Rainy River Record

Brittany Webster, left, is an Olympic athlete who has been paired with the student of McCrosson-Tovell School in Bergland. On Dec. 17th they spoke face to face over the internet. The kids had many questions for her.

Tiny Kix dancers are seen here laying down as part of one of three routines. Left to right, Danica Lucek, Lexie Brune and Kate Martin.

Grades 5 and 6 perform "Open Presents Time" dance as part of Riverview School's Christmas concert on Dec. 17th. L. to r., Avery Kreger, Taytum Stone, Connor Ivall, Taya Hagarty and Ireland Blakeney.

RR Record Managing Editor, Ken Johnston,was presented with a Canadian Community Newspaper Association Silver Quill on December 17, 2013 for 25+ years of service as an Editor. Record Publisher Jim Cumming presented it to him.

RR Record Advertising Manager Anne Mailloux was presented with a Canadian Community Newspaper Association Bronze Quill on December 17, 2013 for 25+ years of service. Record Publisher Jim Cumming presented it to her.

Rainy River's first ever O.P.P. Stuff a Cruiser was a success! Three cruisers were stuffed with all the non-perishable food items going to the Rainy River West End Food Bank! Jennifer Shrumm and her son Layton Molodowich are seen here donating to the cause. O.P.P. Auxiliary members Don Marquis,left, and Stephanie Brown, center, accepted the donation.

The Rainy River Community Choir held its annual Christmas concerts in RR and Bergland on Saturday and Sunday. Back row, l. to r., Anne Mailloux and Rosemary Laevens. Fr. row, l. to r., Nancy Johnson and Mandy Blake.

While it may have been cold, there were still five entries in this year's Rainy River Santa Claus parade! All of them were excellent as seen by the Rainy River Recreation Board's float. The Zamboni was for a night Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Rec. Bd. employees Kam Kuzyk, Justin Wagner and Mickey Gustafson (not seen) rode on it. To see all the photos from the day, click on "Photos" at left of this page and look for the RR Christmas Extravaganza 2013 gallery.

Kelly Berg, left, received the keys to the Roadside Restaurant, Bar and Grill, from previous owner Deb Bowman on December 1st!

Marrissa Brown, 9, was all smiles when Santa gave her a goody bag at the Rainy River Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday. To see all the photos from that day click on "Photos" at left on this page and look for the RR Christmass Extravaganza 2013 gallery.