Rainy River Record

Take time to enjoy the brilliantly lit homes in and around Rainy River. Here is Betty Lou Nordin’s place on Worthington Rd. 2.

Left to right, Tiny Kix Dancers Aspen Thompson, left, and Sierra Rivard perform to “Ain’t She Sweet.” Photo by Ken Johnston

As part of a district-wide program from the World Health Organization, Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition Coordinator, Hugh Dennis, center, presented Rainy River with two signs to put up on at the town entrances. Accepting were RR OPP Constable Earl Cole, left, and Acting Mayor Gerry Marchuk, right. –Ken Johnston photo

The new owners of the Road Runner Motel and Chesterfried Chicken, Audrey Smith, left, and Rob Cooper, right, are finding running the business here a nice change from their previous careers in the aerospace industry and die and tool design. They are seen here behind the counter of their restaurant.

Last Friday hundreds attended the annual Christmas Tea at Riverview Elementary School. While some enjoyed tea and cheesecake, many were busy trying their luck on the penny tables. From the left to right, Brandi Jenson, Bonne Irvine and Kyle Godin try their luck. –Ken Johnston photo

RR Drugs staff had a great time on their float!

Heidi Ivall sang a solo called, “Gesi Bambino.”

Joy Bourre, left, digs into her pie while Carolyn Kreger offers Elsa Hanson some pie at the annual RR Hosp. Aux. Christmas bazaar held on Sunday at the RR Community Centre.

The staff and board members of the Laugh, Learn and Play Centre held their official grand opening last Tuesday in Rainy River. Despite the slippery weather about 40 people were on hand to witness the ribbon cutting and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Acting Mayor Gerry Marchuk did the honour of cutting the ribbon. L. to r., Diane McCormack Treas., Chris Campbell-teachers assist., Mel Trenchard-cook, Terri-Anne Lundgren-board chair, Alicia Nordin-teacher, Acting Mayor Gerry Marchuk, Kathy Unger-supervisor and Tess Galusha-teacher.