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Winners from the Alzheimer's Dinner Penny Table were: Box of laundry soap - Bruce Hanson; ice cream maker, eggies, xmas lights - Lee Kloer; emergency kit - Anne Mailloux; coffee mug, blanket, briefcase - Kirsten Armstrong; fishing rod, bank, frog, candle - Linda Russell; glasses, candle hooks, scarf - Ruth Bynkoski; weather station, mug, candle - Neil Kaus; puzzle plaque, wardrobe deal, laces, splint, hair net - Joan Aikenhead; book, toy, gloves - Chandler Pearson; puzzle, gel pack, doilies, hat - Jennette Cross; calculator, cards, cookbook assortment - Andre Bremault; mug, key ring, two pi

On day four of Red Tape Awareness Week™, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is putting a spotlight on the negative impact red tape has on Canada’s farmers. Most businesses cite red tape as their second highest concern behind the total tax burden, but recent CFIB data puts red tape at the top of the list of farmers’ concerns (79 per cent). Farmers are also the most likely to say the burden of red tape has grown: 72 per cent report the burden has increased over the past 3 years, compared to 55 per cent among all other sectors.

Rainy River District School Board revises process for the provision of extra-curricular activities during exceptional circumstances The Rainy River District School Board recognizes the importance of extra-curricular activities and is finalizing a process to provide these services to Secondary level students.
In December 2012, as with many other school boards across the province, the Rainy River District School Board notified parents and community members regarding a temporary suspension of extra-curricular activities.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

Who says farming hasn’t gone high tech!

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A U.S. man has been fined $2,000 for unlawfully hunting deer and littering.

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