Local News

Milt Guba

Vice Principal Kendal Olson welcomed the audience to Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program 2001 graduation ceremonies held Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Sturgeon Creek School Gym. Olson led in Prayer and introduced each item on the evening’s Agenda.

Ken Johnston
Editor

As construction on the new movie theatre in Baudette continues to inch towards its September opening date, the Rainy River and District Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a fundraising campaign to help buy a pop corn popper for it.

Monique Gall
Recreation Director

The Rainy River Recreation Board’s annual Railroad Daze celebration is just around the corner. Plans are in the works for this big community festival. Posters have been distributed, If I have missed anyone as far as hosting events or activities please call me so I can put it in the final ad in the paper.

Milt Guba

Last Wednesday was a great day for the Grand Opening of the Emo Health Centre. Scores of people from throughout the district came out to view the new state of the art facilities. It features new furniture, kitchen equipment, lounge, a two-way security camera, front desk renovations which look refreshing and spacious.

Ken Johnston
Editor

For the first time in 35 years there is a new person running Rainy River’s oldest grocery store.

Jack Tynan

The Fort Frances jail has been closed and prisoners sent to facilities in Kenora and Thunder Bay following Friday’s stand-off between correctional officers and inmates.

Ken Johnston
Editor

As part of National Aboriginal Day, Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park
hosted a day of cultural and fun experiences last Thursday.

Ken Johnston
Editor

Our Lady of the Way Elementary School in Stratton held its 14th annual grade 8 graduation last Monday evening.

Ken Johnston
Editor

Riverview Elementary School in Rainy River held its third annual grade 8 graduation last Tuesday evening.

Ken Johnston
Editor

The Rainy River High School class of 2001 graduated with new millennium techo-style last Wednesday evening!