C.A.S. Appeal Lost

Family and Child Services Rainy River has lost its appeal in attempts to reverse the loss of 600-thousand dollars in government funding from its budget.

The agency was hoping the province reconsider its decision through a so-called section 14 appeal, but board chair Bob McGreevy says instead they will receive one-time funding of 430-thousand dollars.

"The guidelines in section 14 are quite clear," says McGreevy. "We were hoping the ministry would flex a bit on that but they choose to provide funding through one-time mitigation funding as opposed through the section 14 process."

McGreevy says the agency will still end the year in a deficit position, but steps are being taken that won't impact programs or staff.