Mill Auction Goes Ahead

Atikokan's Mayor is calling it a sad day for his community.

A two-day sell of equipment from the former Atikokan Forest Products mill started yesterday.

Dennis Brown says he's disappointed a way to get the mill restarted couldn't be found.

The lack of a wood supply prevented a planned purchase from going ahead.

CCAC Workers Give Strike Mandate

There could be pickets in front of Northwest Community Care Access Centre sites across northwestern Ontario next week.

The 88 members of the Ontario Nurses Association have joined with their counterparts at nine other CCAC's  in supporting strike action October 3 to back contract demands.

The workers provide health and home care services to the seniors in their own home.

Mediated talks are planned for today and tomorrow.

Ontario Leaders Debate

Ontario's political leaders return to the campaign trail today after last night's only televised debate before next Thursday's election.

Premier Dalton McGuinty was on the defensive during much of the debate over soaring electricity bills and higher taxes under the two-term Liberal government.

But the Liberal leader gave as good as he got, especially when he lashed out at Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak for attacking a tax credit to help new Canadians get a job.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath was the most aggressive of the three leaders, frequently interrupting her male opponents to criticize.

No Debate in Fort Frances

Candidates in the Kenora-Rainy River riding won't be debating when they gather tonight in Fort Frances.

Instead, they'll outline their election platforms and then meet voters one-on-one at a mix and mingle hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

It's at the Royal Canadian Legion beginning at 7 p.m.

Question of the Day

It appears most residents in the Rainy River district may have their minds already made up.

75 per cent of respondents to a B93.ca Poll Question feel ready to cast ballot now.

Today's question - do debates influence how you vote?

Give us your opinion at www.b93.ca

First Nations Youth Involved in Election

The election will be a topic of discussion for area First Nations youth tonight.

Mandi Olson-Caul of the United Native Friendship Centre they're being invited to a gathering at Couchiching First Nations' Multi-Use facility to discuss issues they plan to present to the candidates running in the Kenora-Rainy River riding.

It begins at 5:30 p.m.

Rachel's Challenge Presentation Tonight

Rachel's Challenge comes to the Rainy River district today.

The positive peer-pressure initiative is based on the writings of the first victim of the 1999 Columbine School shootings.

Steve Latimer of the United Native Friendship Centre is hoping it will spread through area schools.

A public presentation at the Townsend Theatre goes tonight at 7 p.m. with free tickets still available at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts.

Rainy River Resources on TSX

Rainy River Resources will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange's main board today.

The company, who's working on a gold mine project north of Barwick, will trade under the symbol RR.

It's position on the TSX's  Venture Exchange ended at the close of markets yesterday.