Letter to Editor:
Some time ago in the Rainy River Record there was a headline that the Town of Rainy River was going to tear down the Rainy River Hotel, just as soon as the half loading was off.

Angelo Anthony D'Agostin
March 23, 1947 -
April 27, 2012

Submitted by
Guy Arpin

By Walter Wagner
President

The wings on Friday went over ok. Good job Kelly, Mike and Barb! We're thinking of having Brats this Friday.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Sometimes legislation, no matter how well-intentioned, falls short of its goals.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

The week in Ottawa started off badly for Canadians under the age of 54 as the Conservative government voted against a New Democrat motion to keep Canada’s retirement age at 65 instead of moving it t

While many cross border shoppers may cheer the increases in merchandise allowance that Canadians will be allowed to return to Canada with, many towns and cities along the border are petitioning the Ministry of Finance to rescind his June 1 changes.
Currently Canadian residents returning to Canada after 24 hours are only permitted $50 in merchandise. That will rise to $200 on June 1. Residents who are away for 48 hours or more will now be permitted to return with $800 up from $400.
Retail businesses along the border are expected to take the biggest hit.