Thunder Bay

Although unconfirmed, the Canadian National Railway Co. is looking to reopen the Rainy River Rail Terminal. Officials were in the area looking at accommodations for possible crews who will be working on the terminal.

A refurbished sawmill in Ignace remains silent after management and union broke off negotiations. The Bowater lumber mill was set to start up July 2 after a recent expansion and refurbishment project.

Work should begin on Phase 4 of the La Verendrye hospital renovation project in Fort Frances by next spring says a city official. The drawings, which are being fine-tuned, are in progress along with consultations from the Ministry of Health.

Emo councillors have recently considered donating hay to transport by rail to areas in Western Canada that have been devastated by drought. They are looking at obtaining approximately six bales of hay from each farmer in the area.

By Kelly Louiseize Phase 2 of the proposed biomass waste disposal project in Emo Township is underway with an application to FedNor and to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for funding.

A move by Hicks and Lawrence Ltd. to Dryden Regional Airport has the potential to generate over $1.15 million in economic benefits to Drdyen and the air station, an official with the Dryden airport says.

A move by Hicks and Lawrence Ltd. to Dryden Regional Airport has the potential to generate over $1.15 million in economic benefits to Drdyen and the air station, an official with the Dryden airport says.

Lakehead University is prepared to accept more than its share of students after news reports suggested 7,000 Ontario high school graduates might not find a spot in university next year.

Cambrian College's Sky/Tech Institute, a consortium of stakeholders stablished for the purpose of providing the best possible training in the ndustrial training field, will receive national recognition for co-operative education.

One of Thunder Bay's oldest business operations is in receivership. After 80 years Shaw Bakery Ltd. has stopped production. Employees and customers were shocked to learn of the news. The owners have declined to comment on the situation.