during the Fall Fair parade on Saturday, August 20. —Daniel Adam photo
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Proud cattle and horse owners alike showed off their animals at the District Fair this past weekend. With various beef shows, and the 4-H members selling their pride-and-joy steers, there was lots of bovine entertainment. The equines were on full display at the horse arena with miniature, light, and draft […]
The Fair paraded down Front St. in Emo this past weekend, showcasing the Fair Queen, Mini King, vintage and modern cars, mascots, firetrucks, tractors, floats, and more! —Daniel Adam photos
The District had plenty to celebrate this weekend, with the return of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. The annual event was in its full form, for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, including midway, 4-H steer auction, rides, games, animals and food booths. Highlights […]
This week we sat down with Patrick Davis driver of the #10D Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite is taco in a Bag whenever it’s available. At what age did you start racing? I started racing at 43. Why did you start racing? My […]
The ever-popular logger’s competition was back this past weekend at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Jason Caul was this year’s champion logger, Gary Booth took home safety logger, and Simon Dyck was named top rookie. Competitors took part in a variety of challenges including the two-man crosscut, […]
Hudson and Georgia Yellowega along with their cousins Stella & Scarlett Anderson hosted a lemonade stand to help passers-by beat the heat. -Brittany Anderson
Two Riverside health care workers hold kittens on Thursday, August 18. Mark Gerber brought kittens, piglets, goats, chickens, a calf, and a sheep as part of a small petting zoo for Rainycrest residents and employees to enjoy. —Daniel Adam photo
Residents looking for an easy detour around the King’s Highway construction lights are being asked to stay away from Bailey Bridge, on the border of Sunset Drive and Hwy 602. The bridge is in need of repairs, and has been reduced to single lane to reduce the weight of traffic. […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor hands off the top trophy for the annual Coffee Break fundraiser to Merna Major. According to O’Connor, Major raised the most money by an individual for the Coffee Break fundraiser in 2022, and the trophy will be on display at […]
By Olivia Seguin
On Friday July 8, 2022 our 4-H Explorers group gathered in Nestor Falls at the Tourist Information for our meeting. In attendance were Jessica Teeple, Emily Romyn, Sydney Romyn, Georgia Romyn, Melaina Olson, Mason Teeple, Jameson Teeple and Olivia Seguin along with our Leaders Melinda Romyn, Krista Olson and guest […]
A collection of COVID babies and their families gathered to welcome their club’s latest inductee, Colson Marr. His mom Shelby Rae was honoured with a baby shower, surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, August 12. In the COVID baby and baby-to-be club are, from left to right, Nicole Hartlin, […]
