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News Release
Ont. Fire Marshal

TORONTO, Nov. 21 /CNW/ - In the wake of recent fire tragedies in Ontario, the Fire Marshal of Ontario is urging fire departments throughout the province to adopt a zero tolerance approach when it comes to enforcing Fire Code smoke alarm requirements, effective immediately.

Submitted by
Annie van Rosen

The McInnes Creek Chapel held their monthly meeting on November 19th.
Four cards were signed by the 15 members present.

Ken Johnston
Editor

The sound of Christmas music is coming back to Rainy River and Pinewood after a two year absence.

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Nicole Therrien and Pat Stoyka
Contributors

The Biggest loser contest has 2 more weight in and excitement is felt all over. The participants are running a tight race to whom will get our 10 prizes that include our Biggest Losers.

News Release
NDP

QUEEN’S PARK - NDP Leader Howard Hampton says McGuinty Liberals have let down working families by voting down an NDP Opposition Day Motion that called for action to keep good-paying manufacturing and resource jobs in Ontario.

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CBSA

November 27, 2006 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has arrested a man wanted in Germany on 21 counts of breach of trust.
Hans Juergen Lutz, 55 years old, originally from Schwerin, Germany, was found by a Canada Border Services Officer working at a bicycle shop in Thunder Bay on November 16.

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Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers would like to remind you that: We pay up to $2000.00 for your anonymous information that helps solve these or any other unsolved crime.

Ken Johnston
Editor

Last Monday Rainy River High School’s grade 9 students hosted family and friends to the annual Portfolio Night.

Ken Johnston
Editor

As part of a conservation effort by the Town of Rainy River and Hydro One, a special Christmas light exchange program will begin this Friday after the Rainy River Santa Claus parade.