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Flood gates opened in Fort and Kenora

Ken Johnston
Editor

Thursday, June 13, 2002– Overnight the flood waters receded several feet overland at the base of the Town of Rainy River.

Town hopes for delay in of flood gates in Fort Frances

Ken Johnston,
Editor

Local officials halted sandbagging efforts Tuesday night and did not call for renewal of them Wednesday morning as the river was holding steady.

Rural areas hit hard as well

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rural areas saw the effects of the storm just as bad as Rainy River.

Mayor reflects on flood threat

Ken Johnston
Editor

Mayor Gord Prost noted that the government agencies have been very helpful. “They have been calling us to see how they can help.”

Town wins battle with the Rainy River

Ken Johnston
Editor

The flood danger has receded with the waters of the Rainy River, however the newly constructed dike will remain in place until officials are sure the river is back to normal levels.

Flood danger passes, state of emergency lifted

Ken Johnston
Editor

Friday June 14, 2002 - The Town of Rainy River lifted its State of Emergency declaration this morning.

Berm built, now it is wait and see if River will rise above it

Ken Johnston
Editor

Overnight the flood waters receded several feet overland at the base of the Town of Rainy River.

Sandbagging on hold as River stabilizes

Ken Johnston

Local officials halted sandbagging efforts Tuesday night and did not
call for renewal of them Wednesday morning as the river was holding
steady.

Town battles floodwaters of rising Rainy River

Ken Johnston
Editor

As runoff from Sunday and Monday‚s storms poured into the Rainy River
the water levels grew to critical levels Tuesday morning.

Track team returns home without medals but a good showing

Ken Johnston
Editor

Shauna McInerney said she did not do as well as she would have like to at state, but was happy just to be able to be there.

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