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Trainmen set to strike

Ken Johnston

Unless something drastic takes place CNR engineers will be going on strike at midnight tonight.
Over 1,750 members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Union (TCRC) are set to strike. They have been without a contract since the end of 2003.

LoW looks at rezoning for golf course

Mary Withers
Contributor

LoW Council Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Bergland Council Chambers on May 3rd.

How to properly plant potatoes

Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Over the years, I have heard many stories on the best way to plant potatoes. I am sure that most of these methods worked, some by pure luck but some were the proper way to plant potatoes. This column will provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few steadfast rules and a few proven suggestions on how to plant your seed potatoes. Follow the guidelines in this column and you will be well on your way to a bountiful crop of potatoes this season.

Forestry industry says thousands of jobs are at risk

News Release
Ontario Forest Industries Association

Toronto — There are 12 forest industry mills identified as being at risk in Northern Ontario, and, should they close, the impact on the entire province, including Southern Ontario, will be significantly harsh.

Seniors enjoy bingo day at the depot

Fourteen seniors met at the depot on May 4, 2005 for fun and fellowship.
Today was bingo day which everyone enjoys.

RRHS students become First Responders

Ken Johnston

If there is a medical emergency at Rainy River High School they now have students trained to respond.

The American Mink

Al Lowe
Contributor

What kind of fur coat do most young ladies dream of having? Mink, of course! This fur comes from a member of the weasel family. The mink looks a lot like weasel, but it is quite a bit bigger. Normal color for mink is dark brown, from rich reddish brown to nearly black.

Town asked to try and silence noise

Ken Johnston

Rainy River town council was asked by long time Rainy River resident Ken Johnson if they could do something about the noise coming from the hospital.

Seniors brave late season snow for fun at the depot

April 27, 2005 - Snow!!! However thirteen braved the elements and came to enjoy Rose Hanson on the keyboard and great she was.

Over 219 years of service honoured at CN retirement

Ken Johnston

Over 219 years of service were honoured last Saturday at the Canadian National Railway employees retirement dinner in Rainy River.

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