Carol Booth has been honoured as the Volunteer of the Year. This well deserved award was presented to her at the 2026 Outstanding Citizen Award presentation. Carol volunteers to cut and style hair at Rainycrest. This started for residents who couldn’t get out to get a haircut or didn’t have anyone to take them. Sometimes she does eight heads of hair a day. Carol also brings treats for staff and she sits with many people who don’t have anyone visiting them. Carol does this on her own time. Carol is loved at Rainycrest and she loves many at Rainycrest.
Congratulations to Lexi Mose and Marcus Bird-Smith on their marriage. The couple were married Friday, May 8, in an intimate setting. Happy parents are Dave and Tracy Mose and Cheryl Smith.
Our community sends you wishes for all the best in your marriage.
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends in the passing of Richard Peri. His sudden passing has left many people deeply saddened. Our committees send caring thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sympathy to the family of Jean Camirand in his recent passing. Jean was the eldest of five siblings. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Sending caring thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult loss.
There will be an Alberton Market on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a flea and vendor market as well as a garage sale. This is an open-air market for all tastes and budgets. People can sell their treasures from their trunk or rent a spot under the rink roof.
Registration is $10 for a 10×10 space.
This event takes place at The Millennium Park, 168 Hill Road. Call 807-274-6053 or email albertonadmin@alberton.ca for more information.
The Emo Walleye Classic is fast approaching, this years dates are May 21, 22 and 23. Along with all the activities to keep the weekend fun there is a cornhole tournament Friday, May 22, starting around 7 p.m. First 24 teams will be accepted. Contact Mel Williams at 275-5463. Cost is $30 per team.
The Devlin Guthrie United Church members will be serving their delicious homemade pies and coffee during the tournament.
There will be a dance on May 23. Party Rock will provide the music. Admission is $10 and age of majority is required. Be sure to make the Emo Walleye Classic part of your weekend, from the weigh-ins with 36 teams registered to date, the penny tables, delicious food to purchase and much more, this promises to be something you won’t want to miss.
The LaVallee Seniors Committee is hosting a paint class on May 28.
This event takes place at the LaVallee Township office (upstairs) starting at 1 p.m. Cherie Serrano will be teaching the class. This is open to all seniors throughout the district. Call Pat at 276-3042 or Lisa at 276-7555 to register.
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will host a dance featuring live music. The band Throwback will be performing everyone’s favourite hits. The dance takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Age of majority is required.
There will be bingo played at the Emo Legion on May 19.
Sending everyone wishes for a happy long weekend. Monday, May 18, is Victoria Day.
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Robin’s 2 Cents:
A wife texts her husband at work.
Wife: Don’t forget bread. Oh, and your girlfriend Elizabeth says hi.
Husband: Who’s Elizabeth?
Wife: Nobody, just making sure you read my text.
Husband: Phew! I’m with Elizabeth right now, I thought you caught us!
Wife: What!? Where are you?
Husband: Near the bakery.
Wife: Stay there, I’m coming!
Five minutes later.
Wife: I’m here, where are you?
Husband: At work. Since you’re there, grab the bread.
