By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

New innovations and ideas developed on the farm are contributing to local economies, boosting the agri-food industry and offering more choices for the consumer.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

One of the most popular ducks for hunters is the Pintail. Unluckily for those of you in Northwestern Ontario, there are not that many here.

By Jack Elliott
Correspondent

We have now completed one week of campaigning for a new government in Canada. During the 2006 campaign Canadians were challenged to think about our responsibilities for the environment. Jim Harris the leader of the Green Party at the time made the environment and global warming the focus of the Green Party’s platform.

Dear Editor:
I really enjoyed Grant Drive!! This was my second trip to Rainy River to visit my sister Pat and brother-in-law George Acree.

How does one train a wild animal?
For the umpteenth time this past weekend I fixed the skirting around my honey's home.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Calling all volunteers!
The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is turning ten this year and thanks to the volunteers every year it has been a huge success.

THUNDER BAY, ON, Sept. 4 /CNW/ - Member of Parliament Joe Comuzzi, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister responsible for infrastructure programming in Ontario, today announced the Government of Canada will consider the upgrades to the sewer system in the Town of Rainy River as a priority for up to $137,625 in federal infrastructure funding.
The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $412,875.

Mabel Christine (Katie) Pentney

By Jack Elliott
Correspondent