Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mike McCoy. Mike passed on Sunday after a short battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Bev and his children. Your community is thinking of you at this sad time. Also sincere sympathy to Tracy Mose and her […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
Naicatchewenin First Nation is hosting their annual bass and walleye fishing tournament this weekend Sep 10-11). The entry fee is $300.00, please call Darlene to register. Weigh ins are at 4PM both days spectators are welcome. Food booths are available. The Emo Legion Branch #99 is opening up for events. […]
Naicatchewenin First Nations is hosting their annual fall bass and walleye fishing tournament on September 10 and 11. The entree fee is $300.00 To register call Darlene at 486-3515. There will be food booths during this event. Weigh-ins are at 4 p.m. both days. This is always a fun tournament, […]
The Emo Fair was a success Despite Covid restrictions and a fair without a midway, the Emo Fair was enjoyed by many. There was lots of laughing and socializing from adults and children, which was great to hear and long overdue. Also, a lot of sweat was definitely happening during […]
It’s that time of the year, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week in Emo, August 19, 20, and 21. Although there isn’t a midway this year, there will be a large variety of events from agriculture, old fashioned games, vendors, the logging contest and […]
There are many reasons to send concern sympathy and get well wishes to people in our rural area. Sincere sympathy to the family and friends is Raymond Jewell. His wife Linda, daughter Rachel plus all family members and Raymond’s many friends will miss him deeply. I remember Raymond as an […]
The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Fall Fair is just around the corner. With this fair definitely being different because of Covid restrictions, there are still several traditions taking place. The Queen contest has four young people striving to reign as the 2021 fair Queen representative. The crowning takes place on […]
The Northwest Bay First Nations held a successful bass tournament on Saturday, July 17. A total of 14 team competed and when the final bags were weighed, the first place winners were Dale LaBelle and Jeremy Shypit with a weigh of 11.9 lbs. This was a grandfather/ grandson team. Second […]
Cory Shypit and Paul Morrison placed first at the Castin’ For Cash tournament this weekend. They set a two day record with a 35.2 pounds of fish caught. Lots of big fish were caught throughout the weekend. This was the twentieth year of this tournament. Hats off to Bill, Nell […]
The fire that’s been active in Northwest Bay is being held. Over four hundred hectors have been effected by this fire that started on June 23. Firefighters remain on the scene. Extreme dry conditions are definitely a concern for not only northwestern Ontario but much of Canada. We are reminded […]
Happy to say there are happenings starting to take place in our area. Hopefully this is a sign that things are resuming to normal. Which has been a long time coming. The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Fair is hoping to take place August 20 and 21. Although there will be […]
The Emo Fair Queen organizers are looking for contestants. The age for contestants is Gr. 9-Gr. 12. The Queen will proudly represent the R.R. Valley Agricultural Society at the 2021 Fair. Call Mary Crosswell at 271-1586 or Sis at 276-2483. Mike Badiuk and Brennan Flickinger placed fourth overall at the […]
