The Rainy River District was a busy place last week. The RCMP Musical ride took place Wednesday (July 17) this was a huge success. The amount of people attending was overwhelming – no less than 1,200 watched the performance. The weather was cooperative and the RCMP Musical ride had spectators […]
Robin McCormick – Devlin Correspondent
Here is an update on LaVallee Seniors events. These events are made possible due to the recent funding approved for residents 55 plus. The events are open to everyone: A date has been set for a trip to Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (The Mounds) on July 24. The outing offers free […]
The Emo Museum opened July 8th for the summer season – just in time to host their annual Pie Social. The social is July 10 from 11:30 a.m. -3 p.m. A slice of homemade pie and a drink is $7. The social is a fundraiser for the Museum. The Museum […]
The annual “Castin For Cash” bass tournament takes place this weekend July 5/6. Bill and Nell Godin along with volunteers always see to a fun tournament. Weigh-ins are at 4p.m. both days. Talk On The Street food booth will be serving up great food. To date 42 teams from both […]
Tbaytel is adding a new cell tower in the Devlin area to improve the coverage between Fort Frances and Emo. Jennifer McKibbon of Dibaajimowin Fibre Optic attended the June 12 LaVallee Council Meeting. McKibbon informed Council it is anticipated that Fibre Optic will be coming to Devlin in the third […]
Crossroads School once again ended their school year with their traditional fish fry finale. Well over 300 people attended the finale and the weather cooperated fully. A walleye supper with all the fixings, plus entertainment made up of Brynlee Libiak playing guitar and singing a country favourite Wagon Wheel, Dale […]
Rural students from Crossroads, Donald Young and Sturgeon Creek Schools competed in an Archery Tournament on Tuesday, May 28th. (The NASP Regional) National Archery Schools Program. This is one of ten Regional live tournaments. The event took place in Dryden, 137 students competed and it’s the first time RRDSB students […]
The second pancake breakfast for the newly founded Seniors Group, takes place this Saturday June 8 from 9-11 at the Devlin Hall. A breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, juice and coffee will be served. All seniors 55+ are most welcome. This is a good will offering event. Hope to see […]
The Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The fishing tournament held May 23-25 saw exciting weigh-ins and people enjoying the food, dance, penny tables and all the other favourite events that make up for this top notch tournament. Congratulations to the winning and all anglers. A big […]
The annual Emo Walleye Classic takes place May 23-25. Thirty four teams have signed up and chances are a few more teams will. Deadline for registration to enter is Thursday (May 22). Weigh-ins are Friday 4:30 and 5 p.m. and Saturday 3:30 and 4 p.m. There is a Dance Saturday […]
The LaVallee municipality Reeve and councillors have been busy the last few weeks attending functions of importance and education. Reeve Lucille MacDonald and councillors Steve Loshaw, Elaine Hughes and Brendan Hyatt attended the yearly NOMA (Northern Ontario Municipal Association) conference. Lucille shared, ”It was an extremely busy conference with a […]
The second “Pushing Up Daisies” Fair takes place May 15 this year. This event is organized by the Sunset Country Palliative Care committee. Everyone is invited and bring your loved ones. Come and browse the informational booths and speak to local services to help you and your family support the […]
