Local News

Nicole Therrien
BW Program

At the request of community members and encouraged by the success in Emo and Bergland, The Body Wellness Program is offering “The Biggest Loser” Contest to Rainy River and Bergland.

Ken Johnston

After 16 years no one will be yelling “Bingo” on Tuesdays in Bergland anymore. This evening, August 29th, will be the last Tuesday night weekly bingo night at the Bergland Hall.

Ken Johnston

Could there be a pro volleyball player in our midst? Nicole Olson, daughter of Jackie Delvecchio and Damon Delvecchio of Rainy River, has been identified by a major newspaper in the U.S. as someone to watch.

Ken Johnston

Ken Johnston
Editor

The Morson Bass International kids tournament grew this year from 19 kids last year to 25 this year and their fishing was equally impressive Saturday afternoon.
Last year’s champ, Tyler Thunder of Rainy River caught the first fish of the day and did not stop until he had secured the title for a second year running.

News Release
OPP

On August 18th, shortly before noon, officers from the Emo Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated a single motor vehicle collision on Highway #11, approximately 2 kilometers east of Emo. An eastbound tractor-trailer unit hauling gasoline and diesel fuel attempted to pass a road-painting vehicle on the south gravel shoulder.

Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Now is the time to pick flowers, pods, and cones for fall and winter decorative projects. The late summer and early fall is prime time for hunting and gathering natural materials. You can use the dried elements in many of your decorating projects like, wreath-making, flower-embellished picture frames, basket arrangements, holiday tree ornaments, potpourri, topiaries and garlands.

Fr. Dan Debano
RR Ministerial

Little children, at times, can truly be the best examples of how we are to live out our faith.
Have you ever witnessed a 6-year old in the aisles of a toy store? Or a 10-year old as he enters the gates of an amusement park on a hot summer day? For both of these children, the world is at their fingertips, and they’ll undoubtedly seek to make the most they can out of their day. We know that they are overflowing with excitement, and will not be timid in making all of their wishes known to Mom and Dad.

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Successful farm business managers have always recognized the need for continuous learning to adapt new production and business practices and prosper in an ever changing marketplace. To help producers respond, the Canadian Agricultural Skills Service (CASS) is available to assist qualifying producers and their spouses develop the skills and knowledge they are looking for to increase their farm profitability and net family income.

Al Lowe
Contributor

Here, in Northern Ontario, we don’t have many species of gulls. Actually, in all of Canada, there are only about 20 or so species, altogether. Here in the north, we really have only two which nest here a lot, and a couple of others which visit us for a time. There are several species which nest away north of us, but may stray through, coming and going.