The Emo Walleye Classic will take place May 25, 26 and 27 this year. Registration is $500. The Bonot early bird draw teams must be registered by February 28. Phone Colleen Vennechenko at 276-4128 to register or for more information. The Guthrie United Church is under construction, for accessibility renovations […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
On Saturday January 14, members of the district’s Municipalities meet in Barwick for a full day of workshops. There was a discussion at the meeting about daylight saving time. Everyone seemed to agree that they don’t like changing their clocks twice a year. Atikokan doesn’t change, but if we stayed […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 offers many events to chase off the “ Winter Blues”. Yoga has started and is every Tuesday. Bingo is played every Tuesday (starting January 10) at 5:30 p.m. Seniors events are every Thursday. Beer and Burgers January 13 starting at 5p.m. Following Beer and Burger […]
The Dance Hall 50/50 draw was held Boxing Day at Devlin’s General Store. The fortunate winner was Bev McCoy taking home $8840.00. Joanne Hyatt drew the winning ticket. Congratulations to Bev, I’m sure the winnings will come on useful and what a great way to start out the New Year! […]
“Tis The Season” our community and district is abounding with events. The Township of LaVallee held its annual Community Christmas Party on Sunday (December 9) with about 80 people attending. Fun was had by all, from children to seniors. I’ve heard the food was delicious and the children were happy […]
The annual LaVallee’s Community Party and Fun Day takes place this Sunday (December 11th) starting at 3:30. This is a Pot Luck meal, the meal will be served at 5p.m. Bring your favourite family hot dish, or salad. There will be a kiddies craft corner. Santa visits with goodies for […]
The fun filled annual Holly Daze takes place this weekend December 2 and 3. There are many events happening the parade is at 6 p.m. Friday night, with the annual tree lighting following the parade, fireworks to follow. There will be hot chocolate and cookies served during the parade. The […]
The Dance Hall renovations are coming along, the parking lot, sidewalks and landscaping is completed. Ken Hyatt (the carpenter taking on this project) shared with me that Bruce Brigham (electrician) will be continuing with wiring. It’s hoping the wiring and insulation will be done by Christmas, following that completion the […]
Many, many events are taking place on our rural area. There will be a Country Jam at the Emo Legion on November 18 starting at 7 p.m. Beer and burgers will starts at 5 p.m. A perfect night, enjoy a tasty meal then dance the night away to live good […]
This November 11 take time to remember the past wars, the current wars, past war veterans and present people employed in the military! The Emo Legion Branch #99 will host a Remembrance Day Church Service November 11 at beginning at 10 a.m. The next Country Jam is November 18th. A […]
The election held last Monday, October 24. saw many changes to the LaVallee Council. Newly elected Lucille MacDonald was elected Reeve. Elaine Hughes was the only council member re-elected with the three new council members being Ken Badiuk, Stephen Loshaw, and Brendan Hyatt. Congratulations to all that make up our […]
Two long time residents are relocating. June Benjamin moved to Fort Frances on October 1. She’s enjoying living in a home, near her kids and grandkids. Yvonne Kellar will move November 1 to Flinder’s apartments. Both ladies have been active people in the community for many years, volunteering to serve […]







