News Release
MN DNR

In response to the spread of nonnative, invasive spiny waterflea to U.S. - Canada border waters, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has implemented new regulations on Rainy Lake, Namakan Lake, Rainy River and Lake of the Woods.

By Sariina Kalli
WW 5K

Solvay Pharmaceuticals and the Triple A Booster Club invite you to take part in the annual Willie Walleye 5K Run/Walk to be held Saturday, June 2, at 9 a.m. Race headquarters is the ambulance garage behind The Ranch House restaurant, and the race will start and finish on 1st Street. This event will kick off Baudette’s 16th Annual Willie Walleye Day celebration.

By Deidre Wilson
Brick by Brick

Students at RRHS who are raising money to build a school in Sierra Leone, Africa are very pleased to announce that they are almost half-way to their $12,000 goal.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

One of three Rainy River High School Students has returned from an “Encounter with Canada.”
Timo Brielmann, 17, was back at school last week after spending the previous week in Ottawa.

By Susan Douglas
Cov. Church

On, Saturday Apr. 21st, the Rainy River Canadian Legion will once again be bursting with spring colours as the Evangelical Covenant Church host their 2nd annual Spring Pie Social. Adorning the pretty tables will be a collection of flowered teapots & ivy, while enhancing the perimeter will be a variety of lovely quilts, runners and baby quilts, displayed by local craftswomen.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Just like gardening outdoors, soil plays a vital role in the survival and growth of your houseplant. The potting soil or media in which a plant grows must be of good quality. It should be porous for root aeration and drainage but also capable of water and nutrient retention.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

Most people who feed birds in the winter in this area will be familiar with the Evening Grosbeak. It has a body about the size of a robin, but with a short tail and an enormous beak. The male birds are beautifully marked in yellow, black and white, while the females are more conservatively arrayed in dull brown with a wash of yellow. Both have black and white wings.

By Irene Hanson
RR Hosp. Aux.

Twenty members came to our regular meeting along with Bob McGreevy and Dr. Singleton. First on the agenda was photographs taken of all the members present, one with Bob McGreevy accepting two cheques (1 for $10,000 completing our pledge to the CT Scanner, 2nd $2000 from the fund raising bingo’s held over the winter), the other with Dr. Singleton accepting $15,000 for the expansion to the Health Fitness Centre in the hospital.

By Fr.Dan Debano
Rainy River Ministerial

“Rather whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.”
Many people desire to do great things in life. This is not being arrogant or conceited. Rather, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, aspiring to greatness is a sign of virtue. What is important is that we understand what Jesus means by greatness.

By Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

Any producer who is dealing with cattle needs some type of handling facilities whether he has ten steers or a thousand steers. Handling facilities are, and will continue to be an important part of a successful cattle operation, allowing the producer many advantages and options. Following is the first of a 3 part series on handling facilities from Harold K. House, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment Engineer with OMAFRA.