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Taking shape!

With the beautiful weather of the previous week giving way to clouds, rain, and yes snow, the Sinninghe crew was rushing to get the Rainy River Locum House sheeted in. By the end of Week 5, the roof was on and a stack of shingles was awaiting a break in the weather.

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The Champs!

Terry Brennan, left, and Todd Halverson, hold up two of the fish that helped them win the Lake of the Woods Walleye Challenge Saturday and Sunday. It was held at Morson via the Government Dock.

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Thanks Mark!

Rainy River District School Board Vice-chair, Dianne McCormack, left, had the honour of presenting former Riverview School teacher Mark Jodoin, right, with a gift in recognition of his teaching career. Jodoin recently retired after eight years at Riverview and 22 with another board of education.

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Sparks form!

The 1st Barwick Sparks, show off a banner they made at their first meeting held at the Barwick Community Church. L. to r., Daelin Teeple, Danielle Schram, Cara Eliuk, Kayomi Medicine, Kennedy Daw, Kallahan LeBlanc, Ava Sloan, and Scarlet Morrison. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 at the Barwick Community Church. For more information on Sparks or how to join please contact Kari McLean at 276-0491 or Krista Neilson at 275-7938.

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The Champs!

Sean Gaudry, left, and his son Owen, gave a fist pump as Sean's teammate John Blight hoisted the trophy just after they were officially crowned 2012 RRWT champions! To see all the photos from the tournament visit the Photos section of our website at www.RainyRiverRecord.com.

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2nd Place!

teve Ballan, left, and Doug McBride of Fort Frances, hold up the biggest fish caught at this year's tourney, 8.68 lbs. It nearly won them their second title. They were a half a pound shy of the top spot.

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The King!

Vaughn's Variety Show at the RRWT was well received by the 150 people on hand. Vaughn Murray did his Elvis Presley impersonation.

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KidSport winner!

Easton Beckel, 3, won the kids 8 and under division when he caught this 23 inch pike during the RR KidSport Kids Fishing Derby; held in conjunction with the RRWT.

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Checking out history

Marcus Medicine, Exavius Strong, Annette Langlais, Angel Medicine, Jevonte Phillips and Justin Hamman are seen looking over the scrapbooks and clippings on display at the celebration

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New pipeline!

The RRWT committee engineered a unique way to live release the fish from the tent. They call it the RRWT XL Pipeline.

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