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Debbie Ewald elected mayor of Rainy River

Ken Johnston
Editor

Rainy River has elected its first woman mayor in its history while Lake of the Woods returned its incumbent mayor.

Big Grassy students have good cross country season

Ann Patten
Contributor

Friesen finishes 42nd at State Cross Country

News Release
LoW Schools

Saturday, November 4, 2006 @ St. Olaf College, Northfield

Dead animal disposal regs. change

Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has made regulatory changes to the Dead Animal Disposal Act (DADA) that will provide some relief for producers facing livestock mortality disposal issues, and increase efficiency for deadstock collectors.

Biggest Losers keep on losing!

Submitted by
Nicole Therrien and Pat Stoyka

LoW council appoints Stewart McNally as new fire chief

Ruth Brett
Contributor

The Lake of the Woods Township Council met for their regular Oct. meeting in Morson with Mayor Pizey, Councillors C. Fadden, J. Moen, and B. Lundgren, Clerk-Treasurer P. Giles and Road Supt. E. Pearson present.

Sunrise Meats shut down by Health Unit

News Release
NWHU

The Northwestern Health Unit has recently been informed of concerns in the Rainy River Valley regarding possible sale of uninspected meat to the public.

Local girl helps LoW team back to state

Jason Wilson
Coach

After defeating #1 ranked Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in a stunning comeback win during the section 8AA semi-finals 3-2 (16-25, 17-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-11) and Wadena-Deer Creek 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-21) in the section finals; the defending Lake of the Woods Class AA state high school volleyball champions are returning to St. Paul for the state championships November -9th-11th.

RR candidates speak to public about issues

Ken Johnston
Editor

About 30 people attended the RR Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates night last Thursday.

RR response to diabetes Clothesline drive spectacular

Ken Johnston
Editor

What an overwhelming response!
Rainy River Drugs was contacted in late September to see if they wanted to help the Canadian Diabetes Association(CDA) out with its Clothesline program.

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