The always popular Naicatchewenin (Northwest Bay)First Nations catch and release fishing tournament is happening soon. This walleye and bass tournament is September 30 and October 1. The entry fee is $300.00 per team, the early bird draw enter is September 16. Boats take off at 8 a.m. Weigh-ins start at […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
The renovations taking place at the Dance Hall are making a huge difference. The roof is complete, the building is now nice and square, the waters running and new doors and windows make the building a wonderful site. Especially for all the dedicated volunteers and organizers of this project. The […]
This year district fall fair was huge success. The weather cooperated Thursday and Friday, except for Friday evening, causing the stock races to be rescheduled. The Friday night races were held Sunday afternoon. The fairgrounds were full of fair goers all days, but especially Saturday. The food was great and […]
The annual Rainy River Valley District Fall Fair is set to go this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 18, 19 and 20. There will be something for everyone. Stock car races Friday and Saturday, cattle shows and auction, midway, queen and mini king and queen pageant, the Loggers Competition, the […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 has changed its hours of operation. The Legion is now open Wednesday to Saturday at 3 p.m. and Friday and Saturday the Legion will be open late. The Legion will offer a simple menu each night there open. This change in hours begins August 10. […]
The Rainy River Fall Agriculture Fall Fair is just around the corner, this year the Fair takes plans August 18-20. This year the Fair Board Members are happy to report it’s going to be a fair full of old events and chances are a few new events to add to […]
The Emo Library received a generous donation of $2,500 on behalf of the Emo Thrift Store. This will help offset costs to the library. This donation was made from the proceeds of the thrift shop’s sales.Congratulations to Shelby Rea and Brandon Rea on the birth of their first child. Colson […]
The Dance Hall Township Community Association is holding another 50/50 draw. The tickets are on sale for $10.00, with 4,000 tickets being printed. They are being sold by Rhonda Hyatt, Keith Munroe, Joeann Hyatt, and Lisa Hammond, as well as district businesses Hair and Body Care (Emo) West Side Bait […]
Castin’ for Cash was enjoyed by all last Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9. When the final fish were weighed, the top three teams were Jeff Bragg and Ross Steele, followed by Jeff Kreger and Brayden Kreger, and third place went to Brian Gustafson and Bryan White. The biggest […]
The Emo Museum is holding a pie and coffee fundraiser this Friday, July 8 from noon to 3 p.m. All proceeds are to help the Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum. The Museum opened July 4 and is open for the summer. Admission is a free-will offering. Come out and […]
The always popular “Castin’ For Cash” takes place July 8 and 9 this year. Bill and Nell Godin — proprietors of Lake Despair — along with volunteers, work hard to make sure this is always a successful tournament. There are likely to be about 50 teams competing for the top […]
Schools in the Rainy River District last day of school is June 24. Schools held end-of-year events last week. Crossroads held a fish fry last Thursday evening (June 16). The food was delicious with fish, french fries, baked beans, and all the fixings making up the menu. There were all […]
