Local News

Ken Johnston

There were scientists everywhere last week. Kids at both Riverview School (Rainy River) and McCrosson-Tovell (Bergland) held their annual science fairs.

Ken Johnston

Men’s hockey season came to a close Sunday at the Rainy River arena with Rainy River’s Packy Yeo team losing in the A final against Fort Frances.

Al Lowe
Contributor

There are lots of willow trees in Canada. Actually, there are about 90 species in Canada (and some which have been brought in from elsewhere). And there are about three hundred different species in the world. Add to this the fact that many of them crossbreed with each other, and you have a family with a whole bunch of trees in it.

Melanie Mathieson

I don’t know of one person that isn’t mesmerized when they see a humming bird. Hummingbirds make their home in the forest and in urban settings. I am always utterly amazed when I see a hummingbird in the depths of the forest miles away from any roads or flower beds for that matter.

Ken Johnston

Its been eight years but the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 41st annual fishing derby has been reborn.

Ken Johnston

The weather was perfect and the fishing was good at the 8th annual Morson Ice Fishing Derby last Saturday.

Ken Johnston

Is Shantelle Davidson of Rainy River destined for stardom?
On February 20th she travelled to Saskatoon, Sask. to audition for Canadian Idol.

Submitted by
Lorne Jonassen

Kelsey Jonassen and Madison Boisvert attended the Festival of Stars (Skate Canada Northern Ontario Sectionals) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on February 11 - 13, 2005.

News Release
O.P.P.

(Fort Frances, Ontario) The Emo OPP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on February 20th at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Hwy 11, 4.9 km east of Hwy 502. A westbound car lost control, skidded sideways into the eastbound lanes, and was then struck by an eastbound car and came to rest on the south shoulder of the roadway.

Last week, MPPs returned to work at Queen’s Park for the first time in two months.
I was looking forward to a productive session addressing the issues that matter most to ordinary Ontario families. Well, after one week back, I have good news and bad news.