Local News

Al Lowe
Contributor

Most of us are accustomed to think of owls as large birds, hunting in the fields or the forest. But there are little ones too, and some are very small indeed.
The first one is the Boreal Owl. This one is just about the same size as a robin.

With all the demands on our time and energy - from work to elder care, parenting to paying the bills - many people feel that life is running them rather than the other way around. But there’s an alternative, and it’s part of an increasingly popular movement: voluntary simplicity.

News Release
AMO

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) cautions its members that today’s Provincial Throne Speech did not offer communities any hope with respect to achieving fiscally sustainable municipal government in Ontario.

Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate

Presently, many municipalities in Canada have experienced a decrease in fires in their communities. However, other emergencies such as medical calls have increased. Why?

Ken Johnston

Looking for a place to workout? Well soon there will be a brand new fitness centre in Rainy River.
The Rainy River Recreation Board has been working on remodeling their facility to accommodate a new fitness centre.

Ken Johnston

As Canadians far and wide enjoy having their national hockey game back on t.v. every Saturday, Rainy River and its neighbours will soon have NHL hockey right here at the Rainy River Arena.

Submitted by
Gary Sliworsky, Ag. Rep.

The following is an article originally penned by Keith Reid, Soil Fertility Specialist with OMAFRA.
With all of the soil samples that are analyzed each year, I’m amazed at the number of fields that still don’t get soil tested. It baffles me why a farmer would spend thousands of dollars on fertilizer, without investing twenty bucks in a soil test to tell him if he is putting on the right amount.

Ken Johnston

It must have been grade four’s year. Three Riverview students in that grade brought home medals from the October 6, 2005 district elementary school cross country meet.

News Release
FCSDRR

Family and Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River is pleased to announce that they now offer a volunteer program.
Family and Children’s Services recognizes that volunteers play a valuable and integral roll in the provision of service to children, youth and their families.

Al Lowe
Contributor

The English Sparrow is also commonly known as the House Sparrow. It is so common that just about everybody will be familiar with it.
The English Sparrow is not a native to this continent, it is from Europe. It was first introduced into New York, Montreal and Quebec about 140 years ago. Its introduction was a very bad mistake.