Canada Day Celebrated

Hundreds of residents in the Rainy River district took part in Canada Day festivities yesterday.

Events in Fort Frances, Barwick and Rainy River drew people gathered to celebrate the country's 142nd birthday.

Fireworks displays were also held in Rainy River and Fort Frances.

The township of Emo held off its fireworks until this Saturday when it will be part of the stock car races at Emo Speedway.