Cassandra Armstrong performed an Anne of Green Gables monologue at the festival of the Performing Arts on Tuesday. The Festival was a return to the in-person format. The public is welcome to attend the annual highlights concert, which will be held tonight, Thursday, April 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. A […]
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After a two year hiatus, the Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts returned to its in-person format. This week took a dramatic turn, with individual and group dramatic performances. Adjudicator Susan Mercure De Gagné above was on hand to offer coaching to the performers. For the results as of […]
The Rotary Club of Nipigon recently awarded prizes to its top three 4 Way Test Essay Contest. L-R Rotarian Dan Brown, Rotarian Sumiye Sugawara, winners Emily Mangoff and Isabella Marchand, and Rotarian Lee Davis. Isabella Marchand of Nipigon Red Rock High School placed first, winning $500. Raine Menard (not pictured) […]
The Rainy River dock at Hannam Park is close to being submerged, due to rising water levels. The river rose 10 inches between Monday and Tuesday.
Heavy rains and quickly melting snow resulted in widespread flooding and washouts across the District over the weekend. Clockwise from above, water washes over Hwy 602, east of Fort Frances; LaVallee Road North was closed to traffic due to washout conditions; water levels in ditches and fields along Highway 11 […]
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The Muskie Boys Hockey team recently celebrated the outstanding achievement of its players, with its annual awards night. Each senior member of the championship team was awarded with a trophy, above. Each team captain was also awarded a plaque. Team coach Chris Sinclair was on hand to present each award, […]
Not even the pouring rain could dampen the spirit at last weekend’s Emo Spring Fever Days. Visitors stayed dry in the arena, where a variety of family friendly events were set up, including bouncy castles, an Emo Speedway display, vendor market, games and mini-putt. -Ken Kellar photo
Flooding and washouts have closed several roads across the District, including LaVallee Road North, which was closed on Saturday. Crews have been busy repairing and regrading, but many remain closed, including parts of Dance Road, Hayes Road, Hwy 600 North, Hwy 619 and Hwy 611. Hwy 502 is down to […]
Town employees and a variety of contractors were out in full force on Saturday, working to keep up with the weekend storm. The town declared a State of Emergency, which remains in effect, due to a “critical infrastructure failure.” Crews were pumping out the sewer lines to help the system […]
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Rhonda Howells was one of many vendors selling tasty treats like flavoured popcorn and fudge and other goods at the Spring Market in the Couchiching Multi-Use Facility. Other things on offer included Lego, artwork and handmade jewelery. Another craft market will be held April 24 at the Senior Centre.
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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is in the area this week announcing funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for various projects throughout the District. The following projects were announced: James Gibson, President of the Rainy River District Abbatoir says the funding will help agriculture across the district. “Rainy […]
The EDBMH association held their annual hockey banquet Saturday after( April 16th ) at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. After some enjoyment of desserts and beverages and socializing the awards were handed out. The recipients of this years awards are as follows: U9 Green Tony Bliss Award: Emmilou Mccormick Esso […]
