Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent

The Emo Legion Branch 99 is hosting a Daytona 500 event this Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Legion. Come out and enjoy the famous Daytona race on a big screen TV. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the race starting at 2:30 p.m. The bar and kitchen will both be […]

The Emo Legion Branch 99 will be hosting “Country Rewind.” It’s an evening of performed singing and playing instruments. This Karaoke style event has several performers from the district and also some travelling from Atikokan to perform. This enjoyable evening takes place Saturday, Feb. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. The […]

The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday ( Feb. 2). The party will begin at 3 p.m. The cost is $10.00 and will include a tailgate buffet. DD’S services will be provided for rides. Come out and enjoy this event. The Emo Legion […]

Nikita (Bernese Mountain Dog) finished #1 as Bernese Mountain Dog in Canada, for Rally Obedience. This was the second year in a row Nikita took this honour. She also finished in the number five spot for the “working group.” Nikita needs one more score and she will have her Masters […]

The annual Betty Kellar Memorial cribbage and 500 card party will be held this Saturday, Jan. 11, beginning at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes supper. People can register right up until the day of the tournament. Call the Emo Legion at 482-2250 to register. Hours […]

The annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” was held Saturday at Cloverleaf Groceries in Emo, as well as at locations in Rainy River and Fort Frances. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And what a success it was! The “Cruiser” fundraiser, along with donations given at the “Holly Daze” parade, resulted […]

By Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual Township of La Vallee will be hosting their annual Christmas party this Sunday (Dec. 8).The day begins at 3:30 p.m. There will be a kiddies’ corner, a sing-along, and a visit from Santa each child will get goodie bag. Supper will be served at […]

  Happy to say “there are reasons to celebrate ” in our rural area. Congratulations to Emily Bird and Issac Stromness on their recent engagement. Happy parents are Bob and Shirley Bird and Larry and Julie Stromness. Congratulations also to Brooke VanDrunen and Spencer Brown on their recent engagement. Pleased […]

  December is fast approaching and so are busy, fun times in Emo! Dec. 5-7 will be the busy, fun Holly Daze in Emo. A full three days of events are planned. On Thursday, Dec. 5, there will be a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. This […]

The annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” is taking place Saturday. Dec. 7. As always it takes place at Cloverleaf in Emo, as well as several locations in Fort Frances and Rainy River. The organizers are looking for volunteers. Students would be welcome, and it’s a great way to earn your volunteer hours. Two-hour […]

The Emo and District Lions Club will once again host their “Hunter’s Dinner” this weekend. The always-enjoyed event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Barwick Hall. Happy hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Adding to the fun will be […]

The Emo Auxiliary is hosting their annual fall tea, bazaar and bake sale at the Emo Legion this Friday (Oct. 18) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Donations would be greatly appreciated. Monies raised will assist the auxiliary’s projects at the Emo hospital. This is always a fun, […]