New Name Sought

An organization that provides safety and assistance to abused women and their children in the district is seeking a new name.

The Atikokan Crisis Centre has been providing its programs more than thirty years and was named because of its current location.

Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says they want to dispell the myth they are there only for Atikokan.

"We're hearing from women in Big Grassy and Sabaskong who believe they should be going to Kenora," says Kroocmo, "but they are in our catchment area. So are women in Rainy River, Emo and Fort Frances. We've tried to expand services to try to include women in the west."

Kroocmo says they're hoping to come with a new name by the end of the month.