Strategic Plan Work Continues in 2012

Local officials are aiming to have a memorandum of understanding in place next spring that paves the way for a  district-wide strategic plan.

Rainy River town councillor Gord Armstrong says there were some talks about the plan this year.

He's hoping a more formal agreement keeps the process going.

He'd like to see more concrete plans in place by the end of 2012.

B-93 Becomes 93.1 The Border

There's a fresh, new look and name of an old friend on the air in Fort Frances and the Rainy River District.

Fort Frances heritage station CFOB-FM better known as B-93, is now officially known as 93-1 The Border.

Station Manager Leo Melanson says 93.1 The Border will continue to build on its reputation of community involvement and complete local news coverage.

Healthy Smiles in the Rainy River District

Northwestern Health Unit says it's getting a good responses to its mobile dental office.

The unit recently ended a lengthy visit to the Rainy River district.

Dental Health Program Manager Dawn Sauve says it saw a number of children who may not have been able to see a dentist otherwise.

The mobile unit is part of a project under the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.

Murder Charge Laid

A northwestern Ontario man faces a charge of 2nd degree murder.

The charge against 33-year-old Kelsey Jacob of Webequie is connected a December 17th incident at a Thunder Bay hotel in which a man was beaten.

53-year-old Barney Beaver later died in hospital.

DNR Officer Breaks Through Ice

A conservation officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has escaped injury after breaking through thin ice on Lake of the Woods over the weekend.

The officer was checking fishing north of Warroad Saturday when his ATV broke through and sank to the bottom of the lake.

He was able to swim to the edge of the ice and pull himself out of the water to safety with ice picks.

He then used his radio to  call a state trooper for a ride.

Busy Year for Roy Tighe

A Fort Frances man who helped promote Mazda's inner driver campaign over a year ago could be back in the spotlight next year.

Roy Tighe is back home for a brief Christmas break and says a possible movie roll could be in his future.

He auditioned for a role in an upcoming Will Ferrell movie.

Tighe is also working to complete a documentary on comedian Richard Lett he's worked on for the past year.

Christmas Trees Ready for Discard

Christmas trees in Atikokan can be dropped off at the bottom of the Toboggan Hill at any time.

They'll be used as part of the Atikokan Lion Club's annual community bonfire scheduled for January 31st.

Question of the Day - December 29

93.1 The Border listeners took full advantage of Boxing Day sales this week.

88 per cent of respondents to our poll question said they sought out bargains.

Today question, where will you celebrate the New Year, at home or a house party or at a drinking establishment?

Tell us at B93.ca.