Bill to End Long-Gun Registry Introduced

A federal bill to scrap the registration of long guns will be introduced in Parliament today.

Thunder Bay-Rainy River M-P John Rafferty says its difficult for him to make comment on right away.

While supportive of scrapping the registry, Rafferty says he'll again seek local input before making his final decision on this bill.

Self-Esteem Program Seeks Funding

The town of Fort Frances is being asked to contribute funding to a program that helps improve the self-esteem of young girls.

Facilitator Heather Jarvis says it will help expand the Uniquely Me Program now run out of J.W. Walker School.

Sixteen girls are now involved in the six-week program.

Mayor to Meet with Federal Transport Minister

Fort Frances will be represented at a meeting this week with federal transport Minister Denis Lebel.

Operations and Facilities Manager Doug Brown says it's important the Minister understand the issues faced by small municipal airports.

Lebel is inviting area Mayors to a meeting while he's visiting Red Lake Thursday.

Mayor Roy Avis is expected to attend.

Jobs Summit in St. Paul

There will some International Falls involvement to the Governor's final job summit in the Twin Cities.

City Mayor Shawn Mason will be a part of the panel that meets today.

The forum will examine ideas of creating more jobs gathered at several regional summits, including one held in International Falls earlier this month.

Shadow Cabinet Announced Today

Kenora-Rainy River MPP elect Sarah Campbell will know today what critic portfolio she'll be handling for the New Democrats.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will unveil her shadow cabinet this morning at Queen's Park.