Reasons For Riding Change Confusing

A possible redraw of federal ridings in northwestern Ontario has the MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River scratching his head.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario proposes Lake of the Woods township be a part of the Kenora riding.

John Rafferty sees no reason for it to moved out of his riding.

Rafferty intends to voice his opposition at upcoming meetings this fall.

Tourist Info Delivery Efforts Successful.

An effort to make tourism information available in Fort Frances despite the closure of the province's tourist centre has been met with success.

Students spent the summer handed out pamphlets at the border with info also available at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Sorting Gap Marina.

Geoff Gillon of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation says it worked out well.

It has yet to be decided if they'll continue the efforts next year.

Closure Of Portage Avenue Underpass Planned

There's going to be another temporary closure of the Portage Avenue underpass in Fort Frances.

The town says it will be shut down to traffic for approximately three days beginning September 10.

Operations and Facilities Manager Doug Brown says its so work crews can safely tear down the old pump house which is being replaced, seal the concrete retaining walls and do some landscaping.

Renovations to Old Library Coming

There will be no change to the exterior of the former Fort Frances Library as part of renovations to make it the new home of the Fort Frances Family Health Team.

That work is expected later this fall.

Executive Director Maryliss Bruyere says only the top floor will be used for now with an expansion to the bottom level .

Bruyere is hoping the extra space will lead to new health programs patients now access out of town.

Zebra Mussels In Northern Minnesota

Zebra mussels are slowing making their way closer to our area.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the invasive species were found at an old mine pit in Gilbert, near Eveleth.

It's the first time they've been found in a mine pit lake, and the furthest north they been seen in the State.

New Lightning Caused Fire in Rainy River District

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There are now two forest fires burning in the Rainy River district.

A new lightning-caused, but small, fire, is burning in an area southeast of Morson.

The other still smolders near Basswood Lake within Quetico Provincial Park.

Alzheimer's Society Event Reaches Goal

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The Alzheimer's Society for Kenora-Rainy River has met its objectives in last weekend's Ride for Memories.

Executive Director Lynn Moffitt says participants helped raised $40,026.

The Society was hoping to raise $40-thousand.

the money will go to support programs and services for people with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families.

Over 165 bikers from across northwestern Ontario took part in a ride throughout the Kenora and Rainy River districts.