Rainy River Record

Last Tuesday at lunch time the CN Hotel in Rainy River reported a gas leak. Patrons and staff were all safely evacuated by the Rainy River Fire Dept. It was determined that pilot lights on two stoves had gone out in upstairs appartments. No one was hutr and the problem was rectified.

On Monday the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary honoured several of its members for being outstanding volunteers. Fr. l. to r., Elsie Gerula, Jeanette Armstrong, Sophie Arpin, Betty Blight and Jessie Bodnarchuk. Aux. President Myrna Armstrong is seen here with them after the presentations.
Missing from photo is Carla Books.

–Ken Johnston photos

The Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary named seven new life members at its regular meeting this past Monday. From left to right, Rose Hanson (member since 88), Peggy Livingston (since 88), Joan Hall (since 88), Vivian Hartnell (since 88), Irene Hanson (since 93) all received certificates and corsages. Aux. President Myrna Armstrong is seen with them. Missing from photo is Dode Budreau (since 88) and Pat Berg (since 88)

Northwest Catholic District School Board Director Mary-Catherine Kelly was the guest of honour at Our Lady of the Way School (in Stratton) last Wednesday evening as they held a Family Literacy event. Kelly read aloud "The Widow's Broom" to kids and parents.

–Ken Johnston photo

Hayley Arpin, Emily Fraser, Mr. Jodoin, Elizabeth Fraser, Nolan Short, Shelby Tymkin, Skylar Arpin, Jayson Rencher, and in front Aaron Short all competed recently at a big Cross Country Meet in Thunder Bay. See story under Local News for more details.

X-ray technologist Mark Addison showed those taking the tour Thursday how the 64-slice Toshiba Aquilion CT scanner at La Verendrye Hospital works.

The Borderland Orchestra returned to Rainy River for the first time in two years to help the Rainy River Public Library fund raise last Tuesday evening. About 100 people attended and helped make the event a success.

School kids throughout the area have been receiving glow sticks to wear when they go trick or treating on October 31st. On Monday Riverview School in Rainy River was visited. The students listened to a 15 minute presentation on Halloween Safety and how to use the glow sticks effectively. Family and Childrens Services Representative Bob McGreevy, left, and O.P.P. Const. Anne McCoy, right presented the students with the information and their glow sticks. Seen here receiving their sticks are Colby St. Pierre, left, and Thea Hagarty, right.

RR Curling Club members or anyone else for that matter are encouraged to attend a meeting this Thursday at the Rainy River Curling Club to discuss options for the facility. It is hoped that it can be kept open and executive members are looking for ideas to make that happen.
–Ken Johnston photo

Bison have become a familiar sight in the fields (and on the roads) northwest of Rainy River over the past two decades. Soon that will all end as North End Farms Ltd. winds down its Bison Ranching operation over the next few weeks and months. An auction sale of equipment is anticipated early next year.