Robin McCormick Some people may think life slows down once September rolls around. Well, that’s definitely not the case in Devlin this weekend, which boasts a long list of activities to suit anyone’s taste. The annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic, hosted by Dale LaBelle’s Birch Point Camp on Northwest […]
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Dave Ogilvie With the return of fall and the beginning of another school year, district students also are back doing their favourite after-school activities, including playing sports and joining many different youth-oriented organizations. One such group that traditionally has attracted a solid following is the Sea Cadets. After a summer […]
Dave Ogilvie The men’s breakfast group held its monthly gathering at the Emo Legion this past Saturday (Sept. 20), where slightly smaller group enjoyed a great breakfast. Unfortunately the guest speaker, Ken Wilson, had to return quickly to Thunder Bay to attend to a family emergency. Local speaker and breakfast […]
Press Release The Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association (NWOTA) is pleased to announce that Timo Brielmann, a 2008 graduate of the Rainy River High School, is the recipient of the organization’s third memorial bursary. Brielmann, the son of Amos and Heidi Brielmann, will be studying Environmental Science at the University of […]
Jessica George In terms of protecting agricultural producers in Rainy River District, the four local candidates in the upcoming federal election shared their views on the best way to ensure the survival and the future of such a major part of the economy here. Incumbent Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff believes […]
Ken Johnston The scale of things at the 14th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival was the story this year. Not only were pumpkins a lot smaller than last year, but organizers had problems with their weigh scale Saturday. With only 28 pumpkins entered this year, it appeared the weigh-ins would […]
the MNR One new fire was reported in Dryden District early yesterday morning while a second report was called in later in the day about possible smoke in the northern sector of Sioux Lookout District, the Ministry of Natural Resources noted this morning. Dryden District fire #14, a human-caused blaze […]
Jack Elliott A full house crowded into the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 in Rainy River on Sunday evening to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Evangelical Covenant Church in the community. The nearly 150 members and guests from Rainy River and across the district were treated to a delicious […]
Jack Elliott Brent McQuaker, from Hydro One Networks in Fort Frances, was in Stratton last Monday (Sept. 8) to present the Stratton recreation society with a cheque for $1,200. The grant, from Hydro One’s “PowerPlay” program, is earmarked for improvements to Stratton’s outdoor rink. Items to be upgraded include plastic […]
the OPP Teamed up with the Summer Experience program students, the OPP’s marine patrol covered Rainy Lake, Lake Despair, and Footprint Lake in 2008. From May through to Sept. 1, officers were on the water for a total of 180 hours. They stopped and checked 196 vessels, performed 31 security […]
Robin McCormick Once again, Guthrie United Church will host its annual harvest supper on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m. The meal is always delicious, with this year’s menu consisting of turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salads, buns, and lots of mouth-watering desserts. The cost is $12 for adults and […]
Press Release Interest in the history of the Dance fire of October, 1938 has been renewed with the looming installation of a memorial plaque scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 at the original homestead of Frank LaBelle on Highway 613 North. Local history buffs also are looking forward to the new […]
