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Civil servants asking for 18% wage hike over three years

Ken Johnston
Editor

Sherri Pirkl and Margaret Dubé of Rainy River both have been busy walking the picket lines the past two weeks.

Deal in the works to recoup taxes on Koeneman property

Ken Johnston
Editor

A deal is in the works to see Rainy River recoup the back taxes on the Koeneman Lumber Company.

Olson wins Bergland Pokerma with four aces

Ken Johnston
Editor

Bergland Pokerama was a success again this year with some 57 hands being sold for the annual poker rally.

Stratton rink wins RR Mixed

Ken Johnston
Editor

It was over in four ends and Craig Armstrong’s Stratton rink made it look easy at the annual Rainy River Mixed Bonspiel Sunday.

Census shows population decline in district

Ken Johnston
Editor

Over all the population of the Rainy River District declined by 4.4% from 1996 to 2001.

Chimney crashes through store roof

Ken Johnston
Editor

The roof and ceiling came crashing in at Susan’s Corner Grocery Store in Rainy River Thursday when a portion of the chimney fell into the store.

Council passes $195,000 Rec. budget

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River Town Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday night even though the mayor was absent.

Area teens challenged by Christian group

Milt Guba

75 young scientists prove their theories at Sturgeon Creek School Science Fair

Milt Guba

Sturgeon Creek Students had their annual Science Fair the past week with 75 fabulous imaginative presentations on subjects like, paper recycling, electricity, plant growth, cleaning compounds and much more.

Chapple clerk honoured for 25 years of service

Milt Guba

Township of Chapple Municipality honoured one of their staff members, Doris Dyson, in recognition of 25 years of service as Clerk-Treasurer on Friday with a Come an Go Tea at the Municipal Office.

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