Rainy River Record

The Source by Circuit City's float took first prize in Rainy River's Annual Christmas parade. Owner Lance Lindal had his truck decorated up with a glowing red nose (Rudolf we presume). On their way to the parade they hit grandma... just kidding! Taking 2nd and 3rd in the parade were Rainy River Drugs and the RR Figure Skating floats.

The grade 5/6 class at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton graduated from the D.A.R.E. program last week. Back row, l. to r., Rebecca Zimmerman, Drew Smith, Ryan Pollard, Constable Anne McCoy, Emily O’Connor, Dustin McGee, Jeffrey Marchuk, Joey Halverson. Mid. row, Jaden Gustafson, Gavin Brumwell, Taya Stamler, Debonair Phillips, Reece Marchuk, Braydon Kreger,Tre Kaus. Fr. row, Jonathan Innis, Davis Detweiler, Kurt Desserre, Halina Chojko-Bolec, Catilin Big George, Chase Anderson. Missing from photo, Chandler Medicine.

Sections of the new RR sewer line from the substation to the sewer lagoons were being assembled last week in preparation for installation.

Rainy River Toy Library Inc. hosted a very special visitor on Saturday. Santa Claus came in from the North Pole to visit with kids and adults. Former Rainy River resident Jennifer (nee Newman) Hudziak, now of Winnipeg, was on hand to take photos of people with Santa. Hudziak runs Glo Photography in Winnipeg. Pictured here with Santa is Melanie Murray and her grand daughter Dani Burbeck, 1.
–Ken Johnston Photo

Rainy River Post Office was closed last Wednesday afternoon after staff members smelled natural gas. The Rainy River Volunteer Fire Dept. responded quickly to the call and determined the furnace in the basement was not working properly. It reopened once the situation was deemed safe.
A little over a month ago there was a gas leak at the CN Hotel.

Rainy River's Cody Jarvis takes a shot last Wednesday against Pelican Falls. The RRHS Owls team narrowly lost 38-30. To the left Kelly Brown tries to move in for the rebound but the ball was snatched by their opponent.

RR Community Coordinator Anthony Mason told the audience last Wednesday about the good things that have happened and alluded at what is to come!

Myrtle Lauzon, second from the right, was all smiles Monday as family and friends gathered in the commons room at the Rainy River Long Term Care Facility to celebrate her 103rd birthday. From the left, her daughter-in-law Jean Lauzon, her son Jerry Lauzon, Myrtle and her granddaughter Sandy Lauzon. They had live entertainment and cake for all! Myrtle is one of two Centenarians living at the Rainy River LTC.

The grade 8 girls team from Riverview School in RR brought home silver from the regionals. Back row, l. to r., Danika Diebel, Kylie Nordin, Shelby Tymkin and Jenna Jarvis. Mid. row, Skylar Arpin and Shauna Moen. Fr. row, Cassie Westover.

RR Community Choir Director, Kathi Berggren, was busy Monday evening running the choir through the paces as they get ready for two Christmas concerts Dec. 7 & 8.