Editor’s Note: My Aunt Linda passed away August 2nd. Here is the tribute I gave at her funeral.
Linda was an amazing person.
She was a loving wife, a mother, a grandma, a friend, a volunteer and she was short.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Former Rainy River resident Leonard Proteau recently presented the Rainy River Legion with two flags from South Korea to display.
Proteau, a Korean War Veteran, received the flags from children while visiting that country for a week in April as part of a contingent sent there by the Canadian government. “They do this regularly and I decided to apply to go,” said Proteau. He was part of a group of veterans from Canada, Australia, England and New Zealand.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

There was plenty of “Fun” for everyone at the Fourth Annual Bergland Family Fun Day this past Sunday.
The day began with kids activities that included games, a visit from Sparkie the Fire Dog, face painting, water-balloon tosses, etc.

Submitted by
Bev Brodi

They come from Florida, Illinois, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, Morson and Bergland. But when they gather they are called the “Miss Sticks” - a group of summer visitors and locals who form a Red Hat group of summer visitors and locals who form a red hat group for the four months of summer. Meeting now for the fifth year, their goals are to enjoy each other, get to know the area, and most importantly, to have fun.

By Jack Elliott
Correspondent

Our abundant, clean, waterways are a luxury many on this continent and in this world, can only dream about. And living in an area with these truly wonderfully recreation opportunities makes ones ability to swim not only a tool for fully enjoying the water, but also a valuable life-protecting skill.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

A benefit is being held for the Rod and Nikki Sinninghe family of Rainy River to help with expenses connected to their newborn baby Kenna who had major medical problems when she arrived on June 30th.

News Release
Ont. Govt.

THUNDER BAY, ON, July 24 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is expanding support for Aboriginal students to ensure they have the opportunity to study and succeed at postsecondary education, Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, announced today.

News Release
MNDM

SUDBURY – The McGuinty government is investing all-time record funding in the 2007-08 Northern Highways Program, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci announced today.

Press Release
By Jenny Moorman

Do you have old cell phones sitting around gathering dust or cluttering up your junk drawer? You can now put them to a good use by donating them to the Lake of the Woods School Enrichment Program!

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

I have had many questions from readers over the last few weeks. “How do I rid of cats from my gardens?” is the most commonly asked question of late. Cats are definitely not the gardener’s best friend, but remember cats are pets and they are someone’s best friend.