Rainy River Record

After serving Rainy River for more than a decade the old signs at the west and east entrances to the community have been given a face lift. Rainy River and District Chamber of Commerce Past President Susan Carpenter worked on the project which received funding from FedNor to redo them. Local businessman Greg Wilson, of Wilson's Signs and Monuments did the work on them. They were installed right before Railroad Daze. They not only welcome people to Rainy River but feature a talker board often used to announce upcoming events in the community.

The CN Hotel has expanded its food services to Hannam Park for the Summer. They are open seven days a week and offer almost as big a menu as they do at the hotel.

Ade Hershberger, left, and Laurene Hannam of Rainy River are seen here riding in a convertible during the Rainy River Railroad Daze parade on Saturday. Their ride sported signs saying "The Age Wave of Rainy River" and "Older is Better." Turn to pages 6 and 7 for more photos from Railroad Daze or log onto our website to see all the photos our photographers took over the weekend of fun!
–Jack Elliott photo

Chase Anderson is seen here getting his head shaved for the cause. Seven people had their hair cut to raise over $2,500. Meaghan Jasper did the honours for Chase.
–Peggy Revell photo

Horses are always a hit in parades and Deanie Lunyk of Naughty Pine Riding Ranch gave the crowd a good show during the parade.

Kip Sharp, left, and Harvey Manaigre have a gander at the motor under Sharp's 1974 Dodge Charger during the classic car show Saturday during Railroad Daze.

The Reneagades were First in the 'A' event. They are:

Manny Nordin, and Walter Wagner were part of the Legion Colour Party during the Railroad Daze Parade last Saturday.

Ethan Swentik and Peter Singleton won this year's title for most spectacular sinking as seen above moments before they went down with the ship!
–Richard Armstrong photo

The Rainy River Volunteer Fire Department did it again on Canada Day! They put on one of the best fireworks shows in recent memory. To see all their exciting bursts visit our Photos page.