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Stratton business adds line of big tractors

Ken Johnston

The Stratton based Tank’s Welding and Repair has brought big business with a big name to the area.

Canada Pension benefits to rise Jan. 1st

Ottawa – Canadians already receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits as of December 2002, will get an increase as of January 1, 2003.

900 series SIN cards to get expiry dates

Proposed changes to Employment Insurance Regulations to Introduce expiry dates on 900-series Social Insurance Numbers

La Vallee gets $200,000 for infrastructure improvements

MNDM Press Release

The Township of La Vallee will improve local recreational infrastructure, emergency services and road conditions with a $200,000 investment.

Region’s workplaces should be smokefree Jan. 1st

NWHU Press Release

January 1, 2003 marks the first day of a healthier future for all the residents and visitors of Kenora and Rainy River Districts.

Flood tops the news again in 2002

Ken Johnston

Jan. 8th - Warmer than normal temperatures prevented the Rainy River from freezing in places.

People needed to help with bird count this weekend

Ken Johnston
Editor

Mark Johnson, a self proclaimed, “Bird Head” will again be leading efforts to continue a holiday tradition that few people would consider to be part of Christmas or New Year’s celebrations.

Several hunters fined

Two Wisconsin hunters have been fined $4,700 after pleading guilty to night hunting and careless hunting.

Four local men receive Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Ken Johnston
Editor

Four Rainy River citizens received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal Saturday at the Rainy River Legion.

Norwalk Virus reported in the region

The Kenora area has been experiencing an elevated incidence of Norwalk-like illnesses within the community. Thus far, reports have been mainly from small, localized areas and there have been no reports of large-scale outbreaks within an institutional setting.

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