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The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail is located at the end of Whitmore Road in Alberton. While the boardwalk is currently only partly complete, once the project is finished, the Trail will provide a unique natural experience and educational opportunity to all.  The self-directed tour will feature a boardwalk complete with viewing pavilions and informational signage on the myriad flora and fauna which exist within the bog, which houses some provincially significant species.  The project is spearheaded by the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.rainyriverfieldnaturalists.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rainyriverfieldnaturalists.or"><U>Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > and the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.rainylakeconservancy.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rainylakeconservancy.org"><U>Rainy Lake Conservancy</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >and development is partially funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.  To learn more about the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists or the Rainy Lake Conservancy, click on the highlighted links above. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Annual Area Fishing Tournaments</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.canadianbass.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.canadianbass.com"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > - Canada's premier bass fishing tournament is held on Rainy Lake in late July every year and is a favourite with anglers and spectators alike, with something for everyone from great fishing, big cash prizes, Daytime Land for the kids and night-time entertainment throughout!</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.h"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lake Despair Lodge Castin' for Cash Tournament</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >- live release bass tournament that takes place annually on the second weekend in July on beautiful Lake Despair. </FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.emowalleye.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.emowalleye.com"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Emo Walleye Classic</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > - live release walleye tournament focuses fishing on the Rainy River and runs annually in Emo, Ontario in late May.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Snowmobile Trails</B></div> <div> From Atikokan to Rainy River to Nestor Falls, the Rainy River District offers groomed trails and open areas complete with picturesque scenery to enhance your snowmobiling experience and enjoyment of the great outdoors.  The groomed snowmachine trail maintained by the Sunset Country Snowmobile Club runs through Alberton.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Rainy River Valley Agricultural Association District Fall Fair</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The</FONT>  <A HREF="http://www.emofair.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.emofair.com"><U>Emo Fair</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >is held each year at the RRVAA fairgrounds in Emo on the third weekend in August and is a premier event for area residents and their families, who gather to chat with old friends and acquaintances from across the District.  The fair includes a midway, competitions at the grandstand, craft and agricultural displays, nightly stock car races, plus a Fair Queen contest. The fair is well-attended.  As part of their emergency management programs, Alberton and other district municipalities jointy host a booth to provide free information to the public.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Emo Speedway</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The </FONT><A HREF="http://www.borderlandracing.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.borderlandracing.com"><U>Borderland Racing Association</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >schedules races throughout the summer at the Emo Speedway.  Drivers from Canada and the US compete on the 3/8th of a mile long clay banked track each weekends throughout the season.  One of the track's star drivers is Alberton's own Steve Arpin.</FONT></div> <div>   <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> var sc_project=374613; var sc_partition=1; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/frames.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://c2.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=374613&java=0" alt="free hit counter" border="0"></a> </noscript>   </div> <div>  Recreation Committee plans and sponsors at least one skating party each winter season as the Township's outdoor rink facility, which includes family skating, a bonfire, weiner and marshmallow roasting, hot coffee or chocolate, and sometimes even sleigh rides!  It's a perfect way to spend a winter afternoon.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail</B></div> <div> This project is currently in the development stage and is spearheaded by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists group. The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail is located at the end of Whitmore Road in Alberton. While the boardwalk is currently only partly complete, once the project is finished, the Trail will provide a unique natural experience and educational opportunity to all.  The self-directed tour will feature a boardwalk complete with viewing pavilions and informational signage on the myriad flora and fauna which exist within the bog, which houses some provincially significant species.  The project is spearheaded by the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rainyriverfieldnaturalists.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rainyriverfieldnaturalists.or"><U>Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists</U></A></FONT> and the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rainylakeconservancy.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rainylakeconservancy.org"><U>Rainy Lake Conservancy</U></A> </FONT>and development is partially funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.  To learn more about the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists or the Rainy Lake Conservancy, click on the highlighted links above. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Annual Area Fishing Tournaments</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.canadianbass.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.canadianbass.com"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > - Canada's premier bass fishing tournament is held on Rainy Lake in late July every year and is a favourite with anglers and spectators alike, with something for everyone from great fishing, big cash prizes, Daytime Land for the kids and night-time entertainment throughout!</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.h"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lake Despair Lodge Castin' for Cash Tour</U></A><A HREF="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lakedespairlodge.com/castin.h"><U>nament</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >- live release bass tournament that takes place annually on the second weekend in July on beautiful Lake Despair. </FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.emowalleye.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.emowalleye.com"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Emo Walleye Classic</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > - live release walleye tournament focuses fishing on the Rainy River and runs annually in Emo, Ontario in late May.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Snowmobile trails</B></div> <div> From Atikokan to Rainy River to Nestor Falls, the Rainy River District offers groomed trails and open areas complete with picturesque scenery to enhance your snowmobiling experience and enjoyment of the great outdoors.  The groomed snowmachine trail maintained by the Sunset Country Snowmobile Club runs through Alberton.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Rainy River Valley Agricultural Association District Fall Fair</B></div> <div> The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.twspemo.on.ca/rrvas/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.twspemo.on.ca/rrvas/"><U>"Emo Fair"</U></A></FONT> is held each year at the RRVAA fairgrounds in Emo on the third weekend in August and is a premier event for area residents and their families, who gather to chat with old friends and acquaintances from across the District.  The fair includes a midway, competitions at the grandstand, craft and agricultural displays, nightly stock car races, plus a Fair Queen contest. The fair is well-attended.  As part of their emergency management programs, Alberton and other district municipalities jointy host a booth to provide free information to the public.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Emo Speedway</B></div> <div> The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.borderlandracing.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.borderlandracing.com"><U>Borderland Racing Association</U></A> </FONT>schedules races throughout the summer at the Emo Speedway.  Drivers from Canada and the US compete on the quarter-mile clay banked track each weekends throughout the season.  One of the track's star drivers is Alberton's own Steve Arpin.</div> <div> <B>  <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> var sc_project=374613; var sc_partition=1; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/frames.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://c2.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=374613&java=0" alt="free hit counter" border="0"></a> </noscript>   </B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>