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How one gets into Rainycrest Home for the Aged

Kevin L. Queen
Administrator

The Northern Action Group has requested that we provide information regarding admission to Rainycrest Home for the Aged and what costs might be incurred by residents being admitted.

Rainy River rail crews still having to drive to Fort Frances

Ken Johnston
Editor

Canadian National Railway began changing crews in Rainy River again last week, however it was not quite what the local guys expected.

One 'mother' of a bear shot near Oak Grove Camp

Ken Johnston
Editor

“It could very well be a record sized bear for Ontario!” said Larry Budreau, owner of Oak Grove Camp near Rainy River.

Cattle sale ropes in decent prices

Ken Johnston
Editor

The annual yearling sale in Stratton drew fairly good numbers Saturday, despite the “bumpy” market.

RR LCBO gets new manager from Emo

Ken Johnston
Editor

There is a new face at the Rainy River Liquor Control Board store.

Rainy River couple win $40,000 trip from a case of beer

Ken Johnston
Editor

Dreams can come true in a case of Blue!

It was a grand slam season for the Royals

Ken Johnston
Editor

The 16-2-1 Rainy River Legion Royals first won the Rainy River District Fastball League regular season and last Tuesday night won the crown jewel; the League Championships!

Canoeists raise $2,700 for area kids

Ken Johnston
Editor

They were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of friends and family at the Rainy River Government Dock.

Sis Wilson crowned Emo Fair Queen

Milt Guba

At the Queen Talent Show and Crowning of the 2002 District Agricultural Society, on Thursday evening held at Emo LaVallee Community Centre, Sis Wilson, a grade 12 student at FFHS and sponsored by Jackie Champagne from the Roseberry Runway at Barwick came out on top as the Queen for 2002.
All smiles, and somewhat thrilled at the same time, 2001 Queen Kelly Nielson, handed over the crown and gown to Wilson.

West Nile found in region

Ken Johnston
Editor

West Nile virus has been present in the Kenora-Rainy River region since at least August 8, 2002.

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