Dear Editor, We all say we care about the environment, yet to truly care about something takes some action, or inaction when more appropriate. The panicked purchases by so many in response the COVID-19 pandemic and advisories are understandably based in fear. Fear of the unknown. The fear of this […]
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Dear Editor: There has been a lot written about our Senator from the north, Lynn Beyak, lately. Unfortunately, most of what we hear locally has been negative. A lot has been taken out of context as well, causing unnecessary hard feelings. Peter Kirby is frustrated that despite a concerted effort […]
Dear Editor, This is to address the current panic over COVID-19. It’s getting ridiculous. This past week the entire district sold out of toilet paper. Seriously? Why? Because the media reported runs on toilet paper in Australia or somewhere? As someone commented on Facebook, “If you need 144 rolls of […]
Miron (Marvin) Bodnar, 77, of Alberton Township passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
The family of Judy Deschamps is sad to announce her passing on Thursday, March 12, 2020. A complete obituary to follow.
Registration for the 2020 Youth Soccer season will begin with the first round of registrations on March 10, 11 and 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. The second round of registrations will take place March 24, 25 and 26. Coaches, assistant coaches, and youth officials […]
Things were sombre around the debating table at the bakery in Rainy River the other morning. It started out when Cookie stormed out of the kitchen waving a handful of bills. “Look at this crap! They’ve raised the price of coffee another two bucks a can and reduced the size […]
I know I don’t speak for everyone and perhaps it is quite likely that I speak for very few, but some will agree with me when I say I’m not a real fan of winter. I used to be. I suppose every kid on the planet would be a fan […]
The expression “it takes a village to raise a child” has always been true, but recently I was reminded that it takes a child to show us what truly matters. My six-year-old grandson has “lost” someone very precious to him. Linden didn’t misplace his special friend; she didn’t move away […]
My first Bassmaster Classic experience over the past week in Birmingham, Alabama was pretty amazing. Although my results were not great, finishing 31st out of a field of 53 anglers, the whole week will go down as one of the highlights of my fishing career. A lot of great memories […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
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. […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
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 […]
