Local News

McInnes family has ties back to 1907 at Knox United

Norma-Jean Johnston
Special to Rainy River Record

Isabella McInnes arrived in Rainy River wither her husband Peter during the winter of 1953. She joined Knox United Church in Rainy River on June 21, 1953.


Rainy clobbers Big Island

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River Legion Royals dealt a crushing blow to Big Island’s pride last Thursday in fastball action.


Heyens/Caul just miss winning Lake Despair bass tourney

Reuben Villagracia
Fort Frances Times

It was "that" close from being interesting. Stratton's Ted Heyens and partner Kelvin Caul bagged 20.44 pounds at the annual 'Castin for Cash' bass derby at Lake Despair Lodge over the weekend but fell short of first-place or about two pounds -- or one fish.


Dike’s long term future uncertain

Ken Johnston
Editor

The dike, at the base of Rainy River, will remain intact for at least the next several weeks.


Tips on how to beat the bugs

S.C. Johnson
News Release

Whether kids are spending time at camp, in the backyard, or the neighbourhood park, parents must take charge when it comes to preventing insect bites.


Lake of the Woods expected to rise by as much as 10 inches

LWCB News Release

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 323.67 m (1061.9 ft), the same as the peak level reached last year. This level is 58 cm (23 inches) above median for this time of year.


Carolee Hogue attributes her career choice to experience at Knox United

Norma-Jean Johnston
Special to the Record

Carolee Hogue is the youngest daughter of Clinton and Doris Park.


Bass tourney prays for no more rain

FFCBC News Release

“It’s anybodies’ guess whether the Point Park dock will still be underwater in less than three weeks when 133 teams head across Sand Bay in the 8th Annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship” chairman Gary Rogozinski said today.


Celebrating 100 years of Glory

Norma-Jean Johnston
Special to the Record

Clinton and Doris Park are the church’s longest serving members.


Disaster declaration extended to include more communities

Rainy River Riding

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chris Hodgson declared the Municipality of Machin, in the Kenora District, a part of the disaster area declared in northwestern Ontario.


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