Atikokan Renewal Committee Meeting tonight

The Atikokan Renewal Committee will meet informally tonight to discuss future projects for the beautification of the community.

The Committee maintains projects intended to spruce up Atikokan as companies such as Osisko move into the region. That includes such projects as tree planting and the recent renewal of Main Street.

Gord Knowles, the Community Development Advisor for the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation also acts as a resource for of the Committee. He says the Committee is always looking for input and volunteers.

"There's always a need for volunteers whether it's getting in and doing physical work or contributing ideas; we're always looking for input from the community, from business people, from local government..."

He added that the meeting tonight at 5:30 at the Outdoorsman restaurant is an excellent forum for that.

New International Falls Border Facility

International Falls' new border patrol facility is officially open.

The US Border Patrol in International Falls is responsible for 143 miles of border and is the busiest in Minnesota.

The opening of the state of the art facility was years in the making and marked yesterday afternoon with a ceremony and tours.

It's 33,000 square feet and boasts new training rooms, and easy access to waterways with room for expansion.

The new Border Station is also home to the Minnesota State Patrol, making it the first of its kind in the US and precedent setting.

Fort Frances Citizen of the Year-Joyce Cunningham

Last night at town council, Joyce Cunningham was named the 23rd recipient of the Fort Frances Citizen of the year award.

The selection committee included citizen of the year 2000 Bill Gushalak, Mayor Avis and councillor Sharon Tibbs.

Cunningham was one of 17 nominees and will be officially honoured at the town's annual appreciation banquet on November 19th.

Cunningham will likely also participate in the Parade of Lights on the 27th.