Local News

Citizens begin to plan for Rainy’s 100th

Ken Johnston
Editorial@rainyriverrecord.com

Plans are now underway for the biggest birthday party in Rainy River history.


Health Unit encourages the public to catch Fitness Fever

Ken Johnston
Editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

It’s last call for activity ya all!


70 of 75 teams back for RRWT in ’02

It promises to be a great catch again this year!


RRCA threaten to pull out of OCA if restructured

Ken Johnston
editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

Changing times are everywhere and the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association is looking at making some big moves that could see this region lose a great deal of its autonomy.


Over 5,000 cards in favour of smoking ban returned to health units

Ken Johnston
editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

His dukes are up and he is ready to use them when it comes to reducing the health hazards associated with second hand smoke.


Local man playing college hockey in US

Shane Aikenhead of Rainy River is a Junior at the University of Minnesota in Crookston, MN.


Riverview dubbed ‘Active School’

Ken Johnston
editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

Last week the students of Riverview Elementary School in Rainy River received provincial recognition for their Active Living achievements.


Cattlemen wrangle with cash crunch

Ken Johnston
editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

A cash crunch was a topic herded onto the floor at the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association (RRCA) in Stratton last Wednesday.


Long time Chapple Reeve honoured last Friday

Stephanie Fleming
Staff writer

The man who devoted over a quarter-century of his life to help develop Chapple was roasted good-naturedly by friends and colleagues last Friday afternoon at the Chapple Recreation Centre.
Former Reeve Cecil Wilson retired for health reasons on Jan. 2, having served as reeve since 1989. Previously, he had served as the clerk for Chapple from 1962-1976.


Cattlemen elect new leaders for 2002

Ken Johnston
editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

With a larger turnout than last year it was much easier to fill all the spots on the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association board of directors.


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