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Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Pontoon Boat has been delivered. This beautiful 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21’ LT Pontoon Boat loaded with up goodies is being spotted at various locations around the District so you can come in and drool over it….. and of course buy a raffle ticket… just $20.00.
This the unit was spotted at Norlund’s Oil in Emo and moved this week to Devlin’s until next Tuesday, when it will again be moved onto Westside Baits in Crozier for two weeks before being moved back to the west end of the District. So here’s your chance to get in and see it close up. You can also purchase tickets in person at many merchants across the Rainy River Valley or online by texting an e-transfer to 807-276-7580.
Rainy River Correspondent
Raffle Tickets for the WRRD Lions Pontoon Boat Raffle are now available. This year’s raffle features a Princecraft LT 21’ Pontoon Boat with a 90 HP, 4 stroke Mercury Motor and a Karavan Trailer from Nestor Falls Marine. Retail value $46,900.00. As well, a second place prize of $1,500.00 CASH and third Place prize of $500.00 CASH will be awarded. The draw will take place at the RR Walleye Tournament on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
In addition this year will feature and EARLY BIRD Draw for $1,000.00 to be held in Rainy River during RailRoad Daze, July 17, 2021 at 7:00p.m.
Under Ontario Lottery Licence # M841809 only 5000 total tickets will be sold. Tickets in last year’s Raffle were sold out in August. Don’t be disappointed this year. Get your tickets early.