The past few weeks have certainly been interesting ones on this page.
It was all prompted by a letter from former Mayor Glen Armstrong questioning the decision of the current Mayor Debbie Ewald to vacation with an unnamed party who is apparently engaged in a lawsuit with the Town of Rainy River.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

It could be one of the best Morson Fish Derbies ever.
With weather expected to be mild and hardly any snow on Lake of the Woods, it is expected that many anglers will be able to fish just about any spot they want in the 10th Annual Morson Ice Fishing Live Release Derby this Saturday.

By Ken Johnston Editor There is a new but familiar face at the RR District Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT). Many people know Hugh Dennis as the now retired Staff Sgt. of the RR District O.P.P. detachment.

News Release
Ken Boshcoff & Record Staff

Ottawa – Ken Boshcoff M.P. Thunder Bay-Rainy River met with Federal Ministers last week to stress the impending crisis that will result if the Canadian National Rail strike is not settled immediately.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

The Town of Rainy River did it’s bit Monday evening to help the district raise $1.5 million for a CT Scanner to be located in Fort Frances.
Council received a delegation from the Just Imagine Committee Monday evening. Committee chair Deanne Cunningham said, “Who would have imagined only three months ago that we would be here today so close to our goal.”

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Four local curlers are heading to a national championship after winning the Northern Ontario Firefighters Playdowns in Red Lake over the weekend.
The Tim Nordin rink, comprised of Nordin at skip, Dale Morrison-third, Dave Seguin-second and Dale Ossachuk-lead, represented both Rainy River and Dawson Volunteer Fire Depts. over the weekend. A total of 22 teams from as far away as Marathon and Thunder Bay competed there.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

The last column talked about the new varieties of hydrangeas that will grow in our zone. I am sure that you can hardly wait to run out and buy one of these exciting new plants. This column will show you that hunting one down is just half the fun.

By Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

The rural landscape in Ontario is changing, and we are seeing more and more horse farms. There are about 300,000 horses in Ontario, and the numbers are increasing. These horses consume approximately 750,000 tonnes of hay every year. The U.S. has over 9 million horses, and many of these are located within trucking distance from Ontario. For hay producers, there is a huge potential market, but special skills are required. The following is part 1 of an article by Joel Bagg, Forage Specialist with OMAFRA.

Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. I remember back to my grade one class with Mrs. Benson and the excitement that grew in our class. Each of us came with our cards to be put into a large Valentine’s box that on the day was opened.

Dear Editor,
Re: Glen Armstrong’s Letter to the Editor in The Record of February 6, 2007.
What did Mr. Armstrong do as mayor?
Sweep your own deck, before you condemn other!!
Lets give Debbie Ewald a chance!