Local News

Sara J. Thompson
Contributor

Work to bring Oak Harbor Golf Club into the 21st Century by expanding to an 18-hole course is going well. Construction started late last fall on the new nine.
The new construction includes gently rolling landing areas of generous width; attractive water features on all nine holes; bunkers that provide strategic, directional and aesthetic value; greens of modest size with undulating surfaces and a full service practice facility to provide enjoyable and productive learning/practice opportunities.

Al Lowe
Contributor

Almost every year, in the early fall, I receive questions about huge caterpillars, often found on the tomatoes.
These caterpillars are very large indeed, about as big around as a man’s finger, and perhaps 3 1/2 to 4 inches long. Most of them are smooth and light green in colour, but some are brownish. They have a ‘horn’ at one end, and for that reason are sometimes called hornworms.

News Release
Rainy River DSSAB

The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is continuing in its initiative to secure adequate funding for its Land Ambulance Program. Ongoing discussions with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Minister Smitherman’s office and Emergency Health Services Branch continue.
At a special meeting of the Board on July 12th, 2005 it was resolved to defer a decision on the Land Ambulance Program until August 30, 2005, pending receipt of 2005/06 funding levels.

Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Some gardeners may find that their oak trees may have insects damaging them this year. There are three common pests in our region that will cause damage to oak trees and the damage seems to be quite prevalent this season because of the cool moist weather.

Ken Johnston

Small libraries, like Rainy River’s Public Library, work hard to do a lot with very little.
Recently RR Librarian Penny Shumaker was upset by an announcement from Canada Post that the special postal rate for interlibary lending would be eliminated.

Emmanuel Moutsatsos
Fort Frances Times

Close to 115 people with the United Church camp had their week of activities cut short Thursday when an outbreak of a bad ’flu-like bug ripped through Sunny Cove, bringing in officials from the Northwestern Health Unit.

Ken Johnston

After nearly 30 years of providing bus service between Winnipeg and Fort Frances, Grey Goose (Now Greyhound) will cease service on the route Sept. 6th if the company gets its way.

Ken Johnston

While the hockey world was fixated on Sidney Crosby’s fate in the National Hockey League draft last Saturday, the Albert Beller family of Rainy River was watching another player of great interest. Albert’s son Greg Beller, 18, was selected by the New York Rangers in the 6th round and 178th overall.

Ken Johnston

Several tears were shed on Saturday at a special service to honour war veterans, both those who died and those who survived WWI, WWII and the Korean War.
The annual Rainy River Railroad Daze Parade was dedicated to the Year of the Veteran and following the special parade a tea that had about 150 people in attendance was held at the Rainy River Legion.

Al Lowe
Contributor

This is not a bird which is native to northern Ontario. People have tried to introduce it here, but it has never taken hold. It has, however, been successfully re-introduced to southern Ontario (part of its original range), and into southern Manitoba.