By Ken Johnston, Editor (Rainy River Record)
It is almost time for Rainy River’s 15 minutes... or 30 minutes in this case.... of fame!
Last September a television crew and the host of the show The Dime Store Fisherman, were in the community to film an episode. Their visit coincided with the Rainy River Walleye Tournament and they also were taken fishing with local anglers.
At the time Andrew Hartnell was the town’s economic development officer, but now he works for The Dime Store Fisherman from his home near Rainy River.
At the time Andrew Hartnell was the town’s economic development officer, but now he works for The Dime Store Fisherman from his home near Rainy River.
Hartnell received word this week that the preview copy of the episode will be in Rainy River this week! “We hope to have a community viewing before it airs on t.v. but that is still in the works,” he said Monday.
The first date of the show to appear on t.v. is May 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. on WILD T.V. It will then play again May 21 at 2 p.m. and May 23 at 6 a.m. on WILD. “These are the first dates. It will air more but I haven’t received those dates yet,” said Hartnell.
In addition to focusing on fishing in the Rainy River area, the episode will also feature the Town of Rainy River and its other attractions.
WILD TV is on Bell TV at channel 389 and Shaw Direct at channel 456.
