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District abattoir receives award for innovation

News Release
Ont. Govt.

Ontario’s rural communities are growing innovative ideas that drive the local economy and advance Ontario’s agri-food industry.


34 graduate from RRHS in 2010

By Ken Johnston
Editor

It was a night of pomp and circumstance for 34 graduates at Rainy River High School last Wednesday when they celebrated a milestone in front of a packed house.


New Pharmacy rules take effect July 1st

News Release
Ont. Govt.

Ontario is lowering generic drug prices and making improvements to the province’s drug system to benefit all Ontarians. These improvements include:


Birder records 100 species for the first time in 32 years

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Another indicator of how great bird watching can be in the Rainy River area was pegged last week.


Alzheimer Ride for Memories slated for Aug. 28th

News Release
Ken/RR Alz Soc.


Accident on Lake Winnipege sees kayaker detour through Rainy River

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Many local people may not have noticed the small kayak passing through Rainy River last Wednesday, but kayaker Rudy Goldstein certainly noticed the people here!


Busy Canada Day planned for Rainy River

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Things are shaping up to be just ducky on Canada Day in Rainy River!


Kings of None release new CD

Editor’s Note: Band member Dave Byrnes is the son of Dickie Byrnes and nephew of Margeurite and Phil Larocque of Rainy River.

By Duane Hicks
Fort Frances Times


Riverview and Sturgeon Creek schools win district track meets!

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Riverview Elementary School hosted both the Intermediate and Junior Track and Field Meets on June 9th and 10th.


H.S.T. kicks in next week

News Release
Ont. Govt.


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