If you were in Stratton over the weekend, chances were it was to participate in big business at the Stratton sales barn. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association held its annual spring sale. “We will sell anything, even your chickens, at this sale,” sales manager Russell Richards noted Monday. They did […]
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A Grassy Narrows First Nation man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with a death that occurred there Saturday. Clifford Kokopenace, 24, was charged in connection with the death of Taylor Assin, 22, also of Grassy Narrows First Nation. Kokopenace presently is in custody at the Kenora District Jail. […]
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will open for the season here Saturday (May 5) to supply district residents with crafts, produce, baking, and many other local products. Manager Deb Cornell said she’s looking forward to a great season. “Farmers’ markets are the fastest-growing portion of the food sales industry,” she […]
Deb Cornell and Bill Darby of the Rainy River Elk Company, along with Amos and Heidi Brielmann of Pine River Ranch, were presented with awards in Thunder Bay on Friday for their agricultural innovation. The five-year, $2.5-million Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes the innovation Ontario farmers use in […]
Nineteen-year-old Samantha Manty is one of nine Canadians who are bound for Brazil and Quebec as part of the Canada World Youth program. Manty and the other youths will volunteer their time in host communities assisting with environmental, social, and educational projects. The program consists of two three-month phases: one […]
The local science fair for schools from across Rainy River District was held Saturday at J.W. Walker School. In all, 52 students in Grades 4-8 from both the Rainy River District School Board and the Northwest Catholic District School Board participated. Kathy Smeeth, the math/science/tech/social studies co-ordinator for the public […]
District parents concerned about their children now can turn to family members in similar situations for assistance at a weekly support group. “We’re just trying to brainstorm what we can do to help,” said Charmaine Langlais, a member of the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team who has helped organize the […]
Anne Langlais of Eagle River has a brand new Sony 32” wide-screen HDTV for her home after winning one of the seven regional prizes in Smoke-Free Ontario’s “Driven to Quit Challenge.” Langlais was among more than 26,000 adult daily smokers across Ontario who entered the contest and quit for the […]
“Abracadabra,” the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring exhibit, will go out with a bang Saturday evening with a “Music in the Gallery” open house. The event, which starts at 7 p.m., will feature refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and maybe even some “witches’ brew,” said Jean Richards, a member of the Fine […]
With the Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up this Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous, there will be many items up for bid that have been donated to the annual fundraiser. But one that really stands out is a painted goose egg designed especially for Ducks Unlimited by local artist Laurie Bedard. […]
“Ice-out” could be declared on the North Arm of Rainy Lake in the next three or four days, one local flying service predicted Tuesday morning. “A lot of it is out, and there’s lots of places you can land, but it’s not completely out yet,” said Mel Larson of Melaire […]
International Trave Services owner Pat Herr drew the winner of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for May, as Kiwanian Alan Zucchiatti looked on this morning at ITS. Teresa Bagacki will be heading to Puerto Vallarta—a trip valued at $3,600. Next month’s trip is a Mexican cruise ($3,200). —Duane […]
