Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
With the COVID-19 restraints happenings have been cancelled throughout the entire district. Just some I’ve recently heard of are the Emo Legion Branch #99 will close their club room and cancel all Legion events. TOPS will not hold a meeting until April 13. Another event cancelled is the retirement celebration […]
All students in the RR District will enjoy a March break next week. The holiday begins March 16 and students will have all week off. Here’s hoping all kids have a great break, and parents survive. The Guthrie United Church Spring Fling Tea and Bake Sale takes place March 24. […]
Former Lavallee resident Edith Marsh (Heward) turned 100 March 5. Nieces Lucille MacDonald, Kay Nickle, Lois Mann, Brenda Boettcher (joined by Bill Galusha, travelled to Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate this milestone with Edith. Edith’s two daughters, Sylvia and Arlene, their husbands, plus great and great-great grandchildren also joined in the […]
Daylight Savings Time takes place Sunday, March 8. It’s always a wise choice to “spring your clocks” ahead Saturday evening before going to bed. The hour of extra daylight is always a welcome sign that spring is near. Another sure sign of spring is the annual Guthrie United Church Spring […]
With spring comes events in our rural communities. The Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale takes place Friday March 13 at the Emo Hospital cafeteria from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $5.00. There will be baking and goodies to purchase. All monies raised assist Emo Hospital projects. The Auxiliary would like to […]
