Rainy River Record

The Rainy River Community Choir concluded their Christmas concert series at the Rainy River Hospital Aux. Bazaar on Sunday, entertaining the crowd with Christmas favourites.

The Rainy River Figure Skating Club's float was a big hit during the Rainy River Santa Claus parade Saturday evening.

Alyssa Wendall-Jack, 6, spent some special time with Santa at the Rainy River Santa Claus Saturday event, held at the Rainy River Recreation Centre and later uptown where a tree lighting and parade were held. More photos throughout this edition of the Record.

Here is an aerial view of Rainy River in which at the top of the photo the two existing and new lagoon cells under construction can be seen.

A third sewage lagoon was constructed just north of Rainy River. Once all the work on the sewer system is completed, it should put Rainy River in a very competitive position for attracting development.

The Rainy River Recreation Board held its first ever Christmas Colouring Contest with two lucky winners getting to ride on Santa's float in the Rainy River Santa Claus Parade this coming Saturday (see ad on page four for event schedule). The winners who will be riding on the float are Reese Chorney-1st in ages 4-8 and Jasmine Holmes-1st 9 and over! From left to right, Ages 4-8: Reese Chorney-1st, Jackson Arpin-2nd and Paige Stamler-3rd. Middle is Meghan Shanks-RR Rec. Director. Ages 9 and over, Jasmine Holmes-1st and 2nd Bethany Sinninghe.

The annual Linda Johnston Memorial Alzheimer Dinner to Remember is just around the corner and organizers are busy getting ready for it! The event is scheduled for Jan. 23rd at the Rainy River Legion. Committee member Marlene McNally is busy soliciting and collecting items for the always great penny table. If you have anything you would like to contribute contact her or leave it at the Record office.

The newest piece of equipment at Rainy River Hospital is a $60,000 emergency ultra-sound that allows physicians to see inside a person almost immediately after they have arrived in the Emergency. At left, Dr. Albert Beller practises on volunteer guinea pig Andrea McNabb as he trained last week.

Camille Villeneuve delivers his first rock at his record setting 628th curling rink in Rainy River on Monday. For more photos click on the photos button at left and look for Camille Villeneuve gallery.

Rainy River Curling Club was the 628th Camille Villineuve has curled in. He is seen here with his teammates and opponents on Monday in Rainy River. Fr. l. to r., Cheryl Matthew, Wes Blight, Brian Russell, Camille Villeneuve, Wallace Armstrong, Ralph Armstrong, Bill Szlauko and Bill Langner.