There are definitely happy moments to celebrate (even with COVID changing our world).July 24 George and Martha Siemens celebrated their 50th anniversary! Gary Barker turned 75 years old on July 25. Gary and his family lived many years in our municipality. Congratulations to Dennis Wright and Jasmine Hunter on the […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
There has been a new fire chief chosen for Alberton, Emo, Chapple and LaVallee, happy to say Darren Hughes has taken on that role. His position began July 20. He replaces Josh Colling who recently left his position as fire chief for our rural townships. Darren brings with him 20 […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Josh Colling has been the LaVallee/Alberton/Chapple/Emo Fire Chief for close to five years. He has enjoyed his position immensely working with the local volunteer firefighters. Josh and his girlfriend Chandra Wiley, made their home in Devlin, even though she has had to remain in the USA due to her career […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The timber wolves are causing extreme havoc, killing many young beef cattle in La Vallee. A large number of new born calves and yearlings are being reported frequently to Jim Belluz. Belluz is the Live Stock Evaluator for wolf kills – a job he shares with Tom Morrish. Belluz has […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Even with changes being made in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipal Offices on all rural areas are remaining closed at this time. Also it is asked that when you go to the landfill that you practice social distancing and do not get out of your vehicle and approach […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Station Fire and Emergency Service responded to a structure fire at 5:50 p.m. on Sunday May 24th. This was at a residential property in Emo Township. Chapple South and Lavallee Station responded immediately as well as a 3rd alarm incident level on activation due to reports of people […]
Devlin correspondent
By Robin McCormick
By Robin McCormick
The COVID-19 pandemic causes another cancellation. This time it’s the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair. The Board of Directors announced last week that it was with much sadness this decision was made. They did feel it was the right decision for the safety of all people that would be […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Don Meyers. He was a respected, dedicated man to family, friends and his community. He will be greatly missed by many. A belated happy 30th birthday to Garnett Cornell. Garnett turned 30 in April 30th. A happy 80th birthday to Sandra Wepruk. […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Several local rural businesses are continuing to practice safety procedures regarding the Covid 19 Virus. DevLynn’s continues to allow only four customers in the store at a time Tompkins is doing “curb side pick up.” with only one person being allowed in the store at a time, allowing that customer […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Alberton, Chappell, Emo And LaVallee Fire Departments are offering a service to brighten the day of a child’s birthday. All four departments are offering an “outside the box” idea for a child’s party. The Departments hate to see kids missing their birthday parties with family and friends during these […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Emo Walleye Classic has been cancelled for 2020. This was a hard decision for for the organization to make but the welfare and safety of the community is more important. The organizers would like to thank all the teams that had already signed up. […]
Although it’s not the typical bear hunt, youth in Emo are enjoying a teddy bear hunt. This event was organized be Leeann Galusha, she heard about it from her hometown in St. Augustine River QC. It’s something for kids and families to do during this time of isolation and self […]
