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Nominate that special young person in your life

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Jim Cumming, Publisher

They are young, from kindergarten age to high school seniors. They are ordinary, yet they have done the extraordinary things that make a difference. They are Ontario’s Junior Citizens.

M.P. says North American perimeter won’t work

Ken Johnston
Editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

“It is always hard when one talks about people potentially losing their
lives,” said Kenora-Rainy River Member of Parliament Bob Nault last
Thursday.

Disaster relief claims can still be filed

Ken Johnston
Editorial@RainyRiverRecord.com

When disaster strikes it costs money. To deal with the costs involved in the July 31, 2001 flooding and tornados that decimated the west Rainy River District, the province has a program called ODRAP (Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program).

WHO conference open house to be held in Fort

by Ken Johnston
Editor

The registrations have already arrived from Pakistan, South Africa, the two Koreas, and for the World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Communities Conference being held in the Rainy River District in May 2002.

Local kids doing great in Cross Country meets

Coach Sariina Kalli

The Lake of the Woods cross country team escaped snowy weather conditions at home last Saturday (Oct. 6) to venture to Duluth to compete in one of the largest cross country meets in Minnesota. More than 75 teams and 2,000 runners gathered on the Enger Park Golf Course for the 51st Annual Swain Invitational.

Grade 10 students must pass literacy test to graduate

Ken Johnston
Editor

A new test has strong implications for students attending Rainy River High School this year. It is the Provincial Grade 10 Secondary School Literacy Test.

Lottery license problems affecting LoW Township

Ruth Brett

The site for septic disposal still has not been settled, mostly due to MOE requirements. The development of the site when chosen will be the responsibility of the contractor.

One committee to deal with all disaster claims

by Ken Johnston
Editor

In a matter of urgency Rainy River’s Town Council appointed a citizen to sit on the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program committee Monday night.

Strong prices fetched at local calf sale

Ken Johnston
Editor

While prices were down from last year, they were strong in comparison to cattle sale prices in Winnipeg of late.

What a coffee Break!

Ken Johnston
Editor

It was perhaps the best coffee break the staff at the Rainy River Record have ever had!

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