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Local men take top spots at Kenora Bass Invitational

Ken Johnston
Editor

Local men took the top two spots at the Kenora Bass Invitational over the weekend.

Big Grassy man drowns

Ken Johnston
Editor

Tragedy struck last Wednesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. Fred Archie of Big Grassy First Nation were on Lake of the Woods.

Flood claims due Thursday

Ken Johnston
Editor

Claims for disaster relief from the June 4-7, 2002 flooding are due August 15, 2002.

Council still mopping up after flood

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River Town Council met Monday night and topping the agenda again was flooding.

Next stop Rainy River! CNR terminal reopens Friday

Ken Johnston
Editor

After six years of running through Rainy River, Canadian National Railway trains will begin stopping here again this Friday.

New eatery offers a “Dynamite” menu in RR

Ken Johnston
Editor

With an explosion of flavour, Monica Nelson has opened Gramma Dynamite’s Eatery in the east end of Rainy River.

Former RR man lands major scholarship south of the border

Rainy River’s Dave MacDonald lands graduate scholarship to U.S. university Langley, British Columbia - Rainy River’s Dave MacDonald has made his mark at Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C.

Rainy River Legion Royals clinch league title

Rainy River’s Legion Royals defeated Big Island 18-4 to clinch the Rainy River District Fastball League title last Tuesday evening.

Local vets decorated with Netherlands Commemorative Medal

Ken Johnston
Editor

Many Canadians gave the “Supreme Sacrifice” in the name of freedom at the Normandy Invasion (D-Day) June 6, 1944. Their sacrifice along with the efforts of the thousands of Canadian troops that returned home from that battle liberated several countries including Holland.

Guy Crackel wins an unprecedented 5th Rainy River Open title

Ken Johnston
Editor

Guy Crackel made Rainy River Open history Monday when he won an unprecedented fifth time.

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