I have been part of several discussions about Halloween candy lately.

Sarah Campbell
MPP Kenora-Rainy River

On October 6th voters across the Kenora-Rainy River riding sent a clear message to the rest of the province: we want to be heard.

Peacefully on October 22, 2011 at the Rainy River Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer, David of Rainy River, Ontario, formerly of Ottawa, Ontario passed away at the age of 67.

Doris Katona passed away peacefully on the morning of October 3rd, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Rainy River on April 9th, 1923, Doris was predeceased by her parents, her husband Peter, brothers Vincent and Clarence and sisters Olive and Myrtle.
Doris is survived by son Gerald (Eleanor) Katona of New Liskard and daughters Patricia (Reg) Hodges and Glenda (Pat) Comber, both of Thunder Bay. Also survived by nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and extended family.
No service will be held at this time. Interment in Rainy River will be held at a later date.

Fort Frances Times Staff

The Rainy River High School hosted Pelican Falls, last Monday with three teams participating. The Junior Girls won their game of Basketball 34 to 6, the Junior boys also won their volleyball sets 25/10, 25/22 and 25/19. The Senior boys lost playing four sets 21/25, 18/25, then winning 25/22 and losing 14/25.
On Wednesday, October 19 the teams were away in Ignace and all four teams won their games that day.
On Thursday, October 20 they were in Pelican Falls and Sioux Lookout, the junior and seniors girls won all their games, with the junior and seniors boys losing theirs.

By Walter Wagner
President

Rainy River District School Board students and staff raise over $19,000 for cancer research

Several youth travelled to Winnipeg on the weekend to compete in the Winnipeg Junior City Open & Western Canadian Team Badminton Championships Try-Outs and had very good results.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru