Around the North

Fund boosts job creation An economic development fund established in Sault Ste. Marie in 1999 has resulted in job creation in the city, the economic development corporation (EDC) reports.

AUC expands residences - Construction - Sault Ste. Marie Construction began in May at Algoma University College for the development of additional student residences. The Sault Ste.

The Town of Red Lake is looking to expand west.

The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) are applauding the provincial government's decision to delay deregulation of the electricity market until spring 2002.

The Volunteer Centre of the United Way and the city of Sault Ste. Marie recently announced the Mayor's Award winners for 2000. The award honours a business or organization for its outstanding commitment to the non-profit community.

A Sault Ste. Marie citizen's group is still looking for city council to revisit a zoning bylaw that allows for the development of a big box plaza in the city. The Citizens for the Survival of Sault Ste.

Sioux Lookout is considering a downtown enhancement study that may give a boost to the local business community.

Four Thunder Bay companies and representatives from Development Thunder Bay were among the participants at the Arrowhead Home and Builders Trade Show in Duluth, Minn. recently.

FedNor is investing more than $156,000 in Sand Point First Nation to help the community purchase a computer network.

Revenues at North Bay Airport have dipped, according to a quarterly report released to city council. Landing fees between the first quarter of 2000 and this year have dropped $3,400. Terminal user fees also fell by $3,500.