Rainy River Record

Thunder Bay-Rainy River M.P. John Rafferty, left, surprised Gerry Marchuk,right, at the RR Legion's Remembrance Day Banquet Sunday, when he presented him with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service. Marchuk served in the Legion and on Town Council for more than three decades.

RRHS Sr. girls basketball team won NorWOSSAs last Wednesday in Kenora, defeating the hometown team, St. Thomas Aquinas Saints 34-31. This earned the OWLS a berth to NWOSSAs this Thursday and Friday to play Marathon in the best out of three games. If they win there they go to the All Ontarios! Back row, l. to r., Megan Armstrong, Hailey Desserre, Myan Miller, Emily Whetzel, Victoria Clifford and Coach Rebecca Tolen. Fr. row, Jessica Haw, Shauna Moen, Skylar Aprin and Maria Vandenbrand.

RRHS Jr. girls basketball team won NorWOSSAs last Wednesday in Kenora, defeating the hometown team, St. Thomas Aquinas Saints 26-13. Unfortunately this means an end to the Jr. season as they do not move on at this level. Back row, l. to r., Karma Andy, Becky Cunningham, Sarah Whetzel, Moriah Carradice, Morgan Haw, Caitlin Big George and Coach Rebecca Himanen. Front Row, Kendra Moen, Kenzie Godin, Meghan Vogan and Hayley Arpin.

Rainy River Legion, Major Hughes, Branch 54, President Walter Wagner is seen laying a wreath at the cenotaph service on Sunday. It was moved indoors because of the icy conditions outside.

Students and staff of Our Lady of the Way School shared a meal in celebration of Mission Month. Staff members prepared the spaghetti and bannock for students with the help of some students, and donations for Missions were accepted for the meal. Seen here, Cameron Fraser and Marcus Medicine who were truly engaged in the spirit of sharing and friendship!

Archie Wiersema is heading up the staining of the pine siding for the Rainy River Locum Rental House. Like to help? Dig out your painting clothes and give Archie a call at 852-3363.

Linda Armstrong, left, of Sleeman was presented with the Queen's Jubilee Medal on Friday at the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture's annual meeting. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty, right, was on hand to present it. She was honoured for her many years of volunteer service to the RRFA and other community groups.

Together We Can Co-chairs Jan Beazley and Christine Ruppertstein, along with Riverside CEO Allan Katz, show off the new digital mammography machine.

Three of the Owls court teams wrapped up their season with victories at home against Pelican Falls.

Jennette Cross, right, of Rainy River, was one of many at the annual Veterans tea at the RR Legion Sunday. She is seen here choosing a piece of cheesecake from volunteer server Jeremy Trenchard.