Doom and gloom. That is the easiest way to describe the future for district cattlemen if the U.S. border does not re-open to Canadian live cattle soon. Russell Richards, manager of the Stratton sales barn, reported that despite the discovery of mad cow disease in Alberta last year, they managed […]
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Celebrate Heritage Day at the Emo Museum by attending the District Women’s Institute luncheon of hot dishes on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The usual craft and baking sales also will be held, and there will be a door prize up for grabs. In related news, the Bergland […]
It was an all-Emo final at a 12-team Atom ‘A’ hockey tournament here last weekend. The Esso Leafs, who had finished in fourth place after round-robin play, prevailed in the ‘A’ final with a 6-2 win over the Emo Hawks. Billy Barker led the Leafs’ attack with a hat trick. […]
District cattlemen may have to pay up to three times as much for veterinary services on their farms if the province does not renew the current subsidy program due to expire at the end of March. Kim Jo-Bliss told the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattemen’s Association last week […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association passed several resolutions at its annual last Wednesday night in Stratton to be brought up at the annual meeting of the provincial association. The first resolution, which was carried, involved questioning why prices for beef are relatively high at the grocery stores while they are […]
The 50 or so people who attended a re-enactment Sunday of the first council meeting of La Vallee Township on Jan. 25, 1904 were entertained and delighted. The program was written by Sheri Stamarski, who also narrated. Ken McKinnon acted as Reeve James McKay, Delbert Barker as George Strachan Sr., […]
The 50 or so people who attended a re-enactment Sunday of the first council meeting of La Vallee Township on Jan. 25, 1904 were entertained and delighted. The program was written by Sheri Stamarski, who also narrated. Ken McKinnon acted as Reeve James McKay, Delbert Barker as George Strachan Sr., […]
The Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo installed and dedicated a new stained glass window there back on Jan. 3. The inscription reads, “Dedicated to St. Patrick’s Women’s League on its 50th Anniversary (1954-2004). Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.” The artwork was done by […]
“A new year and a new list of projects,” said Bruce Christopherson, station manager of KBHW Christian radio over in International Falls. Christopherson said they saw many wonderful blessings when looking back on 2003. “God took care of us financially in the midst of a challenging economy while, at the […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society has decided to seek public input into ways to increase attendance and interest in the annual Fall Fair in Emo. At its general meeting Jan. 13, board member Gary Judson, who also sits on Emo council, proposed the RRVAS consider bringing back parimutuel wagering […]
Donald Young School in Emo has opted not to get involved with a science fair this year. “As a staff, they decided everyone deserved a break from the scientific process this year,” noted DYS principal Lucinda Meyers. But there certainly are other activities arranged there throughout the rest of January […]
The Emo Cobras (PeeWees) enjoyed a fruitful week in Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action, winning all of their games. They started with a 6-1 victory over the Emo Esso girls’ team, sparked by Kurtis Hill’s four-goal effort. Ryan McDowall and Matt Mutz rounded out the scoring, with James Saunders adding […]
