Local News

News Release
LoW School

2006 Lake of the Woods Rainy River Cross Country
Season Wrap-Up/Awards Banquet (Held Nov. 19 @ 4 p.m. @ Splitz Bowling Center)

News Release
Ont. Govt.

TORONTO, Nov. 16 /CNW/ - The best way for Ontarians to protect themselves and others from the influenza virus is to get a free flu shot, Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman and Health Promotion Minister Jim Watson said today.

Nicole Therrien
and Pat Stoyka
Contributors

Hi, everyone! We are getting to the end of our Biggest Losers contest with great anticipation as to who will get the title. In Rainy River we are seeing group support.

Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Many homeowners dread raking leaves. This column will hopefully change your negative attitude towards the chore of raking and disposing of leaves into a positive one that your garden will benefit from.

Fr. Dan Debano
RR Ministerial

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Submitted by
OFIA

TORONTO — Today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario lays a foundation for some members of province’s forestry sector, but work remains to be done to make industrial electricity affordable and Ontario a competitive jurisdiction in which to do business.

News Release
O.P.P.

(Fort Frances, Ontario) During the early morning hours of November 18th, officers from the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested the driver of a vehicle on Highway #11 near Worthington Road #2 after observing the vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.

Ken Johnston
Editor

While some snow might get more people in the Christmas Spirit, Rainy River’s Merchants are gearing up to get people in the mood!

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River High School grade 12 student Brandon Gough has made it to the top of the heap in a North American writing contest.