Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
Daylight Savings Time takes place Sunday, March 8. It’s always a wise choice to “spring your clocks” ahead Saturday evening before going to bed. The hour of extra daylight is always a welcome sign that spring is near. Another sure sign of spring is the annual Guthrie United Church Spring […]
With spring comes events in our rural communities. The Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale takes place Friday March 13 at the Emo Hospital cafeteria from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $5.00. There will be baking and goodies to purchase. All monies raised assist Emo Hospital projects. The Auxiliary would like to […]
The Emo Legion Branch 99 is hosting a Daytona 500 event this Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Legion. Come out and enjoy the famous Daytona race on a big screen TV. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the race starting at 2:30 p.m. The bar and kitchen will both be […]
The Emo Legion Branch 99 will be hosting “Country Rewind.” It’s an evening of performed singing and playing instruments. This Karaoke style event has several performers from the district and also some travelling from Atikokan to perform. This enjoyable evening takes place Saturday, Feb. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. The […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday ( Feb. 2). The party will begin at 3 p.m. The cost is $10.00 and will include a tailgate buffet. DD’S services will be provided for rides. Come out and enjoy this event. The Emo Legion […]
Nikita (Bernese Mountain Dog) finished #1 as Bernese Mountain Dog in Canada, for Rally Obedience. This was the second year in a row Nikita took this honour. She also finished in the number five spot for the “working group.” Nikita needs one more score and she will have her Masters […]
The annual Betty Kellar Memorial cribbage and 500 card party will be held this Saturday, Jan. 11, beginning at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes supper. People can register right up until the day of the tournament. Call the Emo Legion at 482-2250 to register. Hours […]
The annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” was held Saturday at Cloverleaf Groceries in Emo, as well as at locations in Rainy River and Fort Frances. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And what a success it was! The “Cruiser” fundraiser, along with donations given at the “Holly Daze” parade, resulted […]
By Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual Township of La Vallee will be hosting their annual Christmas party this Sunday (Dec. 8).The day begins at 3:30 p.m. There will be a kiddies’ corner, a sing-along, and a visit from Santa each child will get goodie bag. Supper will be served at […]
Happy to say “there are reasons to celebrate ” in our rural area. Congratulations to Emily Bird and Issac Stromness on their recent engagement. Happy parents are Bob and Shirley Bird and Larry and Julie Stromness. Congratulations also to Brooke VanDrunen and Spencer Brown on their recent engagement. Pleased […]
December is fast approaching and so are busy, fun times in Emo! Dec. 5-7 will be the busy, fun Holly Daze in Emo. A full three days of events are planned. On Thursday, Dec. 5, there will be a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. This […]
