Local News

By: Valkyrie Clark

Rainy River held it’s annual Christmas Parade on November 29th. Out of the fifteen floats, the Rainy River High School had the winning float.

OFSC News Release

Following several days of unexpectedly early winter weather,

Ken Johnston

Improving literacy while having fun was the thrust of the World’s Largest Classroom Reading Event and Riverview school of Rainy River was a part of it.

Ken Johnston

There was heated debate at Monday’s Rainy River council meeting about the newly installed heating system at the town office and a proposal to move the town hall to the public works garage.

Al Lowe

In Northern Ontario, we have three grouse, the Ruffed, the Spruce, and this one, the Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). It is often (Wrongly) called prairie chicken, but that is an entirely different bird.

Gary Sliworsky

Some producers are considering backgrounding heifer calves this winter. These heifers will be turned out on pasture with a bull next summer and sold as bred heifers in December of 2003.

Joanne Moen

Forest Women's Institute met at the home of Eileen Shannon on Nov 12th. The meeting opened with the Mary Stewart Collect read by Laurel.

Ken Johnston

Many men served their country during WW II and returned home where they were treated as heroes.

Ken Johnston

Toronto, November 25, 2002 – 4:30 p.m. In response to the introduction of the Electricity Pricing, Conservation and Supply Act, 2002

Ken Johnston

It was a windy and cold evening, but despite that, the annual Rainy River Santa Claus Parade went off without a hitch!