Remembrance Day services for rural area are as follows: Saturday November 11th. Church services at the Devlin Hall at 10:15 a.m. Devlin Cenotaph 11a.m. Emo Cenotaph 11:45 a.m. Barwick 1:30 p.m. Stratton 2:00 p.m. Rainy River First Nations, Manitou Cenotaph 2:45 p.m. Emo Legion Freewill lunch 12:30 p.m. Emo Remembrance […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
There will be an important meeting inviting all seniors 55 plus on Friday( October 27th.) starting at 5p.m. at the Devlin Hall. This meeting involves the Strategic Planning for Seniors. At this meeting a Committee will be elected to organize events. There will be a need for a Chairperson, Secretary, […]
The Emo Legion Branch # 99 is offering upcoming evenings of dancing. There will be a Legion Country Jam October 20th. starting at 7p.m. The cost is $5.00 On October 28th. there will be a Down Home County Dance. Music will be provided by Dwight Tank. Admission is $5.00. Both […]
The annual Emo and District Fall Tea, bazaar and bake sale takes place this Friday, October 13 at the Emo Legion. The enjoyable event is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and there is a $5.00 admission. Donations are greatly appreciated. There will be draws, baking, a White Elephant Table, and […]
Once again the LaBelle’s Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic was a great event. The tournament held Saturday, September 30, was definitely a day with high temperatures. A slate of 53 teams competed. After a full day of fishing the top three teams were: 1st – Jeff Bragg and Ross Steele […]
The annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to go this Saturday (September 1st.) at Birch Point Camp. Fifty teams have signed up to try their skills in bringing in the largest weight. Dale LaBelle( organizer) says it always a great day and enjoyed by both anglers and spectators. […]
The West Rainy River District Lions pontoon boat raffle was held Saturday during the Rainy River Walleye Tournament and the winners were a Devlin family – Brian and Michelle Sabbe and their two boys Rylan and Brayden. Rylan shared with me they were very surprised. Michelle informed me she has […]
There’s no place like home, that quote definitely rings through for Marilyn McKinnon. Marilyn returned to her home on August 7th after being in the hospital since August 8 2022 – just one day short of a full year hospital stay. Due to mobility issues that required a long stay, […]
Fall is here and with that the Emo Legion Branch #99 is resuming all activities. Carpet Bowling begins September 7. those participating are asked to be at the hall before 9:30 a.m. A hot lunch is served after the games. The first Beer and Burger of the season starts September […]
Mike Badiuk and Ian Waterer were the champs of the Atikokan Bass Classic. This is an FXR Pro Fish event. This was a two day fishing tournament, the total weight caught by Mike and Ian was 45.31 pounds. Congratulations to both, and wishes for more first place tournaments! All schools […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair is finally here. The fair begins tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, and goes until Saturday, August 19. This fair is a life-long tradition for many of us and a joy for the youngsters of today. Go with your family or friends, but whatever […]
The District Fall Fair is hoping to add a Rib Cook-Off to this year’s lineup. Joe Bodnar has been thinking about this event for the last few years. This year, Joe is hoping to “make it happen”. Those wishing to compete can do so in pairs or individually. Bodnar would […]






