There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for the week of Aug. 5-11 were Irene Bobczynski (Fort Frances), Mitzi Krag (Fort Frances), Marvin Smitsnuk (Atikokan), M.A. Somerleigh (Atikokan), Ray Thiessen Jr. (Ear Falls), Brad and Mindy Armstrong (Eagle River) […]
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Wednesday night seemed like it was going to be another light air night on Rainy Lake. Then just as Ron Bowman and Roger Johnson steered the committee boat into place for the start of the race, the winds picked up considerably. In strong northwest winds of ten to 20 m.p.h., […]
If ever there has been a rivalry in bass fishing tournaments it likely was never as good as the one at the Morson Bass International. Last year Doug Vandersteen and Mark Pentney were on top of the world after they had a stellar first day. They thought they might win […]
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has finalized the purchase of the former CN/VIA train station which has sat unused and derelict for many years. This building has substantial historical significance, and its redevelopment will be pivotal in the sustainability and economic well-being of the downtown core. When it became apparent […]
Join park guide Joe Veeder and travel back in time to explore life as a gold miner on Rainy Lake. Learn about “Gold Bug” Jimmy and the colorful characters that lived in Rainy Lake City. Participants will discover how gold was found and see the tools of the miners. The […]
The “Biggest Little City in the Rainy River Valley”—located south of Devlin—will be hosting a showcase of local talent this Sunday at Mud Lake City’s ninth-annual Music Fest. Owners Wayne and Betty Salchert are encouraging everyone to come check out the continuous music on two stages played by local musicians. […]
Anne Marie Vanderaa, a public health nurse with the Northwestern Health Unit in Emo, was recently trained in how to make baby food and last week she taught nine district mothers how to do just that. “It helps parents introduce solid foods to their babies, to teach them how to […]
Kerry Hyatt of Devlin was thrilled her 4-H steer earned the “Grand Champion” title during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair on the weekend, but she would have liked to see higher bids at Saturday’s auction. At $2. 345/lb., her steer claimed one of the highest bids (from […]
No one could have wiped the smile off Chelsea Bragg’s face after she was crowned the 2007 Emo Fair Queen at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair on Thursday. “It’s so shocking,” enthused the 17-year-old who lives north of Emo in Finland. “Everyone did so wonderful. I didn’t think […]
The 107th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fall fair was again a success and president Emily Watson attributes that to the hard work of all the volunteers. “We couldn’t do it without them,” she stressed. “These are not just people on the board, there are additional volunteers. All of our […]
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the regulation of Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake, or the water quality on the Rainy River, is invited to the joint annual public meeting of the International Rainy Lake Board of Control and the International Rainy River Water Pollution Board tonight in the Falls. […]
Atikokan OPP officers are investigating several thefts in the district. On Sunday, Aug. 12 an Atikokan resident reported his Alumacraft canoe stolen from Birch Lake. The canoe has a square stern and a “Canoe Canada” logo on the side of it. Stolen on Monday, Aug. 13 was a […]
