The Emo Christian Reformed Church will be hosting their traditional pancake breakfast once again during Spring Fever Days. The breakfast takes place Saturday, April 16, from 8-10 a.m. This is a freewill offering. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to support the Emo Library. This is always an enjoyable and well-attended event.
The Emo Legion will host its Crafts Galore during Spring Fever Days, April 17 and 18. Many vendors will be available to purchase a wide variety of articles. The always popular Soup and Sandwich will be available for $10.
Be sure to mark Spring Fever Days on your calendar, April 16 to 18. Emo comes alive with many special sales, displays, draws and much more. As organizers say, “Come and shake off winter.” Hope to see you all there!
The Township of LaVallee Senior’s 55+ Recreation Committee is offering a Painting with Cheri class. This takes place April 16, at 1 p.m. Register by calling Pat at 276-3042 or Lisa 276-7555. There is a maximum of 15 people. Everything supplied, this takes place upstairs at the LaVallee Municipal office.
A reminder that the Emo Walleye Fish tournament takes place May 21 to 23.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Spring Feast that was to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59 in Rainy River on May 9 has been cancelled.
Sunset Country Métis Council will host an evening featuring Brandi Vezina on her Highway & Wildflowers Tour on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Sunset Country Métis Community Hall, 714 Armit Ave., Fort Frances. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment starts at 7:00 p.m. Free to all ages.
The Sunset Country Métis Council in membership with Northwestern Ontario Métis Child and Family Services invites you to their Spring Gathering on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Sunset Country Métis Hall, Fort Frances. Doors open at 1 p.m. with traditional crafts, games, jigging, spoons and Michif Bingo. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. This event is open to everyone and is free. To register for the event, email metisofsunsetcountry@gmail.com or call/text 807-271-5537.
The Emo Library has hired a new librarian, Melissa Gallagher. Melissa has recently moved to Emo with her family.
The library is open 25 hours weekly and hours are:
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 12-7
Saturday 10-2
Closed Sunday, Monday and Friday.
The Fugitives Dance Band from Manitoba will perform at the Emo Legion on April 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dance is from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Legion, Tompkins, or Tompkins Outdoors.
The Emo Legion members would like to thanks everyone that supported their Good Friday Fish Fry. The event was well attended and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all.
Sending Colleen Vennechenko wishes for a speedy recovery. Colleen dislocated her elbow and underwent surgery on April 3, after a slip on the ice. She will be off work for approximately six weeks.
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Jack Booth. Jack will be remembered for his spark, smile and dedication to his family.
Also sending condolences to the family and friends of Betty Blight. Betty and her family spent many years in Burriss. Betty had a radiant smile and was known as an extremely good cook. Many of her recipes from the Burriss School Cookbook are still used by ladies in our community today.
Also sympathy to the family and friends of Marlene Kellar. Marlene and her husband Lyle and their family lived many years in Devlin.
May the families and friends of all those that have recently passed find comfort in knowing that our community is thinking of you all at this sad time.
Robin’s 2 Cents:
At every party, there are two kinds of people: those who want to go home and those who don’t.
The trouble is, they are usually married to each other.
