Marina Gerber Dear Editor, EASTER… a pleasant diversion amid the doom and gloom of the pandemic statistics! Easter…there it is on our calendars. It’s still being commemorated/ celebrated after 2000 years! Is it merely the chocolate bunnies, eggs, flowers, and dinners that keep the holiday around? These are merely the […]
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the Salvation Army Dear Editor, Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. We know you never expected to need to call a food bank and that is okay. Your community has given so that no one need go hungry. Call us if you need help with food at 807-274-3871. Appointments are […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Emo Walleye Classic has been cancelled for 2020. This was a hard decision for for the organization to make but the welfare and safety of the community is more important. The organizers would like to thank all the teams that had already signed up. […]
Gabe and Zyah Roe are enjoying a ride on their favourite horse, Lulu. With spring weather here, now is a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Physical distancing is easy in the wide open. What is your family doing to stay active, but keep […]
Jamie Mountain
Curling is a sport that is relatively easy to learn and get into but clubs in the Rainy River District are struggling to get interested participants, especially the younger generation, through their doors and involved. In Stratton, its curling club is all volunteer run and puts a huge emphasis on […]
Jamie Mountain
As the days go on, more and more events and gatherings are being forced to be cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You can add the Emo Walleye Classic to that list as the organizing committee on Sunday announced that the tournament would be axed this year […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -2 C (28) Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of four (39) and a low of minus-six (21). Thursday will continue to see a chance of flurries throughout the day and […]
The Associated PressJames Ellingworth DUSSELDORF, Germany–Sam Grewe could end up missing the start of medical school to go to the Paralympics, and that will be fine with him. With the games postponed until 2021, the Notre Dame student and Paralympic silver medallist in the high jump will face a packed […]
Dustin Mowe Luke Mowe was having some fun in the fields of Devlin while practicing some social distancing on the weekend. How is your family keeping busy while spending time away from others? Pack your camera with you, set it to high resolution, take a photo and send it to […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge A military hospital is needed in a remote Ontario Indigenous community now that the COVID-19 pandemic has reached the area, the chief of the First Nation said Monday. Harvey Yesno said word that a resident of the Eabametoong First Nation has tested positive for the virus […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford said late Monday he was pleased a U.S. manufacturer of medical equipment had reached a deal with the White House to continue sending desperately needed masks and respirators to Canada. Ford had warned earlier in the day that Ontario would run […]
The Associated PressJohn WawrowAnd Stephen Whyno Shorts and skates don’t usually mix. Maintaining NHL-quality ice in August or holding a Stanley Cup Final in September? Those are far from the norm, too. With the NHL playoffs, which were to begin tomorrow, on indefinite hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, anything […]
