Rainy River Record

Bryce Godin, left, and his Uncle Bill Godin have always done well in the MBI. They are shown here on day 1 with four of the five fish that weighed 14.65 lbs. Unfortunately they had a bad day on Sunday and dropped out of contention.

Bill Arnould, left, and Dana Kaliska, showed off four of the five fish that they caught on Day 2 that saw them finish 9th overall with a wt. of 27.34 lbs.

Most of the 36 kids gathered for a photo with their complimentary t-shirts after the Kids' MBI Sunday!

Chad Hanson, left, and Terry Gill show off four of the fish that helped them earn the title of MBI champs again this year!

Jon O'Connor, left, and Joe Froreigh, were third after Day 1 and then rose to 2nd overall at the MBI on Day 2.

Reuben Gibbins and Brian Paulson were fifth after Day 1 of the Morson Bass International and on Day 2 rose to Third Place.

Many in the crowded tent knew when Chad Hanson, left, hoisted a big fish, while his partner Terry Gill watched, that they were going to be recrowned champs of the MBI Sunday.

Patrick Vogan, 7, repeated as Kids' Champ this year. He is seen here with one of the seven fish he caught that won him the title.

Ashlee Nordstrom, sponsored by M.L. Judson, was crowned Emo Fair Queen for 2008 yesterday evening upstairs at the arena. Lauren Davis (Harold McQuaker Ent.), left, was chosen as 2nd Princess while Dana Drennan (Emo Dental Clinic) was named 1st Princess. Miss Congeniality was Janel Barker (Tim Hortons). Nordstrom also received the Dorothy Bonot Award for her hard work and dedication over the past few weeks.

–Dave Ogilvie photo

Rainy River Town Council named Terry Cooper 2008 Citizen of the Year, Monday evening, in recognition of all the care he gives to Main St. and Station flowers and trees. The certificate praised all his "Outstanding contributions to the Town of Rainy River."