RRFDC Annual General Meeting

Women in Mining - May 6th

Job Posting: Summer Students/Tourism & Events

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The Rainy River District is 'Going Local'

(Excerpt taken from Sunset Country News, Spring 2012)

What is 'GoLocal'?
GoLocal is an alliance of local businesses and organizations banding together to compete with big box stores, outshopping, and internet shopping.  It is a similar concept to Sunset Country Travel Association with hopes for the same success as Sunset Country.  The ultimate goal of 'GoLocal' is to encourage the purchasing of goods and services from non-local to local businesses.

In the initial stages, the 'GoLocal' program will:

1. Support the Brand of the Small Independent Retailer;
2. Enhance the Distribution System for Locally Produced/Manufactured Products;
3. Inspire Local People to Recognize the Value of 'Going Local'; and 
4. Support a Value Added Tourism Experience.

Why 'GoLocal'?

1. When we support locally-owned businesses, the money circulates three times longer in the local economy.
2. With that money, locally owned businesses provide jobs.
3. Local businesses support local non-profits and community events.
4. Because they live here, and their livelihood depends on it, local businesses provide the best service and support.
5. Local businesses reciprocate and send business your way.
6. Buying local helps protect the planet because fewer products are shipped from far off places.
7. Most importantly, local businesses provide our unique local flavour, character, and personality.

Contact Us: Rainy River Future Development Corp. at 807-274-3276 or email ecdev@fort-frances.com

Did you know….?

The Rainy River Future Development Corporation has space on their website, free of charge, for persons who wish to sell, rent or lease their Rainy River District commercial or industrial properties.  For more information on how to list your commercial or industrial property with us, contact the office at 807-274-3276.

Rainy River Resources Luncheon

Representatives from Rainy River Resources spoke to a crowd of approximately 40 people at the Adventure Inn during a mining luncheon that was sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Fort Frances, and the Rainy River Future Development Corporation.



The meeting, which was open to all business, both members and non-members, featured Kyle Stanfield (P. Eng., Director of Enviroment and Sustainability) and Garrett MacDonald, (MBA, P. Eng., Vice-President, Operations), Rainy River Resources, who gave presentations on an overview of the project and their recent assessment results. 

http://www.rainyriverresources.com/

Rainy River Resources Luncheon

The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Fort Frances is hosting a luncheon on December 12, 2011 at the Adventure Inn from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Luncheon is open to all businesses, both chamber members and non – Chamber members.

The meeting will feature Kyle Stanfield (P.Eng., Director of Environment and Sustainability) and Garett Macdonald, (MBA, P.Eng., Vice President, Operations) from Rainy River Resources, who will give a presentation on an overview of the project and their recent assessment results.

The Luncheon with Rainy River Resources is open to all businesses, both members and nonmembers.

Cost to attend, which includes appetizers, is $18 for members and $20 for nonmembers.  If you are interested in attending you must RSVP by December 8, 2011, for more information please contact Chamber Manager Anthony Mason at 274-5773. 

Rainy River to be on T.V. starting May 20th

By Ken Johnston, Editor (Rainy River Record)

It is almost time for Rainy River’s 15 minutes... or 30 minutes in this case.... of fame!

Last September a television crew and the host of the show The Dime Store Fisherman, were in the community to film an episode. Their visit coincided with the Rainy River Walleye Tournament and they also were taken fishing with local anglers.
At the time Andrew Hartnell was the town’s economic development officer, but now he works for The Dime Store Fisherman from his home near Rainy River.

Hartnell received word this week that the preview copy of the episode will be in Rainy River this week! “We hope to have a community viewing before it airs on t.v. but that is still in the works,” he said Monday.

The first date of the show to appear on t.v. is May 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. on WILD T.V. It will then play again May 21 at 2 p.m. and May 23 at 6 a.m. on WILD. “These are the first dates. It will air more but I haven’t received those dates yet,” said Hartnell.
In addition to focusing on fishing in the Rainy River area, the episode will also feature the Town of Rainy River and its other attractions.

WILD TV is on Bell TV at channel 389 and Shaw Direct at channel 456.