The Devlin Hall was bursting with hungry people anticipating the annual harvest dinner. Almost 400 people attended the event organized by the local community. And they were not disappointed! I found the meal absolutely delicious, with so many dishes to choose from that my biggest problem was fitting it all […]
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In keeping with tradition, Chapple residents gathered to cook together, laugh together, and cherish their heritage at the annual fall supper Friday night at the Barwick Hall. About 100 people attended the dinner, hosted by the Chapple Heritage Committee, which also raised more than $800 for the local museum. Committee […]
At its regular monthly meeting Oct. 9, Chapple council supported a letter being written by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. expressing concerns to the CRTC about the proposed increase in Bell Canada rates. Council approved appointing Mark Hyatt as Chapple’s representative on the district committee overseeing disaster relief funding […]
District farmers are still searching for a way to have a large-animal veterinarian located here. The vet committee will meet tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss its options after the provincial government turned down an application for veterinary designation and funding here. “We’ve been denied on our regional application for budgeting reasons,” […]
With warnings of possible terrorism attacks in the U.S. over the next few days, local MP Robert Nault stressed Thursday afternoon that Canadians should not live in fear but go on with their daily lives. “I think people in Fort Frances should have always felt safe,” said Nault, also the […]
Just 11 years old, Kayla Lauzon of Barwick already has seen the bright lights of entertainment. At the recent annual fall fair in Dryden, Lauzon captured the hearts of the audience at not one but two talent contests, taking first-place honours and receiving cash prizes. In the second contest, Lauzon […]
A Thanksgiving service was held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Jack Wielinga led in the service and Jack Esselink in the praise part. Selections included “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” and “Praise and Thanksgiving.” Pianist Chris Hellinga and organist Diane Hwerema then led […]
A trio of district riders strutted their horses at the Thanksgiving Classic quarterhorse show in Brandon, Man. last weekend. Leanne Beck of Devlin and her horse, “Hot Red Rodder,” capture grand champion honours in the young halter class Saturday and took fourth in the trail division. On Sunday, they won […]
Hard work paid off with a bountiful harvest at Donald Young School. “We had plenty of everything in our garden,” said DYS teacher Charlene Gustafson. “Except the corn–the birds stripped them clean.” Now it’s time to enjoy and appreciate all the work done last spring, she noted. In her classroom, […]
Town council chose a local representative to join the district-wide disaster relief committee being established to help assess damage and distribute compensation as a result of storms that hit the area July 31. Nick Wihnan will be the local rep to gather private, uninsured claims from Fort Frances residents as […]
Once again, prices at the Stratton sales barn topped those at the larger Manitoba sales last weekend, with just over 1,200 calves passing through the local ring. “It went good, we were fairly pleased with the prices,” noted Tom Morrish, president of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. “The prices were […]
The last two days of September, I hitched a ride with Joe and Bev Kozachenko to Thunder Bay. They visited their daughter and family, the John Clairs, while I visited my daughter, the Abey family. The timing was perfect for the fall colours, with a picture of gold, green, and […]
