It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Annie Pearl Kratavicius on Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Rainycrest Long Term Care, in Fort Frances, Ontario.

Harry Bernst, 85, of Rainy River, ON passed away peacefully in Rainy River Hospital on March 8, 2013 with family by his side. Harry was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan on April 19, 1927. He moved to Rainy River in 1952 with the CNR as a conductor and worked there till he retired. Harry loved the outdoors and camping and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed a few runs to the casino now and then. Harry loved to play cards and participated in card tournaments at the Legion with his local friends in Rainy River.

Gabius Hendrik “Henk” Abma
July 8, 1923 – March 11, 2013

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Despite the inclement winter weather Rainy River Town Council met Monday night to its regular business.

Editor’s Note: Jonathan Ball is a Rainy River High School graduate and grew up in Stratton. He currently lives in Winnipeg.

News Release
MNR

Five Ontario men have been fined a total of $9,000 for offences related to an illegally killed bull moose.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada today announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for April to June 2013.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

You may have seen the slogan and its logo “Rainy River Raised” on items in some markets across the district.

News Release
RRDRA

By Michael Dawber
Librarian/CEO

Rainy River – Business at the Rainy River Public Library hit a 16-year high in 2012!