Jack Elliott It’s that time of year again. Yes, followers of the “Great Beaver” will attempt to lure him out of seclusion by offering sacrifices of cardboard, duct tape, and tender (or tough) humans onto the Rainy River at Rainy River. This is the eighth year in a row this […]
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Dave Ogilvie Monday (July 5) marked the beginning two weeks of fun and hard work for this year’s “River Theatre” summer program. The talented group of 18 girls and four boys quickly set to work learning the script, music, and choreography. This year’s production of “High School Musical” is a […]
the MNR No new fires in the region were confirmed by the end of yesterday (July 4). Isolated thunderstorms and scattered showers blanketed Northwestern Ontario for the second day in a row. Huge rainfall amounts were recorded across the West Fire Region over the weekend, with the exception of Red […]
Staff A section of Highway 11 remained closed as of press time today after heavy rains caused a large sinkhole across both lanes about 9.5 km west of Burchell Lake Road, near Kashabowie. Motorists heading to Thunder Bay can detour the closure by taking Highway 502 to Dryden and then […]
the OPP The body of Robert Mainville, 43, of Couchiching First Nation, was recovered from the waters of Rainy Lake yesterday. The discovery was made by a member of the public around 11 a.m. in an area known as Duck Bay. OPP officers, along with the OPP’s Search and Recovery […]
the OPP OPP officers are investigating a report of two men who fell off a boat into Rainy Lake yesterday evening. One of the men was located last night and subsequently transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The second male has yet to be located. Marine patrols and other […]
Press Release Featuring a full slate of 20 contestants, general admission and VIP tickets for “Quest for the Best” are now on sale. With the VIP section being such a hit last year, organizers have decided to expand the number of tables that will be available to the public. This […]
Staff Leana and Tyler Moffitt of Fort Frances were the $10,000 winners in the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual Canada Day Cash Lottery draw, which was made at 10 p.m. last night at The Harbourage. Ashton and Serina Cousineau of Devlin won the $2,000 prize while Jim and Freeda […]
Dave Ogilvie With the Emo Spray Park nearing completion, the committee would like to announce that they still are accepting memorial bricks. The last order will be sent in a couple of weeks. The company making the bricks requires an order of 30 bricks, so if you would like to […]
Ken Johnston By Ken Johnston Editor, Rainy River Record Many local people may not have noticed the small kayak passing through Rainy River last Wednesday, but kayaker Rudy Goldstein certainly noticed the people here! “I started this journey mostly as a physical challenge, trying to average about 30-40 miles per […]
Staff The Rainy River District Regional Abattoir in Emo has been recognized with a Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. “It’s humbling to be recognized and its also gratifying,” said Steve Loshaw, president of the Rainy River District Abattoir Inc. “And I say that on behalf of the whole board, […]
the MNR One new fire was confirmed in the Thunder Bay District of the West Fire Region yesterday. Red Lake District, meanwhile, was investigating the report of two possible new fires by yesterday evening. Smokey conditions are being reported in Red Lake District as heavy smoke from large fires burning […]
