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, […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
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 […]
The Rainy River District Agriculture Fair is just around the corner and the fair board is looking to hire gate attendants and grounds keepers. These are paid positions. Call Joe Bodnar for more information at 807-276-8637. Wendy and Chad Wrolstad were the winners of the live edge picnic table. The […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 is hosting a special beer and burger night this Thursday, July 20 starting at 5 p.m. This event is to help support the Wendy Wrolstad family in their scleroderma journey. During the evening, the draw for the live edge picnic table will be made. Be […]
The R.R. Women’s Institute Museum in Emo is all set to go for the summer. The museum’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9a.m.-4:30 p.m. There will be crafts every Thursday morning, please call 482-3991 or Facebook message to register, everyone is welcome to Like and follow the Rainy […]
Cheers to organizers and volunteers to both Emo and Barwick who were part of the July 1st festivities. Parades, ball tournaments, fire department displays, kids games, dunk tanks, excellent food booths, vendors and much more made up for a great July 1st holiday. One could feel the enjoyment of family […]
Barwick is the place to be on Canada Day, July 1. The small, ambitious community has a day packed with fun events. The parade hits the street at noon. The Iron Club will be there with their display of antique cars. A baseball tournament will take place with some fierce […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will host its final Beer and Burger this Friday (June 16) beginners at 5 p.m. A meat draw will be held. There will be a country jam featuring old time music starting at 7 p.m. Beer and Burger will start up again in September. There […]
The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Strawberry Social this Friday, June 9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this event taking place at the Emo Hospital cafeteria. Admission is $5. The Auxiliary thanks all the community for their support. The final Beer and Burger of […]
