Local News

The Rainy River High School Owls were busy over the the past week with curling, basketball and volleyball teams on the road.

Ken Johnston
Editor

In an effort to make a statement and save the taxpayers money, Rainy River town council added its voice to the list of those who have gave their notice of intent to opt out of the Northwestern Ontario Recycling Association (NORA).

Ken Johnston
Editor

One way or another high speed internet service is destined to arrive in the Rainy River area.

Ken Johnston
Editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

The Rainy River-Baudette area will again be treated to the fine arts this April 11-14 as Pequana Playhouse in Baudette hosts the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Reuben Villagracia
News@FFTimes.com

Stratton’s Angela Lee fell one win short of qualifying for the Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts after losing to Jodi Judd (Thunder Bay) 7-5 in the final draw of the ladies district playdowns over the weekend in Terrace Bay.

Stephanie Fleming
News@fftimes.com

Barwick council held a special meeting Wdednesday night to regretfully accept longtime Reeve Cecil Wilson’s resignation.

Ken Johnston
Editor

December 23, 2001 a new law came into effect that will see all people convicted of drunk driving have to use an ignition breathalyzer device for one year after they get their license back.

Ken Johnston
Editor

A lack of deep freezing weather this winter has left poor ice conditions on just about every major body of water in the region and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is no exception where 11 snowmobile racing trailers went through the ice early Saturday morning.

Ken Johnston
Editor

Editor’s Note: This story is an internet exclusive. Since the meeting took place Tuesday, January 8, 2002, it could not make print that same day and would be old news next week.

Compiled by the
Rainy River Record Staff

Editor’s Note: 2001 seemed to blow right by at super-sonic speed. Here is a recap of the year as reported in the Record.