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Prices fall like mad

Ken Johnston
Editor

After a stellar sale last month, the effects of Mad Cow Disease exploded onto the scene at the Stratton sales barn Saturday.

Count those hay bales

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Each year clients are reminded to take count of their hay bales. This year it may be more critical. On top of the BSE situation possibly causing you to carry more animals than you planned, hay yields were well below normal in most of the district.

Two local teams keep audience in suspense after day 1

Ken Johnston
Editor

There was lots of fish caught, but it was the 8 totalling 20.92 lbs. by Mark Chapman and Kent Christianson of Baudette that earned $15,000 in prize money at the 5th Annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament.

BSE recovery program enters phase three

Gary Sliworsky,
Ag. Rep.

The Ontario BSE Recovery Initiative Phase III will address market-ready cattle and veal calves that were held in inventory by Ontario producers on May 20 and have not been eligible for a payment under either of the preceding BSE compensation programs.

12 anglers vying to be River Kings after RRWT

Ken Johnston
Editor

Who will be king?
While 162 anglers will be competing to be crowned the Rainy River Walleye Tournament Champs this weekend, 12 of them will also be gunning for a crown only a River King could wear.

Local group to help financially challenged kids recreate

Ken Johnston
Editor

In an effort to ensure that all children in the Rainy River area have an opportunity to participate in recreational activities a group of local citizens have sought to reach for the stars and help disadvantaged young people.

Municipal nomination deadline is Fri.

Ken Johnston
Editor

As the deadline is fast approaching, very few are rushing to run for political office in Rainy River.

The great pumpkins arrived in RR Saturday

Ken Johnston
Editor

The 9th annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival saw its all time record smashed for the biggest pumpkin Saturday.

Rainy River Playschool offers preschoolers a head start on school

Ken Johnston
Editor

There is a school in Rainy River that some folks may not be aware of.

Cattle are backing up in the system due to BSE

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

The effects of the BSE situation were initially felt in the feedlot sector. The cow calf and stocker industry will feel the second wave of effects when the run of fall stocker sales begins. Currently, fed cattle are backing up in the system, causing a shortage of space, feed and money in the feedlot industry.

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