More than 200 people jammed into the Devlin Community Hall on Saturday evening to see the unveiling of a history book project that was years in the making—and they were not disappointed. Joyce Witherspoon, a member of the La Vallee centennial committee, told the packed house what they had gathered […]
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Guest speaker Melanie Murray of Rainy River talked about foot care to the seniors on hand last Thursday for the weekly “Wheels to Meals” program at the Emo Legion. “Reflexology is a natural healing art,” noted Murray. “Through an acupressure massage on the feet, tension is relieved, circulation is improved, […]
A retired Winnipeg police officer who found Christ 35 years ago through revival meetings led by Pastor Bill McLeod, was guest speaker at the monthly men’s breakfast last Saturday morning at the Emo Legion. Bruce Day, who now works with the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Winnipeg, reminiscenced a little […]
Kelsey Jolicoeur, a grade eight student at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton, is officially a published author. Her poem, “Words Can Shatter the Soul and Family,” has been published in “The Colours of Life” and “Celebrate! Young Poets Speak Out.” A copy of these books are in […]
Only four Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association games were scheduled at the Emo Arena over the past week. In PeeWee action, the Emo Thunderbolts doused the Firemen (Fort Frances) 6-2, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to seal the victory. Emo had scored in the first off Ryan Kaemingh’s […]
After much hard work involving several details, the launch of La Vallee’s history book is set to go this Saturday (Feb. 28) at 7 p.m. during a wine-and-cheese party at the Devlin Hall. The event is being held in conjunction with LaVallee’s centennial. For those who have pre-ordered books, please […]
Chapple council is planning a public meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the municipal office to review the township’s schedule of fees and charges. Council has reviewed some of the user fees required for the township and directed Dyson to advertise to the public about the proposed […]
Couchiching Chief Chuck McPherson will be at the helm for another two years following his re-election last Thursday. Incumbent councillors Dick Bird and Lucille Morrisseau also were returned, joining newcomers Clint Perreault, Chad Bruyere, Ida Linklater, and Donald Bruyere. For the new band council, it will be a combination of […]
It was only fitting that two Emo teams crossed sticks in the ‘A’ final of the Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association’s Atom tourney last weekend at the Emo Arena. In what was a great game from the opening face-off to the final buzzer, the Emo Hawks edged the Emo Esso Leafs […]
Chuck McPherson was re-elected chief of Couchiching for a thirdstraight two-year term—and fourth overall—after band elections held yesterday. Chief McPherson captured 156 votes to eke out runner-up David Bruyere (135). Rounding out the seven candidates for chief were Diane Adams (83), Rudy Morrisseau (78), Harry Morrisseau (67), Douglas Bruyere (20), […]
Dietitian Jodis McCaine and Cindy Gauthier, RN, visited the Wheels to Meals program at the Emo Legion last Thursday to talk to the seniors about high blood pressure and its cause. Several factors can be to blame for this disease—being overweight, stress, family history, being physically inactive, smoking, excessive sodium […]
Local Atom teams went three for three in Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action this past week. First, the Emo Hawks sidelined their arch rivals, the Emo Leafs, by a 3-0 margin. Matt Sigurdson led the way with a pair of goals while DJ Mosbeck netted an insurance marker in the […]
