By Ken Johnston
Editor

The OPP were called to 218 3rd St. in Rainy River Saturday morning in response to a domestic dispute.
Sheldon Earl Quill, 36, of no fixed address, was charged with assault.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Former columns on hydrangeas explained the differences between the types of hydrangeas and how to grow them. The column describing the different types of hydrangeas cautioned the gardener that very few varieties are actually suited to survive in our growing zone so be careful when you are out shopping. The good news is that this column is to inform you that there are some new varieties of hydrangeas on the market and coming to our area that will actually survive in our Zone 4.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

This is the familiar deer of eastern North America. Its scientific name ‘Oedicoilus virginianus’ indicates that it was first named by the early settlers inn the eastern colonies.

By Ken Boshcoff
M.P. T. Bay-R.R.

During these cold winter days it’s never too soon to plan for Canada Day. “Celebrate Canada!” activities have become a tradition offering Canadians the opportunity to share their national pride. “Celebrate Canada” is an eleven-day celebration that takes place annually from June 21-July 1 including National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean- Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.

By Kendall Olsen
Riverview Principal

Sometimes fortune comes by way of being in the right place at the right time. Other times it comes with a good idea and some hard work. So on two accounts Riverview School is considering itself fortunate.

By Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

As with other living organisms, morbidity and mortality also occurs in cattle. During the production year the mortality for cattle operations ranges from 1-5%.
A combination of factors involving cattle susceptibility, the environment and the presence of a disease agent is necessary for disease to occur. Producers need to manage their animals to reduce or prevent the incidence of disease. If disease should occur, they must consider how to treat the animal.

Dear Editor,
As a taxpayer in this community and as a former Mayor and Councilor, I have serious concern of the recent political conduct of our current Mayor!
I question if our Mayor should be vacationing and associating with a party that has her taxpayers before the courts with a law suit that could have grave financial consequences on our community. I question if the Mayor’s conduct is appropriate. I question where the loyalty of our Mayor rests; with the town or the other party.

February 15, 1965 was the day that our Canadian Flag was first flown over Parliament Hill. The 11 pointed Maple Leaf has become Canada’s symbol around the world. The red maple leaf is our brand image.

Recently the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 130 which made sweeping changes to the way municipalities operate by giving them new powers and responsibilities. It also gave the citizens of Ontario a power they’ve never had before; a method to challenge the legality of a closed-door council meeting.

News Release
Min. of Labour

TORONTO, Jan. 31 /CNW/ - The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage tomorrow, February 1, 2007, for the fourth time since taking office, said Labour Minister Steve Peters.