(Rainy River District Substance Abuse Team photo)Local officials say its important the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team be allowed to continue.
The group announced earlier this week funding from government that keeps the group operating until next March.
Coordinator Hugh Dennis says it continues their work of making residents, especially youth, aware of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
"I think this district should be very proud of the effort that people in the Health Unit, the Substance Abuse Team and the school, we've put into this effort," says Dennis. "Collectively we're trying to make a difference and I think we are."
Some of the funds have been used to purchase new equipment to support the group's work.
