Around the North

A biomass waste disposal project is one step closer to becoming a reality for Emo. A funding application has been sent to FedNor for consideration.

Fort Frances is getting ready to host the 11th annual International Conference on Safe Communities. The conference, May 6 to 10, is an initiative of the World Health Organization.

Minaki Lodge near Kenora has been sold to Calgary-based Land Development Company for an undisclosed price. The lodge has been closed since 1998.

Thunder Bay is losing two more people from their senior management team. Development Thunder Bay manager Nancy Creighton and tourism manager Pat Forrest are leaving because their jobs are being phased out.

The City of Greater Sudbury council has adopted a short-term and long-term financial plan to deal with this year's budget. The long-term financial plan will be developed to address the city's fiscal needs for the next 10 years.

Collège Boréal received about $400,00 for the college's apprenticeship programs through a $3.7-million funding program set up by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Citizens are encouraged to take part in the developing stages of the Greater Sudbury Airport by becoming part of the air services advisory panel.

Bowater Inc.s harvesting plans in St. Raphael Provincial Park, north of Sioux Lookout, are receiving criticism.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie will be reimbursed for a $1.5-million tax shortfall lost through Algoma Steel's financial restructuring. Minister of Municipal Affairs Chris Hodgson provided a one-time allocation of $1.

A retired collection agency operator in Thunder Bay is the new president of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.