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Dollar has little effect

Carl Gomez
Economist

Forecasters have been closely examining the economic damage incurred over the 1987-91 period – the last time the loonie experienced a sharp appreciation – for insight into the potential fallout from the loonie’s recent rise.

Retiring Sgt. says Rainy River is a ‘safe’ community

Ken Johnston

Rainy River Town Council received their final visit from Staff Sgt. Hugh Dennis of the Ontario Provincial Police Monday.

A Leap of faith

Ken Johnston

Members of the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church took a big leap of faith Saturday when they officially announced plans to build a new church.

Bringing home a fresh yearling bull is exciting

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Soon, or perhaps already, you may be looking for a new bull. Many factors will affect the longevity and usefulness of the bulls you use. Bringing home that fresh yearling bull is always exciting. You have invested time and money in making the purchase. Seeing him fade to a shadow by the end of the breeding season soon puts a few questions in your mind regarding your investment choice.

Two arrested for D.W.I.

News Release
O.P.P.

Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on March 4th, officers from the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested a man on Pitt Road 2. Police stopped the vehicle the man had been operating during a RIDE program. Randall Carmody,

Coal is quite cheap these days/from page eight

Al Lowe
Contributor

How many of you are old enough to remember the coal furnace? Sifting the ashes, ‘fixing the furnace’, how long it took to get the house warm after the fire went out. And your mother’s anger at the coal dust which came with every delivery.

4–H members harvest good crop of awards

Michael Hilborn
Fort Frances Times

The Rainy River District 4-H Association held its annual awards banquet in Stratton on Friday, paying tribute to those members and volunteers who have helped it become a thriving organization in the district.

Bergland Lutheran church gets a makeover

Submitted by
Lay Leader-pastor
Carolyn Kreger

Trinity Lutheran Church (Bergland) was officially organized on Oct. 2, 1933 with the Augustana Conference.

Group to plan for schools’ future

Ken Johnston

Concerns over the future of Rainy River’s schools were paramount at last Monday’s Rainy River High School parent council meeting.

Town fined $7,000 Crown withdraws three charges

Ken Johnston

The Town of Rainy River plead guilty to a charge by the Ministry of Environment last Thursday and will pay a fine of $7,000.

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