Last Wednesday I watched the unfolding of the transfer of leadership in the United States. It was impressive pageantry that we do not see in Canada. And as I listened to the singing of “America the Beautiful” by the choir, I remembered back to elementary school as we sang those […]
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In true RRCA AGM fashion our winter returned. We have often found that one of the coldest nights of the year was when we hosted our AGM. We would all gather, usually in Stratton and would all welcome another coffee or fresh doughnut at the end of the night because […]
I don’t know of one person that isn’t mesmerized when they see a humming bird. Hummingbirds make their home in both forested and urban areas and you can increase your visits from the petite hummingbird by planting a few of their favourite sources of nectar in your yard. Like butterflies, […]
When electric power augers first came on to the ice fishing scene around ten years ago, they were heavy, slow and didn’t have the endurance to drill more than a few holes. Good for the person who was only looking to drill out a few holes in a shelter but […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
As I’ve mentioned in previous Devlin news stories, there isn’t a lot of news happening. Please contact me If you know of any newsworthy happenings. School did start back Monday (January 25) and the word is that both students and teachers were happy to get back to the classroom. Happy […]
I walked Gracie for her final before-bed loop the other night, bundled up as if I was on a trek to the Arctic Circle. Bright flashlight in hand, I stepped outside and started off down my road, Gracie bounding ahead of me. It was a cold night, for sure, but […]
If being housebound during COVID-19 does only one thing, it isolates me to the point I poke through a bunch of my old computer files. Here’s one, I’m glad I did not delete My wife the Pearl of the Orient and I have invested a lot of years and substantial […]
It is surprising how some jobs you once detested help break the monotony of daily life under the COVID-19 emergency lock downs. Take for instance the thought of snow shovelling. Under normal circumstances, I would probably have looked at it as a chore; something I had to do, but not […]
After viewing my social media apps, I can see that many of us are all doing something similar; cleaning and organizing. The theme I have seen is tossing and putting drawers and closets back in order. It feels good and it will be one of the good benefits of the […]
The African violet (Saintpaulia species) is a popular houseplant because it grows and flowers under natural or artificial light conditions found in the average home. Many different varieties, types and flower colours, that range from white, pink, lavender to vibrant purples, exist. Drainage is one of the most important considerations […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Despite the COVID pandemic the Emo Food Bank has managed to supply food to those needing it. The Food Bank is available to those requiring it the first and third Wednesday of the month (with the next one January 20th.) Changes that have been made are those picking up a […]
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner, and although I myself am not a big sports fan, one cannot help but being inundated by the media that this annual game day is fast approaching. Chicken wings are an extremely popular appetizer, and the price of ones that are already […]
