Camp Concerns

Officials in Koochiching County say there's little they offer to ease residents complaints about an area youth camp.

The location of docks, a parking lot and noise some of the complaints received.

Environmental Services Manager Dale Olson says a failure to rezone some of the land the only thing the County can really address.

Olson says while some measures can be taken to minimize noise, the camp operations are following all normal and legal regulations.


The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it will also see if the camp could avoid moving of campers at unusual times of the night.

Koochiching Seeking Sewer Project Money

Koochiching County is hoping to secure a share of funding being offered up by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

It's seeking $7.5- million dollars for a new sanitary sewer collection system in the Island View area connecting about 200 people.

It's one of ninety projects across the State seeking a share of the $47.5-million in a State business  development fund.

Successful candidates will be announced in August.

Gold Drop Not Warranted

A market analyst says there's no reason for the price of gold to be selling at current prices.

Speaking on Smartstox.com, Bill Murphy of the Gold Anti-Trustee Action Committee blames the recent free-fall on a gold cartel consisting of government and world banks.

He says despite claims of economic issues impacting Europe, he sees no reason for gold to be sitting at its lowest level in more than a year.

Some analysts says the price drop will impact on junior and developing gold projects trying to attract investors.

Want To Use The Dragon Boat?

There's an attempt to get the Dragon Boat back on the Rainy River.

NCDS in Fort Frances will be hosting a meeting Thursday night (July 12) at 5 p.m. for anyone interested in using the boat this summer.

It follows the recent Dragon Boat festival that attracted nine teams and plenty of spectators.

Water Meter Problems

Still some issues with new water meters installed earlier this year by the town of Fort Frances.

About 170 meters were installed to replace old ones within the town's commercial, industrial and institutional sectors.

Operations and Facilities Manager Doug Brown says 67 meters are still experiencing some minor problems.

Brown says the firm that worked on the project is returning to fix them, but is still waiting for the necessary parts.

More Land Purchases

Another property acquisition in the Rainy River district for the purpose of mineral exploration.

Bold Ventures says it's acquiring two properties in McCaul township, about 14 kilometers east of Atikokan.

The company says the site has seen some exploration in the past, primarily for gold.