Rainy River Record

Clayton Teeple, left had to take cover when this cow charged him at the sale on Saturday. Fortunately there are shields in the ring for that reason! Needless to say, he was glad to see it exit!

Last Wednesday at about 3 a.m. the residents of the 100 block of Third St., in Rainy River, were awoken by dogs barking like crazy. As daylight arrived the reason became apparent. This big bear, some estimated to be between 4-500 lbs., was in the oak tree at 106 Third St. He came down but would not leave, enjoying apples from the trees on the south side of the trailer and acorns from the tree. All day people came and went to see the bear. He seemed unphased by people. He did climb the tree after being chased up it by a dog and a cat. Around 2 p.m. MNR arrived with a trap.

Tyler Pater, 5, of Rainy River won a bike in the Hike it or Bike it Challenge this past summer. 130 people participated in the six week challenge!

Deb Spence was one of 130 participants in the Hike it or Bike Challenge in RR. She was even luckier than most, as she was drawn for a bike.

Marlene Tiboni is seen here in the livingroom area of Tiboni's Bed and Breakfast located just north of Sleeman on Hwy. 621. It has a real homey feel to it.

Thunder Bay-Rainy River M.P. John Rafferty, right, had the honour of presenting Kim Jo Bliss of Emo with a Queen's Jubilee Medal Saturday evening at the Emo Fair.

Emo Fair Queen 2012 Destiny Woolsey, flanked by First Princess Jillian Gustafson, left, and Second Princess Karly Caul, were all smiles last Thursday evening after being crowned upstairs at the Emo Arena following the entertainment portion.

This bear was in an oak tree near the park on the 100 block of Third St. Wednesday morning. Imagine walking out your front door to see it!

Ontario Stewardship Rangers Thomas Lepine, left, Bryce Godin, centre and Megan Veniot are seen removing invasive phragmites.

Carol Peterson displays the limited edition print to be auctioned off at the Morson Bass International later this month. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Rainy River Locum House.