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Next week is Library Week

Penny Shumaker - Rainy River Librarian

In October, municipalities across Canada celebrate public libraries. Ontario Public Library Week will take place October 21st to 27th with a focus on the role of public libraries in providing parents with access to Internet literacy information and resources.

Work on replacing town sewer system to begin next Monday

Ken Johnston

Economic Development topped Rainy River Town Council’s agenda Tuesday night at their regular monthly meeting.

Stamlers retire after 30 years at Rainy River Drugs

Ken Johnston

It was just about thirty years to the day that Robert Stamler came back to his hometown to work at Rainy River Drugs.

New owners prescribed for RR Drugs

Ken Johnston

It’s official! Rainy River Drugs is now owned and operated by Sarah Berg and Allen Pratt!

RRHS biology class create cells

Valkyrie Clark
Student Reporter

Last Monday, the grade eleven biology class at RRHS entered the world of microbiology creating animal cells using jello and other household products.

The doctor is always in at Mom’s

Ken Johnston
Editor

When you eat at Mom’s Restaurant in Rainy River the doctor is always in! The cook at Mom’s used to be a doctor in China.

Pinewood Senator, Ron Duhamel, passes away

Ken Johnston
Editor

Last Monday the district was saddened to learn that one of its own, Senator Ron Duhamel, passed away at the age of 63.

Former RR man sets Guinness World Record

Ken Johnston
Editor

Who would have thought that an activity that took place about 35 years ago would have landed a former Rainy River citizen in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Calves round up strong prices in Stratton

Ken Johnston
Editor

“It was a perfect sale!” That was the best way Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association President Tom Morrish could describe their calf sale over the weekend.

Fastball honoured its best Saturday night

The Rainy River District Fastball League named its top players for the 2002 season at a windup in Berglnd Saturday night.

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