RFDA seeks thunder bay council aid amid rising food aid demand
Regional Food Distribution Association plans to brief Thunder Bay city council on growing demand and funding strains. Executive director Volker Kromm says food banking is stretching resources and some programs may face cuts as home deliveries and meals rise. Expansion plans await a $500,000 city contract to add space and a second kitchen.
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Food Distribution Association
Thunder Bay
RFDA
Volker Kromm
AFDA
Kromm
Council
Biomass contract boosts Northwestern Ontario economy
Ontario announces a five year deal between Ontario Power Generation and the Independent Electricity System Operator to support nearly 400 jobs in the region and sustain a 20 million annually in economic impact. Atikokan Generating Station converts to 100 biomass and serves 70,000 homes, underpinning community stability and regional activity.
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Kevin Holland
Ontario Power Generation
OPG
Independent Electricity System Operator
IESO
Stephen Lecce
Holland
Ontario
Atikokan
North America
Rob Ferguson
Sapane
Thunder Bay
Biopower
Ferguson
Lecce
Ford
U.S
Snake sparks awe as DFC student explores reptile workshop
Laci Rae, a Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School student, participates in a Science North reptile workshop as part of Wake the Giant orientation at Marina Park. The event features workshops, virtual reality, athletics with Lakehead athletes, and a music festival headlined by Walk Off the Earth, Galantis, and the Arkells. Tickets are sold at the gates.
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Laci Rae
Dennis Franklin
DJ Shub
DFC
Marina Park
Science North
Rae
Wake the Giant
Walk Off the Earth
Galantis
The
Arkells
Greg Chomut
Chomut
Kakabeka Falls Legion marks 75 years this month
The Kakabeka Falls Legion celebrates 75 years with a Sept 21 event featuring a free barbecue parade tug of war dinner and dance. Dinner tickets are 40 each due by Sept 18 call 807-577-6549 for details Dance-only tickets are 10 at the door.
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Kakabeka Falls
Shuniah weighs disc golf course at Silver Harbour
A plan to build a disc golf course at Silver Harbour Conservation Area could cost about 8000 and be finished by next June. LRCA says the project is in planning stages and has not been formally announced. The memo describes it as a low cost, low maintenance recreational asset expected to attract visitors and tourists.
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Shuniah Township
Silver Harbour
Lakehead
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