Close to the action

Close to the action

The AbitibiBowater biomass boiler construction site fascinates local senior John Plichta, who has been watching the progress from his nearby home over the past year. But since the trees...(read more)

Havin’ a ball!

Havin’ a ball!

Kadynce Chabot, four, was all smiles as she rode the midway Saturday afternoon as the 108th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair wrapped up in Emo.

Men's soccer finale

Men's soccer finale

Pharmasave forward Mike Webb, right, raced to be the first to the ball during the men’s soccer final at the St. Francis Sportsfields yesterday evening. Pharmasave ended up losing...(read more)

‘Butt’ clean-up

‘Butt’ clean-up

A small group of youths braved the elements yesterday afternoon to show their support for smoke-free parks and beaches here—a local Youth Action Alliance initiative. They picked up...(read more)

Queen hopefuls

Queen hopefuls

The five Emo Fair queen contestants posed for a group picture at the “Meet and Greet” held last week. The young ladies and the judges got to know each other while enjoying a barbecue...(read more)