Staff A residence located at Fire #33 on Church Road in Devlin burned down last Thursday night—and the cause of the blaze may never be known. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong, who handles the administrative duties for the La Vallee Fire Department, said an insurance investigator was on site […]
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Peggy Revell Although the data still is being crunched, it was a “pretty good year” for the crops grown at the agricultural research station in Emo this year. “All and all, it was a decent year,” said Kim Jo Bliss, the station’s research technician, noting this was the first year […]
Dave Ogilvie Christmas traditionally is a time of year when people are encouraged to give to those in need. Food banks, churches, and other community organizations ask those who have much to share with those who are suffering through hard times. Many people donate their time, money, and talents simply […]
Staff With the holiday season underway, the OPP have been very busy with the annual R.I.D.E. program across Rainy River District. During the first week of the program (Nov. 27-Dec. 4), officers checked 2,365 vehicles in total. One person was charged with an impaired driving offence while there have been […]
Sylvia Johnston (nee Hnatiuk When I heard that the La Vallee School had been destroyed by fire on Dec. 10, 1999, I felt sorry for the family that had lost their home. But to myself and many others, we lost much more. Even now, when I drive out on Highway […]
Dave Ogilvie Members of the Fort Frances Lakers hockey team will be bagging groceries at Cloverleaf in Emo this Friday (Dec. 11) from 4-6 p.m. They also will be ringing the Salvation Army bells as well as selling tickets on a draw for free tickets to their next game, which […]
Press Release The Devlin 4-H club met on Friday at Donald Young School to participate in the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo. Five members and five leaders were in attendance. Tom and Shirley supplied the four animals that participated. Kayla led “Snowball” the sheep, Danielle led “Buck” the horse, Brianna […]
Robin McCormick For those wishing to purchase Christmas ice candles for our local services, they are available at the municipal office. Maxine Hayes has been busy making them and has several ready. Call her at 274-6049 or the municipal office at 486-3452. Maxine will deliver candles to Burriss if she […]
Dave Ogilvie It may have been the change in the weather or perhaps the sudden realization that Christmas is almost here. Whatever the reason, people from across the district turned out in great numbers last Friday and Saturday to celebrate the annual “Holly Daze” festivities in Emo. Despite the first […]
Robin McCormick Once again, the community of Emo is hosting its annual “Holly Daze” celebrations this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 4-5). A parade is slated for Friday starting at 6 p.m., with hot chocolate to be served afterwards. As well, the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. in Emo will hold a Christmas […]
Dave Ogilvie St. Patrick’s C.W.L. will be having a Christmas tea and bake sale this Saturday (Dec. 5) from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There will be baking, crafts, draws, religious articles, and white elephant tables, with tea, coffee, sandwiches, and dainties being served. Admission is $3 for adults […]
Press Release Upgrades to the Kehl-Domanski Road Loop in Alberton are now complete. The project involved the rehabilitation and resurfacing of 4.8 km of the loop. The gravel surface was replaced with asphalt, which significantly improves the quality and integrity of this important community transportation route. The federal and provincial […]
