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CN retiree honoured Saturday

Ken Johnston
Editor

After a wonderful roast beef dinner about 100 people honoured Canadian National Railway retiree Tom McCormick last Saturday evening at the Rainy River Community Centre.

Rainy River will be the world’s stage on Wednesday

Ken Johnston
Editor

The 11th international and 5th national conference on safe communities got under way today in Fort Frances.

Credit Union pays out big dividends

Ken Johnston
Editor

The Northern Lights Credit Union had a banner year in 2001.
At the financial institution’s annual general meeting last Tuesday in Fort Frances, 63 members received several reports on the year ending December 31, 2001.

Owls soccer teams hold their own against regional competition

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River High School Owls soccer teams had a fairly good outing at the first tournament of the year this past weekend in Fort Frances.

LoW Women’s Institute holds sewing achievement day

Ken Johnston
Editor

The Lake of the Woods Women’s Institute held an achievement day Sunday in Bergland.

Emo Spring Fever Days a huge success

Milt Guba

Emo’s Spring Fever days turned out to be one of the best. Parking was scarce in downtown Emo. Stores were crowded with people looking for bargains and they found them!

Pumpkin season arrives

Ken Johnston
Editor

It is time for the quest for the biggest Atlantic Pumpkin in the Rainy River District to start growing!

OPPies teach kids about bullying

Ken Johnston
Editor

Monday morning Riverview Elementary grade 1 & 2 students learned about bullying from the OPPies.

Former RR boys wins provincial gold!

On April 21, 2002, former Rainy Riverite, Eric Johnston won provincial gold at the provincial gymnastics championships.

Hampton urges Premier to resolve strike as forest fire conditions worsen

Howard Hampton, MPP Kenora Rainy River and Ontario NDP Leader, called on Premier Ernie Eves to get directly involved in OPSEU negotiations to end the province-wide labour dispute.

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