Appendix D-4 Notices

APPENDIX D-4

NOTICES

Rainy River Project Final Environmental Assessment Report

Notice of Commencement of Environmental Assessment

Rainy River Gold Project The study will be carried out according to the approved terms Rainy River Resources Ltd. of reference and the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Results from this study will be documented in Rainy River Resources Ltd. has initiated an environmental an environmental assessment report, which will be submitted to assessment under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act the ministry for a review. At that time, the public and other for the Rainy River Gold Project. interested persons will be informed when and where the environmental assessment report can be reviewed. The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and underground gold mine with related processing facilities and This Provincial Environmental Assessment process is one of infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. two environmental assessment processes required for approval located in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 of the Rainy River Gold Project. A Federal environmental kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. assessment is also required pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Environmental Impact The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the Statement Guidelines were issued on December 18, 2012 by local economy and provide exceptional employment the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, which opportunities. provide the scope of the Federal Environmental Assessment.

Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to develop a coordinated environmental assessment process, including coordinated public consultation opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of effort.

Consultation

Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the environmental assessment process by attending consultation opportunities or contacting Rainy River Resources Ltd. directly with information, comments or questions. Upcoming consultation events will be advertized in local papers and also published at www.rainyriverresources.com.

If you would like to be added to our project mailing list or have project-related questions, please contact:

The Process Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. Vice President, Environment & Sustainability On May 15, 2013 the Provincial Minister of the Environment Rainy River Resources Ltd. approved the amended terms of reference for the 1111 Victoria Avenue East Rainy River Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 Gold Project. A copy of the approved terms of reference is T. 807-622-8111 available at: E-mail. [email protected]

http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community-and- Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environment/environmental-assessment-process Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone The approved terms of reference is also available during number and property location included in a submission will become part business hours at the following Rainy River Resources offices: of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. 1 Richmond Street W., Ste 701 5967 Highway 11 / 71 Toronto, ON Emo, ON T. 416-645-7280 T. 807-482-2501

For more information, please contact us:

Emo Community Office

P.O. Box 5 5967 Highway 11/71 Kyle Stanfield Indi Gopinathan Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0 Vice-President, Environment & Sustainability Director, Investor Relations

Phone 807-482-2501 [email protected] [email protected] Fax 807-482-2834 807-623-1540 416-645-7280

TSX: RR www.rainyriverresources.com

THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Ontario A9 Privacy commissioner baffled Ford by deleted gas plant emails THE CANADIAN PRESS pal secretary Jamison Steeve and former deputy policy director Sean scandal TORONTO — It’s hard to believe Mullin, testified at legislative hear- senior staff in the Ontario premier’s ings that they deleted their emails office didn’t know they were legally accounts. obliged to keep emails on cancelled Cavoukian also found there were persists gas plants in Oakville and Missis- no emails from McGuinty’s former sauga, Information and Privacy chief of staff, Chris Morley, who has THE CANADIAN PRESS Commissioner Ann Cavoukian said not yet testified at the justice com- Tuesday. TORONTO — The controversy mittee hearings into the Liberals’ de- “It strained credulity that no one cisions to cancel gas plants at a cost around an alleged video appearing thought maybe they should retain to show the mayor of Toronto smok- of at least $585 million. some of the emails, that there are re- “Our investigation is ongoing and ing crack cocaine showed no signs of tention obligations and things of diminishing Tuesday as the leader of we are leaving no stone unturned,” that nature,” said Cavoukian. “Suf- she said. “We took the complaint Canada’s largest city sidestepped fice it to say I was not pleased, questions about a new twist in the very seriously, and we have conduct- putting it mildly, and you will see ed interviews and an extensive in- scandal. that reflected in the report that The Toronto Star reported a po- vestigation.” comes out.” The opposition parties say the lice investigation was triggered after The NDP asked Cavoukian to in- two of the mayor’s closest staffers Liberals cancelled the gas plants to vestigate after senior staff members save Liberal seats in the 2011 elec- discussed how to handle a tip about in former premier Dalton McGuin- the possible location of the alleged tion, and accuse them of trying to ty’s office, including former princi- hide the true costs of the decisions. video. Their discussion reportedly THE CANADIAN PRESS came one day after reports of the video first surfaced on May 16. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford speaks during a press conference Tuesday. “I can’t comment on that,” a dis- •• AntiqueAntique •• GreatGreat missive Rob Ford told reporters March. cocaine. The reports said someone CarCar FoodFood when asked about the report. “You’ll Toronto police have told the news- described as a drug dealer took the Superior North EMS Paramedics DisplayDisplay •• ClownsClowns have to ask my staff, I don’t know.” paper, however, that their investiga- cellphone video and wanted to sell Ford has said he doesn’t use crack tion of the video matter is not a the clip. cocaine and that the alleged video homicide probe. Neither of the reports about the does not exist. Asked about the Star report, Con- video has been independently veri- In a story based on unidentified st. Wendy Drummond would only fied and the Star itself has said it sources, however, the Toronto Star tell The Canadian Press that police could not vouch for its authenticity. reported David Price, the mayor’s di- continue to “monitor the situation The U.S.-based Gawker reached a Fun-FilledFun-FilledFun-Filled rector of logistics, told Ford’s then closely.” $200,000 fundraising goal to buy and chief-of-staff Mark Towhey that he The Star said its report was based post the clip on Monday but was hav- had been contacted by a source who on interviews with people close to ing difficulty locating whoever suggested where the alleged video the mayor’s circle and people in the claimed to have the video. could be found. part of the city where it said the al- Tuesday’s development came as WEEKEND!WEEKEND!WEEKEND! The newspaper said Price asked leged video was shot. the mayor celebrated his 44th birth- Towhey what they would do if they Price did not respond to re- day, an event which — like much of knew where the clip was, a question porters’ questions at City Hall Tues- the business at city hall lately — was 10th10th AnnualAnnual to which an alarmed Towhey report- day and Towhey could not be overshadowed by the video scandal. edly advised going to the police. reached for comment. A handful of residents in party Soapbox The newspaper reported Towhey Tuesday’s report in the Star did hats and streamers tried to crash a told Price in no uncertain terms that however draw the attention of On- meeting of the mayor’s executive the mayor’s staff would not be get- tario’s Premier, prompting Kathleen committee to deliver a birthday cake Children’s ting the video themselves. Wynne to say she was “worried” — one frosted with an unusual mes- Races Races both Days The Star said Towhey — who part- about the latest development. sage. In support of Adult Thrill ed ways with Ford last week — then “I think there are real personal Written in red and blue frosting of the Hill went to police to give investigators a problems that are surfacing at City were the words “Happy Birthday Sunday statement, citing Price as the source Hall,” said Wynne. “There’s a lot of Rob, Please Resign.” WAVERLY PARK HILL at 2pm of his information. The newspaper distraction going on at City Hall “He’s having a hard time right June 8 11-5 • June 9 12-5 says Price was asked to do the same right now. . . . It’s difficult to lead, it’s now and sometimes it takes courage Lead Sponsor: difficult to govern when the ability to just step down and step aside and For more and that police say an investigation information visit into the matter is underway. to focus is compromised.” get the help you need,” said Chris- www.georgejeffreyfoundation.com/ According to the Star, Price also Ford has battled a firestorm of tine Brubaker, adding the mayor soapboxderby said the alleged video of Ford might criticism ever since two separate re- seemed to be “in over his head.” have been why a young man named ports — published in the Star and After being turned away from the Anthony Smith, who appeared gossip website Gawker — claimed meeting, the group tried to leave its alongside the mayor in a photo- the mayor had been videotaped offering at Rob Ford’s office but end- graph, was killed at the end of smoking what appeared to be crack ed up having to carry it away. Insurance rates rise despite promised cuts THE CANADIAN PRESS Notice of Commencement of Environmental Assessment TORONTO — The New Democrats are accusing the governing Liberals of allowing auto insurers to raise rates while promising to provide a cut. The study will be carried out according to the approved terms of NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says she’s received com- Rainy River Gold Project reference and the requirements of the Ontario Environmental plaints from dozens of people who say their rates have Rainy River Resources Ltd. Assessment Act. Results from this study will be documented in jumped, including a woman from Bramalea who says her an environmental assessment report, which will be submitted to premiums are going up more than 30 per cent even the ministry for a review. At that time, the public and other inter- though her driving record hasn’t changed. Rainy River Resources Ltd. has initiated an environmental assess- ested persons will be informed when and where the environ- Susan Wright says the cost of her policy for two cars, ment under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act for the mental assessment report can be reviewed. which includes two drivers and two occasional drivers, Rainy River Gold Project. went up from $3,612 to $4,867. She says she called her insurer and they told her that This Provincial Environmental Assessment process is one of two rates are going up across the board. The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and under- environmental assessment processes required for approval of Finance Minister Charles Sousa says rates overall ground gold mine with related processing facilities and infrastruc- the Rainy River Gold Project. A Federal environmental assess- have actually gone down marginally since last year and ture, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. located in the ment is also required pursuant to the Canadian Environmental he’s asked the provincial regulator to take appropriate Township of Chapple, approximately 65 kilometres (by road) north- Assessment Act, 2012. Environmental Impact Statement Guide- measures to ensure rates don’t go up. lines were issued on December 18, 2012 by the Canadian Envi- west of Fort Frances, Ontario. The Liberals promised in the May 2 budget to lower ronmental Assessment Agency, which provide the scope of the auto insurance premiums by 15 per cent on average Federal Environmental Assessment. across the province after the NDP demanded a cut. The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the local Wright, who is retired and whose husband is planning economy and provide exceptional employment opportunities. Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Ontario Ministry to retire, says she can’t afford the monthly increase. of the Environment and the Canadian Environmental Assess- ment Agency to develop a coordinated environmental assessment process, including coordinated public consultation Transit funding report opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of effort. suggests gas tax, HST hike Consultation THE CANADIAN PRESS Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and TORONTO — Ontario’s transportation agency is rec- other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate ommending a regional gas tax and sales tax increase esti- mated to cost an average family $477 a year to help fund in the environmental assessment process by attending consul- public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. tation opportunities or contacting Rainy River Resources Ltd. The five cent a litre gas tax and one percentage point directly with information, comments or questions. Upcoming hike in the HST are among four new fees Metrolinx is consultation events will be advertized in local papers and also proposing in a report Monday to raise $2 billion a year published at www.rainyriverresources.com. for transit. The others include a 25 cents per day business off-street parking levy and a 15 per cent increase in devel- The Process If you would like to be added to our project mailing list or have opment charges. project-related questions, please contact: Metrolinx says a regional increase in the HST to 14 per On May 15, 2013 the Provincial Minister of the Environment ap- cent from the current 13 per cent would bring in $1.3 bil- Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. lion a year if applied only in the greater Toronto and proved the amended terms of reference for the Rainy River Gold Vice President, Environment & Sustainability Hamilton region. Project. A copy of the approved terms of reference is available at: But the report says that due to the administration and Rainy River Resources Ltd. 1111 Victoria Avenue East collection of HST at the federal and provincial levels, it http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community- may be necessary to increase the tax across Ontario. It Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 says if that happens, revenue collected outside of the and-Environment/environmental-assessment-process T. 807-622-8111 GTHA would be exclusively directed to priorities outside E-mail. [email protected] of the region. The approved terms of reference is also available during business The agency said while the gas tax and HST hikes hours at the following Rainy River Resources offices: Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environ- would cost the average household in the region about mental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal $477 a year, that would increase to about $977 for a family information such as name, address, telephone number and property location in- of five with an above-average income and two cars driven 1 Richmond Street W., Ste 701 5967 Highway 11/71 cluded in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter a total of 40,000 kilometres a year. Toronto, ON Emo, ON and will be released, if requested, to any person. Metrolinx president Rob Prichard says the agency re- T. 416-645-7280 T. 807-482-2501 alizes $477 a year is a lot, but he says that will be offset by the benefits of less congestion. Metrolinx is also recommending other tools, such as paying for park- ASK ABOUT MAROSTICA’S ing at GO Transit stations and allow- Peace of Mind Trouble Free Travel Special LIMITED LIFETIME ing drivers to pay to use carpool PARTS WARRANTY ON REPAIRS! lanes even if they have no passen- Change Oil and Filter, Lube Chassis, Lube all Locks and Latches, Top Up All Fluids, gers. save Inspect Air Filter, Check Heater Control Operation, Inspect Battery and Charging The transportation agency says all System, Check All Belts, Lights & Hoses, Check Wipers and Washer Operation, the revenues would be dedicated to Check Brakes and Steering, Check CV Boots and Axles, Rotate Tires and Check $ 95 public transit projects, with 25 per with 00 Condition, Check Coolant Strength and Condition, Inspect Radiator and Hoses. coupon cent carved out for municipalities in $ 89 the area to spend on local transit and transportation projects. 20 Premier Kathleen Wynne said her government will take the recommen- with this coupon 777 Central Ave. • 345-3300 • 1-877-345-3302 dations under advisement. Page 8, The Westend Weekly, May 29, 2013

The Bookworm Sez by Terri Schlichenmeyer “Is Work Killing You? A Doctor’s Prescription for Treating Workplace Stress” by David Posen, MD

Posen sees “first-hand and up tributors to workplace stress are work on a regular basis. one question that kept popping pages and pages of ideas meant close the psychological and volume (an increase in work- As an employer, you’ll also into mind: why isn’t this book to make the business world bet- physical damage” caused by load, to the point of overload), get more out of your employees taught in school? ter, do-able from dual sides of workplace woes. Employees velocity (accelerated speed at if you encourage healthy You’ll ask yourself that, too, the paycheck. are stretched too thin, they’re which employees are expected habits. If it’s feasible, let them as you devour this common- This is one of those books doing more work for less to work), and abuse (office bul- go home early when work is sense, how-to, rant-slash-ad- that could potentially benefit money - some businesses even lies who “wreak havoc”). finished. Share the wealth – or vice book because author and anyone who works for a living, expect employees to work Other issues come into play, at least make salaries more eq- physician David Posen makes and I’m excited to finally see through lunches, weekends, but these are the top three. uitable. Help employees deal many good points for employ- this topic tackled. I think that if holidays, and vacations – So what can you do? with office politics. Know the ees and business owners alike. a stress-free workday is what which often leads to headaches, Though it’s a “hard sell,” difference between “excellent In making those arguments, he your business needs, then read- forgetfulness, irritability, agita- Posen says studies indicate that service and excessive service.” underscores his research by ing “Is Work Killing You?” tion, and depression that Posen productivity, mental clarity, and Prioritize projects wisely and sharing dozens of anecdotes should be your goal. directly attributes to work-re- energy actually improve when discourage multitasking. from his patients and others, c.2013, House of Anansi lated stress. work hours are reduced, face- Lastly, ease up. Your employ- and some of them are jaw- $18.95 US and Canada “Workplaces are making peo- time and meetings become op- ees’ health and your bottom droppingly uncomfortable to 358 pages ple sick,” he says, and no one tional, vacation-taking is line both depend on it. read. Posen doesn’t leave us seems willing to discuss it. mandatory, and employees are Wow. As I was reading “Is hanging on those squirmy de- You set goals at the beginning As he sees it, the biggest con- encouraged to disconnect from Work Killing You?” there was tails for long, though; he offers of the fiscal year and you already know that your employees won’t make them. Yes, they’ve had to push a little harder than they did before Notice of Commencement of and they’ve endured some lay- Environmental Assessment offs but everybody seems to have adjusted. Still, you know that morale is low and you’re thinking a fun group event Rainy River Gold Project might help. The study will be carried out according to the approved terms Rainy River Resources Ltd. of reference and the requirements of the Ontario Environmental According to David Posen, Assessment Act MD, you’re on the right track . Results from this study will be documented in but there are lots more things Rainy River Resources Ltd. has initiated an environmental an environmental assessment report, which will be submitted to assessment under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act the ministry for a review. At that time, the public and other you can do for your employees. for the Rainy River Gold Project. interested persons will be informed when and where the In his book “Is Work Killing environmental assessment report can be reviewed. You?” you’ll see how helping The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and them will help you. underground gold mine with related processing facilities and This Provincial Environmental Assessment process is one of In his medical practice, David infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. two environmental assessment processes required for approval located in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 of the Rainy River Gold Project. A Federal environmental kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. assessment is also required pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Environmental Impact Relay for The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the Statement Guidelines were issued on December 18, 2012 by local economy and provide exceptional employment the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, which opportunities. provide the scope of the Federal Environmental Assessment.

Life update Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and the Canadian Environmental submitted by Rainy River Assessment Agency to develop a coordinated environmental RFL Committee assessment process, including coordinated public consultation opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of effort. It’s hard to believe that Relay for Life in Rainy River is less Consultation than a month away! The committee has been busy recruiting Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and teams, searching for attendees other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate for our Survivor Supper and or- in the environmental assessment process by attending ganizing a fun-filled evening consultation opportunities or contacting Rainy River for all of our participants! If Resources Ltd. directly with information, comments or you have ever thought about questions. Upcoming consultation events will be advertized in entering a team, it’s not too late local papers and also published at to join us. www.rainyriverresources.com. We currently have 11 teams ready to join our fight. They are If you would like to be added to our project mailing list or have out in our communities collect- project-related questions, please contact: ing pledges, selling luminaries The Process Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. and organizing fundraising Vice President, Environment & Sustainability events to benefit the Canadian On May 15, 2013 the Provincial Minister of the Environment Rainy River Resources Ltd. 1111 Victoria Avenue East Cancer Society! Their efforts approved the amended terms of reference for the Rainy River and your support help the Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 Gold Project. A copy of the approved terms of reference is T. 807-622-8111 Canadian Cancer Society fight available at: E-mail. [email protected] cancer everyday though funding research, promoting pre- http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community-and- Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the vention and providing support Environment/environmental-assessment-process Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the for people living with cancer. submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone If you wish to purchase a lu- The approved terms of reference is also available during number and property location included in a submission will become part business hours at the following Rainy River Resources offices: of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, minary in honour of a cancer to any person. survivor or in memory a loved 1 Richmond Street W., Ste 701 5967 Highway 11 / 71 one lost to cancer, they are for Toronto, ON Emo, ON sale at Canada Post in Rainy T. 416-645-7280 T. 807-482-2501 River. You may also purchase them from any participant, or you may purchase them online. Luminaries are placed around the track and lit during a moving ceremony after sunset. Not only do they pay tribute to cancer survivors and loved ones lost, but they also provide inspiration for participants walk- ing the track throughout the night. This year the Survivor’s Sup- per will take place at the Rainy River Evangelical Church. If you know of a cancer survivor, or you are one, please contact Julie Tiboni (852-1473) for more information or to register for the supper. We invite all of the supper attendees to join us on the track at Riverview Ele- mentary for our Survivor’s Vic- tory Lap, where we pay tribute to cancer survivors. We also encourage the community to join us at this time. If you would like to become a volunteer, we have many opportunities to do so, before, during and after the event. Some of the most critical components to the event are the raising and take down of the tent, and event day set up. Other areas include luminary sales and set-up, entertainment, food services, Fight Back Zone, among others! Please contact Georgia Kreger (488- 5778 or by email [email protected]) if you could spare an hour or two to lend us a hand. Thank you to our incredible teams and amazing communities! Visit our website www.re- layforlife.ca/rainyriver for more information or to make a donation. Please support the efforts of our participants out and about in the community so that we may continue to celebrate victories made possible by donors, volunteers, partners and staff, while continuing to work toward a future where no Canadian fears cancer. Important dates to remember: Team Captain Meeting – *Tuesday, June 11 @ 7pm RR Rec Centre** (change of date) *Bank Night – Monday, June 17 (scheduled times 4:30pm- 7pm) A6 News Wednesday, May 29, 2013 THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL

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THE REGION Woman fails roadside breath test A 33-year-old Gorham Township woman is to appear in court on June 21 on a charge of impaired driving. Provincial police said the accused’s blood-alcohol reading registered double the legal limit around 1 a.m. Sun- day during a roadside breath test on Highway 589. The accused was charged with having a blood-alcohol reading of more than 80 milligrams. — North Shore Bu- reau Vehicle hits ditch; woman charged A 37-year-old Ware Township woman’s blood-alcohol reading was twice the legal limit Saturday afternoon when officers responded to a report about a vehicle in a Highway 17 ditch. When police arrived at the scene near Dog River Road near Raith, the vehicle’s driver “exhibited obvious signs of impairment,” police said Monday. The accused was charged with impaired driving. She is to appear in Thunder Bay court on July 15. — North Shore Bureau Tips lead police to impaired driving suspects Three men have been charged with impaired driving over the past week after provincial police acted on tips from the public in the Fort Frances and Atikokan areas. Police said that the latest charge was laid against a driver from Atikokan on Friday after police received a complaint about 11 p.m. of a possible impaired driver in the community. In a separate incident on Thursday, police stopped a vehicle driven by a Timmins man at about 8 p.m. after receiving a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle being driven erratically in the Off Lake Road area near Fort Frances. And in a third incident last Tuesday, officers stopped a vehicle in the town of Fort Frances at about 3 a.m. and ar- rested a local man for drunk driving. RAINY RIVER RESOURCES LTD. Toronto (Head Office) Emo Office Thunder Bay Office Three men, aged 23, 49 and 55, are to appear in Fort Investor inquiries: 1 Richmond St. W., Suite 701 5967 Highway 11/71 1111Victoria Ave. E. Frances and Atikokan courts on June 24 and 27. — North- 1.416.645.7289 Toronto, ON M5H 3W4 Emo, ON P0W 1E0 Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1B7 west Bureau

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Rainy River Gold Project Rainy River Resources Ltd. Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the environmental assessment process by attending As part of the planning process for the Rainy River Gold consultation opportunities; or contacting Rainy River Project, Rainy River Resources Ltd. has completed a draft Resources Ltd. directly with information, comments or Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact questions. Consultation opportunities will occur throughout the Statement) for the Rainy River Gold Project. planning process including this opportunity to provide comments on the draft Environmental Assessment Report. All The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and upcoming consultation events will be advertized in local papers underground gold mine with related processing facilities and and also published at: www.rainyriverresources.com. infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. located in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 As part of this consultation process, a draft Environmental kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. Assessment Report intended to meet both the Federal and Provincial requirements is being made available for public The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the review and comment beginning July 19, 2013. The draft local economy and provide exceptional employment Environmental Assessment Report can be accessed from our opportunities. website:

http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community-and- Environment/environmental-assessment-process/default.aspx

or, a hard copy will be available for viewing during normal business hours at the following locations:

Barwick Emo Township of Chapple Rainy River Resources Ltd. 54 Barwick Road 5967 Highway 11/71 Barwick, ON P0W 1A0 Emo, ON P0W 1E0 T. 807-487-2354 T. 807-482-2501

Fort Frances Rainy River Fort Frances Public Library Rainy River Library 601 Reid Avenue 334 4th Street Fort Frances, ON P9A 0A2 Rainy River, ON P0W 1L0 T. 807-274-9879 T. 807-852-3375

Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Canadian Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Agency and the Ontario Ministry of Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone the Environment to develop a coordinated environmental number and property location included in a submission will become part assessment process, including coordinated public consultation of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of effort. to any person.

THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Business A13 Coca-Cola Market drops on weak U.S. earnings THE CANADIAN PRESS struggles TORONTO — Several disappointing U.S. earnings reports pulled North Ameri- can stock markets lower on Tuesday, while with shift away investors sold off materials and energy stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index lost 11.46 points to 12,516.89, closing out a tightly- from soda traded session ahead of comments from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS both Canada’s central bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday. NEW YORK — Coca-Cola is struggling to sell more so- The Canadian dollar was up 0.45 of a da in the U.S., and it can’t seem to catch a break. cent to 96.47 cents US before the Bank of The world’s largest beverage maker on Tuesday Canada issues its first policy decision un- blamed a confluence of factors including unusually bad der new governor Stephen Poloz, sched- weather for its disappointing second-quarter results. It uled for 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday. cited cold, wet conditions at home and flooding in parts On the TSX, materials stocks dropped of Europe for weak volume growth globally. Profit de- 2.2 per cent, as Agrium (TSX:AGU) fell clined 4 per cent. $2.42 to $93.16. The temporary setbacks clouded the underlying chal- The energy sector closed 0.3 per cent lenge the company faces in North America and other de- lower with the August crude contract on THE CANADIAN PRESS THE CANADIAN PRESS veloped markets, where soda consumption has been de- the New York Mercantile Exchange weak- Ben Bernanke on Wednesday that could Shares of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. (TSX:L) clining for years amid criticism that sugary drinks fuel ening 32 cents to US$106 a barrel. set the tone in markets for the rest of the pulled back a day after the company an- obesity rates. Gold stocks were some of the biggest summer. nounced it planned to buy Shoppers Drug In the latest quarter, for example, Coca-Cola said soda gainers as August bullion rose $6.90 to “It’s sort of a wait and see attitude. No Mart Corp. (TSX:SC) for $12.4 billion in volume in North America fell 4 per cent. But the figure US$1,290.40 an ounce while the TSX gold one wants to position themselves too much cash and stock — a deal that has sparked a has declined in 20 of the 26 quarters since the start of sector rose 3.1 per cent. The September in one way or the other,” said Norman review by two ratings agencies. 2007, including a 2 per cent slide a year ago. copper contract on the Nymex gained 4.2 Raschkowan, North American strategist Standard & Poor’s is placing the com- It was flat in four quarters and rose by just 1 per cent cents to US$3.187 a pound. with Mackenzie Financial Corp. panies on CreditWatch “with negative im- in the other two quarters. In the U.S., investors still had plenty to In particular, investors will be looking plications,” which means it may lower or Still, executives expressed confidence they’d be able digest as both Coca-Cola, the world’s for any further guidance on when the Fed affirm the ratings within the next three to return to growth with greater investments in market- largest beverage maker, and retail broker- will start to reduce its monetary stimu- months. ing, new packaging and other tactics. age Charles Schwab, delivered second- lus. DBRS also placed Shoppers Drug Mart “I hate to use the weather, but a lot of it was the quarter results that disappointed analysts. The Fed is currently spending US$85 under review with negative implications, weather,” Chief Financial Officer Gary Fayard said in Coca-Cola reported declining profits billion a month to buy financial assets in reflecting Loblaw’s “potential assumption an interview on CNBC, apparently acknowledging the and weak volume growth for the quarter. the hope of keeping long-term borrowing of approximately $1 billion of Shoppers’ frequency with which companies cite the weather when Charles Schwab said its profits fell seven rates low and stimulating the U.S. econo- debt.” they deliver disappointing results. per cent to $256 million, or 18 cents per my. The new money created by the vari- Loblaw stock dipped $1.53 to $48.60, When asked if people drink less soda when it’s cold share, in the second quarter, from $275 mil- ous monetary stimulus enacted in recent while Shoppers moved down 43 cents to and wet outside, Fayard said that was indeed the case. lion, or 20 cents per share, a year earlier. years have been one of the key drivers of $59.69. “We are an industry that’s susceptible to weather,” he On Wall Street, the Dow and S&P moved the markets. Barrick Gold stock (TSX:ABX) lifted said. back after closing at record highs for three nearly six per cent after a Chilean appeals Coke’s shares fell 90 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to $40.11. Disappointing retail sales figures on consecutive sessions. The Dow shifted Monday reinforced expectations that the court ruled against the world’s largest Over the past year, the company’s stock is up more than back 32.41 points to 15,451.85, the Nasdaq 7 per cent. so-called “tapering” may take place later gold mining company on Monday. The composite index was 8.99 points lower to in the year than previously thought. court ruled in favour of Chilean Indians Looking ahead to the second half of the year, execu- 3,598.50 while the S&P 500 index slid 6.24 tives expressed confidence that the weather would even “The markets have rallied since (the who accuse Barrick of contaminating points to 1,676.26. Fed) softened their view, so people are a their water downstream and creating out and that business would improve, including in key North American markets were holding markets such as India, China and North America. bit confused about how the Fed really sees more doubts about the future of the back from any major shifts before the testi- In the meantime, Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo Inc. the current environment,” Raschkowan world’s highest gold mine. Shares of the mony from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman have been trying to come up with a soda that uses a nat- added. company gained 93 cents to $16.620. ural, low-calorie sweetener to reverse the slide in U.S. soda consumption. The challenge is that such sweeteners often have a bad aftertaste. Notably, Coca-Cola has yet to MARKET MOVERS roll out a mid-calorie version of Fanta and Sprite using the sweetener stevia that it began testing last summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS (TSX:SC). Pharmacy. Down 43 ent company George Weston points): cents, or 0.72 per cent, at Ltd. (TSX:WN) on CreditWatch Border Petroleum Corp. TORONTO — Some of the $59.69 on 6.11 million with negative implications. We- (TSXV:BOR). Oil and gas. Up most active companies trad- shares. Standard & Poor’s ston shares were down 1.5 cents, or 100 per cent, at Chrysler to start ed Tuesday on the Toronto placed the pharmacy chain $2.14, or 2.46 per cent, at three cents on 9.91 million Stock Exchange and the TSX and Loblaw (TSX:L) on Credit- $84.86 on 387,065 shares. shares. Venture Exchange: Watch “with negative implica- Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Brookemont Capital Inc. selling new midsize tions,” meaning it may lower Miner. Up 30 cents, or six per (TSXV:BKT). Miner. Down half TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE or affirm the ratings within the cent, at $5.30 on 4.80 million a cent, or 9.09 per cent, at (12,516.89 down 11.46 next three months. The an- shares. five cents on 5.26 million car next year points): nouncement came a day after shares. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY). the two struck a friendly deal TORONTO VENTURE EX- Oil and gas. Up three cents, or pegged at $12.4 billion. CHANGE (910.84 up 14.12 STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — Chrysler will start 0.52 per cent, at $5.84 on Loblaw Companies selling a completely new midsize car during the first 14.62 million shares. Ltd. Grocer. Down NEW BOARD CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT quarter of next year, company executives confirmed on Twin Butte Energy Ltd. $1.53, or 3.05 per Tuesday. (TSX:TBE). Oil and gas. Down cent, at $48.60 on 17 cents, or 8.76 per cent, at The replacement for the aging Chrysler 200 and Dodge 4.81 million shares. $1.77 on 11.06 million Avenger is badly needed for the company to compete with Standard & Poor’s Mr. Greg S. Arason shares. rating agency also the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in the New Board Member Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. placed Loblaw’s par- most popular part of the U.S. auto market. Chrysler officials gave few details about the new car. It The Thunder Bay Port Authority Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. will be built at a factory in Sterling Heights, Mich., north Greg S. Arason was elected as the Board’s new Chair at a meeting held Wednesday, of Detroit, where the 200 and Avenger are now built. The June 26, 2013. officials confirmed the timing of the car Tuesday while taking reporters on a tour of the factory’s new paint Mr. Arason has been a Director with Thunder Bay Port Authority since 2011 and shop. resides in Winnipeg. He served as President and C.E.O. of the Canadian Wheat Board from 2006 to 2008 and from 1998 to 2002. He was C.E.O. of Manitoba Pool Elevators Chrysler’s current midsize cars were unveiled in 2006 from 1988 to 1998 and has served on many corporate and industry associations and updated three years ago. Their designs are the oldest including the Western Transportation Advisory Council, the Western Grain Elevator in the midsize car market, and buyers pay far less for Association and the Vancouver Port Authority. them than nearly all competitors. The 200 and Avenger • Interior and Exterior Renovations generally are noisier, get lower gas mileage and have • Basement Re-Builds worse rides than the competition, a bad combination in 758 MacDonell, Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 4A6 THUNDER BAY PORT AUTHORITY 100 MAIN STREET the hotly contested market. THUNDER BAY, ON P7B 6R9 The new car likely will be built with components joint- 622-1919 (807) 345-6400 www.portofthunderbay.ca ly designed with Italian automaker Fiat SpA, which owns email: [email protected] a majority stake in Chrysler. Through June, Chrysler has sold just 136,000 200s and Avengers combined. While sales are up over last year, Notice of Consultation they’re far below the top-selling cars in the midsize seg- Opportunity ment. For instance, Toyota sold almost 208,000 Camrys through June, while Honda sold 187,000 Accords. Rainy River Gold Project Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and other Rainy River Resources Ltd. interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the environmental assessment process by attending consultation opportunities; As part of the planning process for the Rainy River Gold Project, Rainy or contacting Rainy River Resources Ltd. directly with information, River Resources Ltd. has completed a draft Environmental Assessment comments or questions. Consultation opportunities will occur throughout Report (Environmental Impact Statement) for the Rainy River Gold the planning process including this opportunity to provide comments on the Project. draft Environmental Assessment Report. All upcoming consultation events will be advertized in local papers and also published at: The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and underground www.rainyriverresources.com. gold mine with related processing facilities and infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. located in the Township of As part of this consultation process, a draft Environmental Assessment Chapple, approximately 65 kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Report intended to meet both the Federal and Provincial requirements is Ontario. being made available for public review and comment beginning July 19, 2013. The draft Environmental Assessment Report can be accessed from The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the local economy our website: and provide exceptional employment opportunities. http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community-and- Environment/environmental-assessment-process/default.aspx

or, a hard copy will be available for viewing during normal business hours at the following locations: Barwick Emo Township of Chapple Rainy River Resources Ltd. 54 Barwick Road 5967 Highway 11/71 Barwick, ON P0W 1A0 Emo, ON P0W 1E0 T. 807-487-2354 T. 807-482-2501

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Thunder Bay Toronto Brodie Resource Library Rainy River Resources Ltd. 216 South Brodie Street 701-1 Richmond Street West Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C2 Toronto, ON M5H 3W4 T. 807-345-8275 T. 416-645-7280 The Process The draft Environmental Assessment Report will also be available at local Aboriginal community offices. The Rainy River Gold Project requires approval under two environmental assessment processes: a Federal environmental assessment under the Your written comments about the draft Environmental Assessment Report Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and a Provincial are requested by August 19, 2013. All comments and questions about the environmental assessment pursuant to the Ontario Environmental Rainy River Gold Project and the draft Environmental Assessment Report Assessment Act. The scope of the Federal Environmental Assessment is should be directed to: guided by the Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines issued on Quality & Beauty December 18, 2012 by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. designed for a lifetime Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. The Provincial Environmental Assessment will be carried out according the Vice President, Environment & Sustainability Amended Terms of Reference approved by the Provincial Minister of the Rainy River Resources Ltd. Custom jewellery designed by Environment on May 15, 2013. 1111 Victoria Avenue East two on-site goldsmiths. Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 Consultation T. 807-622-8111 E-mail. [email protected] Your trusted local jeweller Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Canadian Environmental for over 25 years. Assessment Agency and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to develop Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the a coordinated environmental assessment process, including coordinated Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, public consultation opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and effort. property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. 1094 Memorial Ave. | 475.8868 | www.exquisite.ca Page 9, The Westend Weekly, July 17, 2013 Rainycrest hosts a warm Community charity auction and sunny garden party rescheduled to September 7th The Rainy River Community become unmanageable. In addition, total purchases Garage Sale originally set for The Charity Auction will be over $20.00 shall be consid- RailRoad Daze, Saturday, July held Saturday, September 7th ered a charitable donation, 20th has been redesigned and at the same location- the front making the lucky bidder eligi- re-scheduled to Saturday, Sep- portion of the Rainy River ble for a tax deductible receipt. tember 7th, 2013 as a Charity Municipal Garage- and addi- So enjoy your summer and Auction. A veritable mountain tional donations of items will RailRoad Daze. And mark the of goods has already been do- continue to be accepted every date, Saturday, September 7th nated for the event by mem- Monday until sales date. at 10:00 am for the Commu- bers of the community and the Please call Carolyn Kreger nity Charitable Auction Sale in Committee felt the logistics of 852-2886 or Mel Murray 852- support of the Rainy River a Garage Sale for the busy 3308 for additional details. Locum House. RailRoad Daze weekend had Donor Wall set up at Rainycrest

This is the Older Adult Program garden. Inset is a sampling of the tulip and sunflower shaped cookies we enjoyed. Nikki Baird of Riverside and Steve Gushulak in front of new donor wall. nis. Each had tour guides and By Marlene Deschamps had bannock along with cook- By Marlene Deschamps a table of refreshments and was done by Herb Walner of and designate where they want Rainycrest hosted it's second ies and each had a draw for a Rainycrest came under the Garden Party on Tuesday, July cookies. The Kiwanis even door prize. The Horticultural Devlin and it looks just as pro- the names placed. Donations had a donation from Doubly umbrella of Riverside in 2005 fessional as the ones located in can be made by groups, agen- 16th from 1:30 until 3:30 pm. Society Garden also has veg- and like the hospitals in Fort It was a chance to showcase Delicious and saw decorated etables growing. The pepper the hospitals. This will allow cies or in memory of individ- small cupcakes that looked Frances, Emo and Rainy River people to donate to Riverside uals the four beautiful gardens plants and cucumbers looked they now have a donor wall. which are sponsored and like flowers. At the Older delicious and the tomato plants Adults Garden there were They worked in cooperation maintained by The Horticul- are loaded with tomatoes. with General Supply and the tural Society, United Native cookies shaped like tulips and What an enjoyable way to sunflowers. The UNFC also wall was put out for local ten- Friendship Centre, Older spend some afternoon hours. der which allowed Riverside Adults Program and the Kiwa- to save quite a bit of money. It Rainy River GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT

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Rainy River Gold Project Rainy River Resources Ltd. Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate The sky’s the limit in the environmental assessment process by attending As part of the planning process for the Rainy River Gold consultation opportunities; or contacting Rainy River Project, Rainy River Resources Ltd. has completed a draft Resources Ltd. directly with information, comments or Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact questions. Consultation opportunities will occur throughout the Statement) for the Rainy River Gold Project. planning process including this opportunity to provide comments on the draft Environmental Assessment Report. All The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and upcoming consultation events will be advertized in local papers underground gold mine with related processing facilities and and also published at: www.rainyriverresources.com. infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. located in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 As part of this consultation process, a draft Environmental kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. Assessment Report intended to meet both the Federal and Provincial requirements is being made available for public The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the review and comment beginning July 19, 2013. The draft Free Loader local economy and provide exceptional employment Environmental Assessment Report can be accessed from our M9960 opportunities. website: $7,500 value http://www.rainyriverresources.com/Community-and- 99hp 90PT0 Shuttle Shift, Grand Cab, Heat and Air, Environment/environmental-assessment-process/default.aspx F24/R24 Transmission, 4-wheel Drive or, a hard copy will be available for viewing during normal Hay Season Special ends July 31st business hours at the following locations:

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Saturday, July 27 Thunder Bay Toronto Brodie Resource Library Rainy River Resources Ltd. B&B Schulzki Residence 216 South Brodie Street 701-1 Richmond Street West 794 George Rd.W. off Hwy #602, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C2 Toronto, ON M5H 3W4 south of Emo, Watch for Signs T. 807-345-8275 T. 416-645-7280 The Process 10:00 a.m. Sharp The draft Environmental Assessment Report will also be The Rainy River Gold Project requires approval under two available at local Aboriginal community offices. environmental assessment processes: a Federal environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Your written comments about the draft Environmental Riverbend Auction Services Act, 2012 and a Provincial environmental assessment pursuant Assessment Report are requested by August 19, 2013. All to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The scope of comments and questions about the Rainy River Gold Project the Federal Environmental Assessment is guided by the and the draft Environmental Assessment Report should be Moving Sale Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines issued on directed to: Many Household items including furniture, some December 18, 2012 by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. The Provincial Environmental Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. Collectibles, Tools, Recreation including Potter’s Wheel, Vice President, Environment & Sustainability Assessment will be carried out according the Amended Terms Rainy River Resources Ltd. Kiln, Misc. including Water trough & corral panels. of Reference approved by the Provincial Minister of the 1111 Victoria Avenue East No reserves, everything must go, something for everyone! Environment on May 15, 2013. Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 T. 807-622-8111 Consultation E-mail. [email protected] Auctioneer: Telford Advent, member of the Lunch Auctioneering Assoc. of Ontario Rainy River Resources Ltd. is working with the Canadian Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act Environmental Assessment Agency and the Ontario Ministry of , unless otherwise stated in the Available Cash or good cheques accepted, All Sales Final, submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone Not Responsible for Accidents the Environment to develop a coordinated environmental number and property location included in a submission will become part assessment process, including coordinated public consultation of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, Professional Service with a Country Touch opportunities wherever possible to reduce duplication of effort. to any person. For further information contact Bernie Schulzki 482-2235

A10 FORT FRANCES TIMES Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Most struggling to make hay Summer of adventures ahead Press release team leaders, Shannon Kabatay out to the east end of the Here we are the middle of I certainly appreciated his and Sandi Elliott. district in search of barn swal- July, when we should be near- willingness to help out–another Hello and boozhoo from the Christina Vandermeer and low nesting sites (barn swallows ing the end of our first crop of great thing about living in small 2013 Stewardship Youth Rang- Kelli Cole are our assistant team recently were designated as a hay. community. ers of Fort Frances District! leaders. threatened species under On- Instead, most are struggling • • • We’re excited to have the tario’s Endangered Species Act). to make hay. ’Tis the season for weddings. We are participating in a I remember a few years ago Two weeks ago, we celebrat- Ministry of Natural Resources’ opportunity to share weekly up- We spent the day looking someone saying to me that we ed the marriage of Noreen and summer employment program dates with you about what we under local bridges and cul- pretty much need to cut hay in Dan. Then this past weekend, that provides youth like us with learn this summer while work- verts for signs of barn swallow the rain in hopes of being able Steph and Aaron were married valuable hands-on work experi- ing on many different projects. activity and also observed an to bale in the sun. And that’s in Curtis and Harriet’s beautiful ence, personal and professional Our first week started with abundance of wildlife, including exactly how this past week has spraying done Friday morning, yard–it was perfect! development, and the opportu- three days dedicated to en- a bear, wolf, and many varieties been. but it was still limited as to Yes, it was hot but it was a nity to expand our knowledge suring we complete our sum- of birds and insects. You can speed the process where I could travel on the lot better than pouring rain. of natural resource manage- mer projects safely. We learned On the third day, we went of drying the hay up by rak- plots. Besides, none of us should comment. about the Workplace Hazard- to Mrs. Cousineau’s summer ing. But with our unpredictable We are in the process of plain about the heat given the This is the first in a series of ous Materials Information Sys- class at St. Michael’s School and weather, it makes you wonder preparing for our annual open long winter we had this past weekly articles we will be writ- tem (WHMIS), violence in the the United Native Friendship if you should since it could be house at EARS so there are year! ing to share all the great things workplace prevention, “Bear- Centre, as well to help teach raining by the time you are lots of little areas that need to Wishing both couples all the we’re doing this summer. Wise,” personal protective students about the many spe- done! be addressed and shined up. It best as they start this next chap- We are fortunate to be part- equipment use, marine safety, cies in our district. Since I’ll be away for most of seems hard to believe it is that ter in their lives. nering with the United Native and the Global Positioning Sys- The students were eager to this week, I had to put myself time already since our season • • • Friendship Centre and Shooni- tem (GPS), a space-based satel- learn and had many questions on hold anyway. But I’m hoping was so darn late in starting. Just a reminder that the yaa Wa-Biitong for the first lite navigation system. that we were pleased to answer Mother Nature will co-operate • • • Rainy River Soil & Crop Asso- time, which is allowing us to In Week 1, the Stewardship about local wildlife like red fox, for the rest of you people. I was lucky to have a good ciation’s annual tour will begin expand the program locally and Youth Rangers first toured the timber wolf, skunk, and lake • • • neighbour (Doug) come over Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. have two six-person teams. MNR buildings to meet the lo- sturgeon, among others. Speaking of rain, the Emo and finish baling up the hay at at Larry Lamb’s place. Our teams are made up of cal staff and become acquaint- A highlight from our presen- Agricultural Research Station EARS the other night. The stu- We will have a few stops a balance of aboriginal and ed with the facilities. Afterward, tation was showing the students last week recorded 69 mm dents were unable to work late before having a barbecue lunch non-aboriginal youth (Mitchell we started our first project at animal pelts, and allowing them (nearly three inches), so we and I was baling at home. at the new community pasture Jones-Foy from Nicickousemen- Rice Bay. to interact with them and ask were off the plots for the most It was calling for rain the at 1 p.m. ecaning, Justin Whitecrow from Despite the heat, we learned questions. part. following day and the hay had The EARS open house will Seine River, Jordan Desserre some hands-on skills and Overall, it’s been a great start Needless to say, the weeds been cut for a week already, so be held that same evening (7 from Pinewood, and Nika worked as a team to assemble to what is shaping up to be a quickly were getting ahead of I called Doug and despite not p.m.) Tuesday, Brody Hogan, Jonah multiple storage units that will fantastic summer! us. baling before, he did a great job We look forward to seeing Cawston, Maryam Seid, and be used to permanently store Look for our weekly article I managed to get a bit of and it was all rolled up! everyone once again this year! Alexis Holland, all from Fort program equipment. for updates on our projects and Frances), led by our courageous The next day, we ventured work in Fort Frances District. Cooling trend on tap for weekend Storms are likely tonight, day, along with a high of 24 (72) and low around 10 (50). with an overnight low of 12 C (75) and low dipping to seven The record high for today INSPECTION (54 F) and light north winds. (45). is 34 (93) set in 1991 while There’s also a risk of thun- The extended outlook calls the record low is six (43) set in Inspection of Approved Aerial Herbicide Spraying derstorms tomorrow, with a for sunny but cool conditions 1918. Normals are 26 (79) and high of 27 (81) and low around for Saturday, with a high of 12 (54). Crossroute Forest 15 (59). just 18 (64) and low near three Sunset tonight is at 9:10 The Ontario Ministry of Natural Expect south winds at five-10 (37). p.m., with sunrise tomorrow at Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect m.p.h. Then Sunday also should be 5:30 a.m. the MNR-approved aerial herbicide spray Sunshine is forecast for Fri- sunny, along with a high of 22 project. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Crossroute Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013 to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 1, 2013. The GATES OPEN AT 11:30 AM herbicide VisionMax, registration #27736 will be used. Irvin N. Anderson Amphitheater Rainy River Waterfront The approved project description and Highway 11 East, International Falls, MN project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the Resolute Forest Products office A DAY OF EPIC ENTERTAINMENT! and on the MNR public website at ADVANCE TICKETS ontario.ca/forestplans beginning $20 April 1, 2013 until March 31, 2014 when the annual work schedule expires. 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Fort Frances Rainy River Thank you for participating, Fort Frances Public Library Rainy River Library 601 Reid Avenue 334 4th Street and for helping us plan Fort Frances, ON P9A 0A2 Rainy River, ON P0W 1L0 T. 807-274-9879 T. 807-852-3375 for the future. Thunder Bay Toronto Brodie Resource Library Rainy River Resources Ltd. 216 South Brodie Street 701-1 Richmond Street West Once you’ve ﬁ nished the survey, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C2 Toronto, ON M5H 3W4 T. 807-345-8275 T. 416-645-7280 please return it to us The Process The draft Environmental Assessment Report will also be by email: ﬀ [email protected] The Rainy River Gold Project requires approval under two available at local Aboriginal community offices. environmental assessment processes: a Federal environmental by fax: 274-9375 assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Your written comments about the draft Environmental Act, 2012 and a Provincial environmental assessment pursuant Assessment Report are requested by August 19, 2013. All by mail or in person to: to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The scope of comments and questions about the Rainy River Gold Project the Federal Environmental Assessment is guided by the and the draft Environmental Assessment Report should be Fort Frances Power Corporation, Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines issued on directed to: December 18, 2012 by the Canadian Environmental 320 Portage Avenue, Assessment Agency. The Provincial Environmental Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. Vice President, Environment & Sustainability Fort Frances, ON P9A 3P9 Assessment will be carried out according the Amended Terms Rainy River Resources Ltd. of Reference approved by the Provincial Minister of the 1111 Victoria Avenue East Environment on May 15, 2013. Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1B7 T. 807-622-8111 Consultation E-mail. [email protected]

fof_20130717_A12_10_k.indd A10 13-07-17 11:05 AM 6 DAILY BULLETIN Thursday, July 18, 2013 U.S. Thursday, July 18, 2013 DAILY BULLETIN 7 Rolling Stone cover sparks ire, questions By Leanne Italie said they would not sell the The accompanying story, he quite in-depth,” she remarked. Husni, a journalism professor THE ASSOCIATED PRESS issue that features an in-depth added, “just seems like a cry for “But my initial reaction is who heads the Magazine Inno- look into how a charming, well- attention” from Rolling Stone. that the photo that’s being used vation Center at the University NEW YORK—Sultry eyes liked teen took a dark turn to- Lauren Gabler had finished almost makes him look like a of Mississippi. burn into the camera lens from ward radical Islam. her fourth Boston Marathon and good guy.” It’s digitally manipulating a behind tousled curls. Stop & Shop and Walgreens was two blocks from the finish Rolling Stone said the cover photo that never is, stressed A scruff of sexy beard and followed suit. line explosions that April day. story was part of its “long-stand- Husni, reached by phone on loose T-shirt are bathed in soft, Tsarnaev is not referred to At first, she thought the Roll- ing commitment to serious and vacation in his native Lebanon. yellow light. as Tsarnaev in the article. The ing Stone photo—released on thoughtful coverage of the most “They’ll probably regret it The close-up of Dzhokhar magazine uses his playful di- the magazine’s website and important political and cultural later,” he said of Rolling Stone’s Tsarnaev on the cover of Rolling minutive instead in a headline: Facebook page—was of a model issues of our day.” handling of its cover. Stone to hit shelves tomorrow “Jahar’s World.” or a rock star. And the magazine has had “Even if it wasn’t doctored, looks more like a young Bob With cover teasers for other “All of a sudden, you realize plenty of covers featuring people it’s going to bring those negative Dylan or Jim Morrison than the stories on Willie Nelson, Jay-Z, that’s the Boston bomber,” said outside the realm of entertain- reactions.” 19-year-old who pleaded not and Robin Thicke, it declares Gabler, who lives in the Wash- ment, from President Obama to Hundreds of Facebook and guilty a little more than a week for the Tsarnaev story: “The ington, D.C. area. Charles Manson. Twitter commenters condemned ago in the Boston Marathon Bomber. How a Popular, Prom- “The cover almost tricks you Putting criminals and alleged the magazine. Many cursed. bombing—his arm in a cast and ising Student was Failed by His into what you’re looking at. criminals on the covers of major Others expressed sadness and his face swollen in court. Family, Fell Into Radical Islam, “I haven’t read the article yet, magazines is justified if they are still more vowed never to read Has the magazine, with its and Became a Monster.” and I know it will probably be major news figures, said Samir or purchase the magazine again. roundly condemned cover, of- Rolling Stone did not address fered the world its first rock star whether the photo was edited FORT FRANCES of an alleged Islamic terrorist? or filtered in any way in a brief The same image of Tsarnaev statement offering condolences was widely circulated and used to bombing survivors and the has been selected as a Ä nalist in the by newspapers and magazines loved ones of the dead. Clearance Sale before. But in this context, it “The fact that Dzhokhar Tsar- took on new criticism and ac- naev is young, and in the same cusations that Rolling Stone age group as many of our read- Summer * Garden Stakes KRAFT CELEBRATION TOUR turned the bombing defendant ers, makes it all the more impor- Bird Houses into something more appealing. tant for us to examine the com- “I can’t think of another in- plexities of this issue and gain a Garden Signs stance in which one has glam- more complete understanding ALL Regular % Wall Art FORT FRANCES VS DRYDEN orized the image of an alleged of how a tragedy like this hap- Priced Summer Butterfl y, Dragonfl y, terrorist,” said Kathleen Hall Ja- pens,” the statement said. Merchandise Off Bumble Bee, etc. mieson, a communications pro- That’s little consolation for * Excludes fresh fessor and the director of the James “Bim” Costello, 30, of “Say it with fl owers” 40 for the $25,000 Prize! Annenberg Public Policy Center Malden, Mass., who needed pig at the University of Pennsylva- skin grafts on most of his right 274-6782 nia. arm and right leg after the 310 Scott Street, Fort Frances “This is the image of a rock bombing. The community with the most votes wins: star,” she noted. His body was pebbled with “This is the image of some- shrapnel, including nails he $25,000 for Curling Club Geothermal Project one who is admired, of someone pulled out of his stomach him- Notice of Consultation who has a fan base, of someone self. Opportunity TSN Sports Centre Live Broadcast • Kraft Community BBQ we are critiquing as art.” Three of his close friends lost Public outrage was swift, in- legs that day while others suf- cluding hard words from the fered serious burns and shrap- Rainy River Gold Project Boston mayor, bombing survi- nel injuries. Rainy River Resources Ltd. Members of the public, agencies, Aboriginal communities and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate vors, and the governor of Mas- “I think whoever wrote the in the environmental assessment process by attending VOTING IS FOR 24 HOURS ONLY sachusetts. article should have their legs As part of the planning process for the Rainy River Gold consultation opportunities; or contacting Rainy River Project, Rainy River Resources Ltd. has completed a draft Resources Ltd. directly with information, comments or At least five retailers with blown off by someone,” struggle Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact questions. Consultation opportunities will occur throughout the strong New England ties—CVS, through treatment, “and then Statement) for the Rainy River Gold Project. planning process including this opportunity to provide Tedeschi Food Stores, and the see who they would choose to comments on the draft Environmental Assessment Report. All Beginning July 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The Rainy River Gold Project is a proposed open pit and upcoming consultation events will be advertized in local papers grocery chain, the Roche Bros.— put on the cover,” he said underground gold mine with related processing facilities and and also published at: www.rainyriverresources.com. infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. located in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 As part of this consultation process, a draft Environmental Ending July 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. kilometres (by road) northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. Assessment Report intended to meet both the Federal and Provincial requirements is being made available for public The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the review and comment beginning July 19, 2013. The draft local economy and provide exceptional employment Environmental Assessment Report can be accessed from our opportunities. website:

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fdb_20130718_A06_06_s.indd 1 13-07-18 12:35 PM Wednesday, July 24, 2013 FORT FRANCES TIMES A11 Curling club’s bid wins out More from A1 nounced on TSN. “I think they really need ended up staying for all 24 “I must commend the Fort to be commended for what hours, and there were about Frances Curling Club’s commit- they’ve done for Fort Frances,” 15-20 people who were there tee and executive for a job well- the mayor added. all night voting in shifts,” Briere done,” said Mayor Avis. Following their meeting with recalled. “I think it’s pulled the com- TSN today, organizers will “The club was packed from munity together. have more of an idea of when 4-7 p.m. on Friday with no free “When they started off, I and where everything will take computers available, and there thought maybe if they can get place Aug. 25, with formal an- were a ton of people who were a couple hundred thousand nouncements to be made in the bringing their wireless devices [votes], they’d be lucky,” he coming weeks. to cast their vote,” he added. admitted. “The step to get TSN to “The support from the com- “But I understand the vote come here is done, and now is munity has been great to see.” this evening was 518,082 for when we plan the party,” Briere Nine other local businesses Fort Frances, which I think is explained. also had computers on site for remarkable.” “After our meetings today, people to vote, with the traffic Mayor Avis stressed it is and after we get a chance to at those locations proving to great to see the volunteerism at tour around town with them be at a steady pace throughout the local curling club. [TSN] to find a location, we their respective business hours. “They’ve always been self- will have a lot better idea of The amount of work the supporting,” he noted. “It’s all what will be taking place in full curling club put in was noted done by volunteer staff. They detail. by Mayor Roy Avis at Monday have very few employees. “We will also be looking night’s council meeting, which “It’s just the public itself that for more volunteers, especially took place shortly after the puts things together and makes adult volunteers, to help out on ‘Awesome’ music winning community was an- it happen. that day,” he added. Taylor Shouldice sang Taylor Swift’s song, monies raised being split between those “Mean,” last Wednesday evening at the participants on hand for the event. Re- Lions Park in Emo during a “Music in freshments also were sold and a 50/50 Residents urged to stay off dock the Park” fundraiser. The audience was draw held. The retreat, for girls aged 10- More from A1 utes of Settlement for gas dis- under the Dedicated Gas Tax encouraged to donate to the “I Am Awe- 14, is being held in September and spaces the outer dock. tribution lines in town pending Funds for Public Transportation some (and I know it)” girls’ retreat, with still are available. —Heather Latter photo Administration closed the further investigation (this may Program (the town is receiving dock to public use on July 10, or may not include a munici- $73,763 for 2012-13); when a sign and a concrete pal appeal of pipeline reassess- •agreed to a recommenda- barrier were installed near the ment). tion from the Administration New online tool developed access point. Council, however, did ap- and Finance executive commit- “We have four signs up now prove Minutes of Settlement tee to donate the proceeds from By Gary Sliworsky communities. or processing. for commercial and residential the 2013 OPP auction, in the Ag rep, Emo Regulations that influence the While initiated due to a need that were ordered with proper sale of these products can be identified by growers in North- wording that the insurance com- properties on 250-252 Scott St. amount of $1,919.94, to the The Ontario Ministry of Ag- from the federal or provincial ern Ontario, this tool is available pany wanted on them,” Brown (2013) and a residential prop- Community Policing for Youth riculture and Food and Ministry government, as well as the local online to all Ontario producers explained, noting two signs are erty at 319 Third St. W. (2013). Safety Initiatives (i.e., bicycle of Rural Affairs have developed health unit. of foods of plant origin. posted at the middle of the dock The total financial impact of safety) in the Town of Fort Fran- a new online tool that helps Knowing where to go to get To use the tool online, visit while one is placed at the end these settlements consist of a ces; produce growers understand the the right information was daunt- ontario.ca/producesafety and one at the shoreline. reduction of municipal revenue •approved purchase card regulations and requirements to ing. Growers who do not have He added a claim has been of $20,512.77 and education expenses in the amount of bring their foods of plant origin The new tool allows grow- access to the web version may put in with the insurance com- revenue of $6.077.10. $134.47 for Fort Frances CAO to market. ers to go online and answer a contact the Agricultural Informa- pany since nature created the As well, council: Mark McCaig (this was for at- Whether they are selling at series of questions, the answers tion Contact Centre at 1-877- problems at the dock. •passed a bylaw to authorize tendance at a Human Rights the farm gate, or to local farm- to which allow them to offer 424-1300 for alternate ones. “We’re really not aware of taking title to certain lands in Tribunal meeting held June 21 ers’ markets or retailers, this tool their products while complying For more information about where we stand on that,” Brown the name of the municipality, at Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay; (Marketing Foods of Plant Origin with appropriate rules and regu- Marketing Foods of Plant Origin conceded. and to declare the lands as nec- •approved an updated list of in Ontario: A Guide to Legisla- lations. in Ontario: A Guide to Legisla- However, he said an insur- essary for municipal purposes Officers of the Corporation, and tive Requirements) connects pro- Questions include what is be- tive Requirements, visit ontario. ance adjuster has been in con- as a municipal parking lot, to whom is authorized to conduct ducers to the food safety, label- ing sold, if any minimal process- ca/producesafety tact and has taken photos of make official the transfer of financial transactions on behalf ling, and packaging requirements ing is required before going to Dates to remember the dock, and is reviewing the land from Resolute FP Canada of the corporation (the list of of- for their region. market, where the items are be- •July 25–Soil and crop tour, policy at this time. Inc. to the town (this land is the ficers now includes Coun. Doug Producers in the Northern ing sold, etc. starts 9:30 a.m., Larry Lamb “So basically, the Point Park parking lot behind St. Mary’s Kitowski); and Ontario region were facing a Links to the correct informa- farm; dock is closed until further no- Church); •heard a report on ongoing challenge to understanding how tion from various sources then •July 25–Community pasture tice,” Brown reiterated. •passed a bylaw to approve capital projects in town (which they could offer their locally- are provided (as applicable). open house, 1 p.m., Morley-Dilke Also at Monday night’s meet- an agreement with the Minister was reported in Tuesday’s Daily grown fruits, vegetables, and oth- These links indicate the regula- Road; and ing, council did not accept Min- of Transportation for financing Bulletin). er foods of plant origin through tion that is in place, and can re- •July 25–Emo research sta- a variety of channels in their late to packaging, food labelling, tion open house, 7 p.m. Borderland Racing - Emo Speedway Borderland Racing Featured Driver! July 27, 2013 - 7:30 pm Start Candyman Applications being accepted for Night Confederation College Board of Thank you 2013 sponsors Governors’ Vacancy Cloverleaf grocery Hettinga Mechanical #16 GAV IN PAULL - FORT FRANCES Confederation College has been Confederation College is seeking Tompkins Hardware WISSOTA Modiﬁ eds GAVIN IS A PERENNIAL CONTENDER serving the citizens of northwestern applications for a vacancy on the Board Fort Frances Times AND DEFENDING CHAMPION IN THE MODIFIED DIVISON Ontario since 1967 meeting the For info call: 483-1420, 276-3160, 482-1070 www.borderlandracing.com educational needs of students in a of Governors. catchment area of some 550,000 The term of ofﬁce for this vacancy will be square kilometres. Along with its main campus in Thunder Bay, September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2017 with Confederation College has eight eligibility of reconsideration for a second regional sites located in Dryden, three-year term. Fort Frances, Geraldton, Kenora, Marathon, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake The Board is responsible for strategic leadership and and Wawa. good governance. The Board enhances the College’s public image and provides a link between the Confederation College delivers organization and the communities served. exceptional education and training to an average of 8,800 combined full and part-time students per year and For more information on the Board of Governors currently has a total of 805 full and and how to apply for this vacancy, visit part-time employees. www.confederationc.on.ca/governors. Applications must be received on or before www.confederationc.on.ca August 31, 2013. You’re Invited...... to get involved in our INSPECTION Environmental Assessment. Inspection of Approved Aerial Herbicide Spraying Crossroute Forest Rainy River Resources is conducting a coordinated environmental assessment process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment The Ontario Ministry of Natural Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 for the Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect development and operation of the Rainy River Gold Project. This the MNR-approved aerial herbicide spray Project is a proposed open pit and underground gold mine with project. As part of our ongoing efforts to related processing facilities and infrastructure. The Project will be regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Crossroute Forest developed in the Township of Chapple, approximately 65 km by (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide road, northwest of Fort Frances. to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 1, 2013. The Rainy River Resources will be hosting open houses to share the herbicide VisionMax, registration #27736 details of the Draft Environmental Assessment report which is open will be used. for a 30-day public review until August 19, 2013. The approved project description and For comments and questions about the Rainy River Gold Project, project plan for the aerial herbicide contact us at: project is available for public inspection at the Resolute Forest Products office Rainy River Resources Ltd. and on the MNR public website at 2`SL:[HUÄLSK=PJL7YLZPKLU[VM,U]PYVUTLU[ :\Z[HPUHIPSP[` ontario.ca/forestplans beginning =PJ[VYPH(]LU\L,HZ[;O\UKLY)H`657*) April 1, 2013 until March 31, 2014 ; when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centres in Atikokan, Fort Frances and Rainy River Please drop by one of our Public Open Houses provide access to the Internet. Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR staff at the MNR District or Area Office to discuss the aerial herbicide project. Barwick Confederation College For more information, please contact: Community Hall Rainy River District Campus Judy Kaufman Philip Cooze or Ralph Horn Renee Perry Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Thursday, August 8, 2013 Resolute Forest Products Ministry of Natural Resources Ministry of Natural Resources !WT!WT 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 427 Mowat Avenue 922 Scott Street 108 Saturn Avenue Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N2 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 Fort Frances, ON P9A 1J4 140 Main Street 440 McIrvine Road tel: 807-274-5311 ext. 1469 tel: 807-274-8639 or 807-274-8614 tel: 807-597-5010 )HY^PJR65 -VY[-YHUJLZ65 Or call toll-free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to one of the contacts above.

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fof_20130724_A12_11_k.indd A11 13-07-24 9:50 AM Page 5, The Westend Weekly, July 24, 2013 There’s something in the water Rainy River First Nation holds Treatment Program Grand Opening down to a delicious lunch. Following lunch there were Elvis DeBungee Memorial Plaques given to the De- Bungee family, Joe Hunter, for the Representative Medical Office and Katherine Deleary for the Program Office. The plaques featured a smiling Elvis etched into the black background. For anyone who knew him or met him they were all struck by that smile. It was warm, endearing and came with a feeling of imme- diate friendship. By Marlene Deschamps names on the list. This The Elders were then pre- The Ojibwe Name for the shocked everyone and they sat sented with gifts of apprecia- Program may be hard to pro- down to try and figure out tion. nounce but translated it tells what to do about this. They Joe Hunter then presented the story of the Suboxone took the information to the gifts and honourable mentions Treatment Program initiated at elders. The elders told them to RRFN Chief & Council, Muscles burning, hearts pounding, neck and neck, the excitement builds. Rainy River First Nations ear- they didn't know what these Peter West, Hugh Dennis, lier this year. The Good drugs were or anything about Just three weeks after a positive feedback and con- expertise. This year’s Festival Emo Health Centre/Dr. Mey- Straight Journey is the transla- them. This is where Hugh tremendously successful structive comments from those simply wouldn’t have come to ers & Dr. Whatley. Art Hunter tion into English and when Dennis came in and he did event, the Boundary Waters that have responded thus far. fruition without support from and Melanie Jones gave out one sees the clients and hears presentations regarding the Dragon Boat Club Committee Those who paddled but have the following: 93.1 FM The gifts to these people. of their Journey it comes home various drugs. They called a is already thrilled to be plan- yet to complete a survey are Border, Ainsworth Engi- There was then the presenta- that this is exactly what the meeting of the young people ning next year’s Dragon Boat invited to do so by following neered, Badiuk Equipment, tion of certificates and recog- eight clients have experienced. and 35 showed up for this Festival, scheduled to hit the the link on the Festival’s web- Beta Sigma Phi, Betty’s, Busi- nition of the clients. This was The Grand Opening was held same presentation. Four young water on Tuesday, July 1st, site: www.bwdbf.ca. ness Improvement Associa- done by Art and Melanie. on Wednesday, July 17th. It girls indicated they wanted 2014. Members are excitedly This year’s Dragon Boat Fes- tion, Boundary Waters Dragon Melanie is the new trainee was a gathering that honoured help with their problem. They discussing the purchase of a tival saw 13 teams, 200 pad- Boat Committee and their who is working with the all those involved in the dream went out again and invited second dragon boat, paddles dlers and—although it was families, Chamber of Com- clients and Art is also working of the program, the journey to people to a second meeting at and life jackets, a boat trailer difficult to take count—the merce, Community Living to help the clients and each get the journey started and the Roundhouse. 67 showed and storage trailer. In addition waterfront was flooded with Fort Frances & District, were presented with the high eight clients who have trav- up this time with one from to these purchases, the Com- spectators from 10:00 a.m. Daryl’s Custom Landscapes, honour of receiving an eagle elled the journey to a better each of the affected families. mittee will also be arranging until the last race of the day. A DeGagne Equipment, Dragon feather. life. It was also an opportunity After a lot of discussion they training this September that Kid’s Fun Zone spearheaded Boat Canada, First Respon- Katherine spoke of how she to honour Elvis DeBungee all decided it was time to quit will bring Dragon Boat by Community Living Fort ders, Fort Frances Lion’s Club, came to be involved and how who initially met with Chief talking and do something. Canada’s Level One coaching Frances & District kept kids Fort Frances Voyageur Lion’s Elvis was the person who per- Jim Leonard to say they had to They wanted to help but not procedures to a group of vol- busy with barrel train rides, a Club, Gillons’ Insurance Bro- suaded her to travel from her do something about the addic- penalize. They wanted help unteers. “It’s an opportunity fishing wall, face painting, kers Ltd., Investors Group, La home in Cornwall and come to tion problem Rainy River First with the sickness, help to get for us to obtain local coaches Canada Day cake and more. Place Rendez-Vous, Lee & RRFN to design and head the Nation was having. better and a way to provide and trainers to help grow the Lindsay Hamilton’s collabora- Alanna Barr, Maurice L. Fil- program. She was deeply af- The Opening Prayer was housing and jobs for them. sport and make it more acces- tive art project was a true spec- lion (CA), McDonald's fected by Elvis and although done by Elder, Dorothy Medi- They searched and found a sible to our community,” says tacle even in the daytime as Restaurant, Moffat Family he has recently passed, prom- cine. This was proceeded and model at the Fischer River Jenny Greenhalgh, Vice Presi- the arch of red and white bal- Fund, NCDS Staff & Direc- ised she would carry on be- followed by Drum songs led First Nation that adapted and dent of the Committee. Those loons with LED lights tors, Pulling for Peace Com- cause she had promised him. by Bwaan Deweigan. This was then passed a drug testing pol- who have previously paddled stretched into the sky and mittee, Royal Canadian The clients presented Kather- followed by an offering to the icy in 2010. On September and are interested in participat- across the Rainy River. Food Legion (Fort Frances Branch ine with a beautiful set of bags drums and a smudge. 17th, they held their first testing in the training this Fall can and craft vendors did well with 29), Tamarack Photography, and spoke of their gratitude to Chief Leonard then gave a ing. Chief Leonard was the contact Sarah Marusyk at one craft vendor saying it was Taylor International, TBT En- her and to the program. history and background of the first one tested and this was NCDS by calling (807) 274- her most profitable day ever in gineering, Town of Fort The afternoon ended with a Suboxone Program. He first followed by 85 which in- 2282. Moreover, those inter- Fort Frances. Frances, Travis Glowasky drum song. You can read the thanked everyone for coming cluded the Chief, Council and ested in paddling In 2012, a partnership be- (Studio Gibbous),The West stories of Good Straight Jour- and then acknowledged Elvis staff. They started sending recreationally throughout the tween NCDS, Valley Diabetes, End Weekly, Wilson’s Busi- ney for six of the eight clients DeBungee as the inspiration to those requesting help away for summer can grab a life jacket the Northwestern Health Unit ness Solutions and World of who were on hand for the begin the program. He spoke treatment but found that when and head to the Sorting Gap and the Town of Fort Frances Water. Grand Opening. They are too of how in 2007-08, there was they came back they were Marina every Wednesday sparked the flame that has be- The Boundary Waters important to be given short at- a huge problem and how many right back to using. None of evening at 5:30 p.m. – with the come the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club Committee tention as they are stories of of in the community were the treatment programs came exception of Wednesday, July Dragon Boat Festival. That is always welcoming new hope for all who suffer from dealing and using drugs and with a counselling component 24th. flame continues to burn thanks members to join them. Eager any form of addiction. The Committee is also taking to the support from local busi- individuals can e-mail market- how no one seemed to know and there was no follow up. the responses of their 2013 nesses, organizations and indi- [email protected] for more what to do about it. They did a They then found about the Paddler Survey into account as viduals who contributed information. survey and found out the num- Suboxone Treatment Program A Very Happy they move ahead. Marusyk everything from financial sup- ber of people between the ages that was operating in Long says they’ve received plenty of port to in-kind donations and of 14-30 who were using Lac. They travelled there and drugs were 68 out of the 88 met with the staff and clients 91st Birthday to develop the program for RRFN. It began in January to Val Grant 2013. With the help of Elvis, who brought Katherine De- lany on Board, they began with first one couple, then others until they had 8 clients who came forward. He told those gathered that to begin with these 8 weren't very good people but he now wanted them to know how proud they were of each of them and what they have done and encouraged more residents to get into the program so they could travel Wishing you many the Good Straight Journey. You’re Invited... more, There was a food prayer and song before everyone sat Ann

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At factors affecting utilization of productivity of your pastures— each grazing pass, the best re- pasture and ways to improve almost doubling it. sults are achieved when you that utilization. Increasing the number of have the livestock remove about The following is part two paddocks also allows you to 50 percent of the available for- of the article on utilizing your increase the frequency of moves age to allow the plant to quickly pasture from Jack Kyle, grazier to fresh pasture. recover and re-grow. specialist, OMAF/MRA: According to the Purdue There is minimal impact on Factors that influence pasture Extension Forage Field Guide, the root system when grazing utilization are the number of moving every three days to fresh about 50 percent of the top paddocks and the frequency of pasture will give a 70 percent growth. But when more than 50 moves. utilization rate. percent is removed, the impact According to the Purdue Ex- Moving every seven days on the roots is much more sig- tension Forage Field Guide, con- reduces the pasture utilization nificant. tinuously grazed pasture will rate to 50 percent while 14-day The more paddocks you can result in 40 percent utilization moves result in only 40 percent organize for each group of live- of the forage. utilization of the pasture. stock, and the more frequent the A four-paddock system will The number of paddocks and moves to a fresh paddock, the result in 45 percent utilization, frequency of moves go together. better the performance you will an eight-paddock system will More paddocks allow for more see from your pastures. have about 60 percent utiliza- frequent moves. Dates to remember tion, and a 12-paddock system This results in a longer rest •Aug. 15-17–Rainy River Val- will have about 65 percent uti- period for the grass to recover ley Agricultural Society Fall Fair, lization. from the previous grazing, and Emo. Bobbie Loyie, left, Tanya Hughes, Everett Freeman, and Calvin Morrisseau of Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services were up to their ears in books Friday as they got them ready to be distributed to young readers at the 10 area First Nations and Zebra mussels creeping into area points in-between. —Duane Hicks photo More from A1 that time. “We have also got some vol- survival. “That’s what makes them so unteer monitoring programs There are steps that can be good at colonizing new areas,” where we ask the public to Myriad of books going to kids taken to prevent zebra mussels he stressed. report any zebra mussels they More from A1 risseau. “It’s a great opportu- wants them. from spreading. “When they’re adults, they’re see. young children to young adults. nity to get books up here. “We wouldn’t like to see “[First], inspecting your boat pretty sedentary,” he noted. “It helps us keep tabs on There are about 80 titles in “It’s not every day you get any child go without a book,” and making sure your livewell “They sit in one spot for the where they are,” he explained. total, ranging from “The Back- 30,000 books for free, deliv- he said. is drained before you leave the rest of their lives.” “We always appreciate when yard Adventure” and “The Jew- ered to your door,” he added. In addition to being deliv- system, or immediately after The same precautions should people provide us with informa- el Fairies” to “Captain Under- “That’s so cool,” echoed ered directly to the 10 area you pull your boat out of the be taken to prevent other inva- tion.” pants and the Big Bad Battle Hughes. “It’s nice to be thought First Nations, books also will water,” Martin said. sive species, such as the rusty If zebra mussels are found, of the Bionic Booger,” not to of.” be made available at various “And making sure you’re not crayfish and spiny water flea. people are asked to freeze them, mention books about the envi- Morrisseau stressed the local agencies in the near fu- transporting water anywhere “The most important thing then call the Invading Species ronment and solar system. books are for all children liv- ture. else in your boat or bait buck- with zebra mussels is prevent- Hotline at 1-800-563-7711. “We’re pretty excited about ing in the area, and will be More details will be an- et.” ing them from arriving in the In the unfortunate instance all these books,” enthused Mor- made available to anyone who nounced soon. Washing the outside of your first place,” Martin reiterated. that a body of water becomes boat can help, too, he added. He said the MNR is focusing infected, the adult colonies are “The other important thing is most of its efforts on preven- removed as best as possible and to not release live bait because tion. hopefully no new ones begin. New district power station lauded the water you collected from “We’re working with the Min- However, it usually is impos- wherever it is you got your bait nesota Department of Natural sible to completely eradicate More from A1 er benefit of the new station The new transformer sta- can have the younger zebra Resources and the Ontario Fed- the species. last week. is “providing more capacity if tion will consist of two mussels in it,” Martin explained. eration of Anglers and Hunters; “Once you do have an in- “By building a new station there’s future growth in the 115,000/44,000 volt trans- “They’re extremely small, [and] with outreach programs vaded lake, make sure you are in the Township of Chapple, area.” formers. they’re called veligers, and they to let people know about the not transporting water or adults shorter spans of 44 kV power Hydro One said an Envi- It will occupy a 150-metre float through the water column threat of this invasive species,” elsewhere,” stressed Martin. lines will connect customers to ronmental Study Report (ESR) by 150-metre site in Barwick, and move really big distances at Martin said. our system, ultimately improv- was completed and the project located north of Highway 11 ing the reliability of their power has received all of the required and west of Westover Road. supply,” he remarked. approvals for construction to Baccega Rosa noted anoth- begin. 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Credit unions are not your branches in remote and rural operating costs – think small typical financial institution. areas where banks dare only and rural. A major bank won’t They are democratic, member- put ATM’s to collect fees be- invest in building a branch in Some thoughts on the recent by-elections ship based, and not-for-profit cause there is not enough po- these communities because On August 1st by-elections crucial test for the Progressive that she could win most of the financial institutions that are an tential profit to justify the there are constraints on profits. were held in five ridings in Conservatives and the leader- ridings, something she failed important part of northern and investment. It makes more sense for banks Southern Ontario, as a result ship of Tim Hudak. Many po- to do. The loss of three seats rural communities. Unfortu- Since credit unions put the in- to finance expansion in high of the resignation of four for- litical pundits suggested the could mean she becomes more nately, the Harper Conserva- terests of their members first density urban centres where mer Liberal Cabinet Ministers PCs could win more than their open to opposition ideas, or, tives have chosen to raise the and do not seek to generate they can serves thousands of and former Premier Dalton fair share of ridings as a result on the other hand, it could income tax for credit unions profit they are seen as a threat customers instead of dozens or McGuinty. of a public backlash against mean she decides to shut out and will ultimately punish their by Canada’s big banks. even hundreds. Today, there When by-elections are held the government. the opposition altogether in members. Stephen Harper’s Finance Min- are 25 communities in Ontario they are generally considered What ended up happening, hopes of positioning herself Credit unions are financial in- ister agrees with those under- where their local credit union is a gauge of the government’s however, was not expected by for a general election. stitutions that work as a coop- privileged and hard done by big the only financial institution in performance and an opportu- many: the Liberals won two At the same time, with many erative, are owned and banks so he axed an important town. Thunder Bay is home to nity for communities and re- ridings, the NDP two and the caucus members already being controlled by their members, tax credit that credit unions five credit unions which have gions to weigh in on the Conservatives one- largely on unhappy with Mr. Hudak’s and where simply making have benefitted from for over their head offices located in the direction the current govern- the strength of the candidate’s performance as PC leader be- money is not the purpose of forty years. The tax credit in city, and the area served by ment is taking. affiliation with Toronto Mayor fore these by-elections, it their operations. Members are question was established in seven locations in total, while These by-elections, however, Rob Ford who - despite his ap- could mean a shift in direction not just clients but shareholders 1972 to help credit unions com- Rainy River and Fort Frances came under unique circum- parent shortcomings - remains for his party as well. of a democratically controlled pensate for their inability to use are served by two credit union stances. With Kathleen Wynne popular in many areas of Rather than opposing every institution in which every the markets to raise capital by locations each. These and having taking over as Premier Toronto. piece of legislation, disrupting member has an equal vote in issuing shares, since they are other credit unions will now in January, these elections So what does this mean? debate, and refusing to be a this community approach to owned by their members, and have to find ways to handle the were her first chance to test Seat wise, despite losing three contributor to the minority banking. The membership was initially put into place to higher taxes they face, and her performance at the polls. members, the Liberals are not parliament, the PC leader even elects their Board of Di- allow for credit unions to break since they are membership With two of the by-elections any weaker when it comes to could become conciliatory and rectors which is responsible for into a sector dominated by big driven, they will have to pass taking place in Toronto, where confidence motions, so from try to work with other MPPs to governing the institutional be- banks and offer them competi- down this additional cost to the Liberals are strong and that perspective, the political make the minority legislature haviour of the credit union. tion to the benefit of con- their members in some way (ie: Wynne is popular, and two landscape does not change. work. Considering the fact that Credit unions have been serv- sumers. With the elimination of fees, interest rates). more occurring in ridings that That said, despite publicly the NDP has taken this ap- ing members and communities this credit, small to medium The Harper Government has were held by high-profile downplaying their expecta- proach and has now won half throughout Canada since 1900. size credit unions will face big not explicitly declared war on members of the government- tions, I believe it’s fair to say of the six by-elections to date, The first, founded by Alphonse challenges just to keep their credit unions and rural Canada, former Premier Dalton the Liberals cannot be happy it might not be a bad idea for Desjardins in Quebec (Des- doors open. The Canadians but they sure are making life McGuinty and former Finance with the results, nor can PC him to look at. I, for one, be- jardins Group), was established who will be most affected are more expensive and difficult Minister Dwight Duncan- it leader Tim Hudak. In calling lieve that when we all partici- at a time when ordinary citi- those that live in northern and for both. Like the big banks was not unreasonable to as- the by-elections during the pate, share our ideas, and work zens had little access to com- rural communities who depend Stephen Harper’s Conserva- sume that the Liberals could summer and two of them on together, positive changes hap- mercial banks and the services on credit unions as their sole fi- tives are ready to put profits pull off a strong showing. short notice, Premier Wynne pen and then we all become they provided. The movement nancial institutions. In terms of and money ahead of the inter- At the same time, the by- made a political calculation winners. has steadily grown around the size this was a very small fed- ests of customers and the pub- elections were considered a world and in Canada today eral tax credit, costing the fed- lic. For our part, New there are 348 different credit eral government just $47 Democrats like that credit unions with more than 1,760 million dollars last year, but unions are committed to serv- locations that employ more that money made a huge differ- ing their members and operate Mining Matters Workshop cont. from page 1 than 27,000 Canadians in serv- ence to the institutions and their in a transparent and democratic ice of 5.3 million members. ability to serve their members manner. We think credit unions tion College Rainy River Dis- we are looking for and who were then asked to follow those Because there is no emphasis and rural and northern commu- deserve our admiration and trict Campus on Thursday, Au- want to stay in the area instead who led the tour and not wan- on generating profit and “max- nities. support, and with a New De- gust 8th from 6-8 pm. They of leaving to find decent paying der off. They were also given imizing shareholder value” Credit unions tend to serve mocrat they would get just that. could view the Draft Environ- jobs. We have also spoken with bottles of water and a much credit unions are able to open markets where there are higher mental Assessment report quite a few people, who saw needed restroom break. The which was open for a 30 day their children leave here for tour began at a huge building public review. If they missed northern Alberta but would like that housed hundreds of core this open house they could still to come back home if there was samples. It was then explained $25M to improve our hydro read it at libraries, some munic- a job here. We also already how the samples were exam- ipal offices and the office lo- have people from the area ined and how they were cut Hydro One is investing $25 delivering reliable electricity to 150-metre by 150-metre site located in Emo. They will working at the different sites length wise to see the centre of million to build the new Bar- its customers and this invest- cated north of Highway 11 and welcome any further com- who have taken training in this the core. In checking out these wick Transformer Station (TS), ment to the transmission sys- west of Westover Road, in the ments. area. cut cores, a small area of gold in the Township of Chapple to tem allows us to do this,” said community of Barwick. Some of the questions people “What will you need in terms was found where gold dust had improve the electricity supply Arnold Brakel, Project Man- Hydro One delivers electric- asked Kyle were: of housing. Will you be build- been exposed to enough mois- and provide more capacity for ager, Hydro One. “By building ity safely, reliably and respon- “Is there an issue of using ar- ing homes?” Answer—we had- ture to congeal into a visible communities between Rainy a new station in the Township sibly to homes and businesses senic in the process?” An- n't felt we need to build homes spot. Everyone gathered around River and Fort Frances. The of Chapple, shorter spans of 44 across the province of Ontario swer—they do not use arsenic. because there are many already to get a peak at this small bit of new station is expected to be kV power lines will connect and owns and operates On- Is is a bi product of the process available throughout the district gold. in-service by August 2014. customers to our system ulti- tario's 29,000 km high-voltage and there is a little or a lot de- from Rainy River to Fort The mine is expected to be- Hydro One’s Fort Frances TS mately improving the reliabil- transmission network that de- pending where the mine is. Frances. We will probably be come a working reality some- is nearing end-of-life and a new ity of their power supply.” livers electricity to large indus- There is a minimal amount that looking at availability in the time in late summer of 2014 station is required to serve cus- An Environmental Study Re- trial customers and municipal showed up in the samples to Barwick and Emo area and and preparations are being tomers west of Fort Frances. port (ESR) was completed and utilities, and a 122,000 km low- date. there are already entrepreneurs made to make that date a go. It Investing in the local transmis- the project has received all of voltage distribution system that “What does this mean in out there that are looking at this is hoped by many that the mine sion system will strengthen re- the required approvals for con- serves about 1.3 million end- terms of employment. Are you as a great opportunity. can be the answer to some of liability to both residential and struction to begin. The new use customers and smaller mu- bringing in people for these The bus then travelled to one the economic woes that have commercial customers. Con- transformer station will consist nicipal utilities in the province. jobs?” Answer—We are very of the sites where everyone got plagued the District over the struction is expected to begin in of two 115,000/44,000 volt Hydro One is wholly owned by fortunate in that we have many to don a vest and hardhat. They past few years. early August. transformers and will occupy a the Province of Ontario. district people recently laid off “Hydro One is committed to at the mill who have the skills Estate Auction Sale Betty, Ron & Elaine Anderson Saturday, August 10th 10:00 a.m. Sharp Hwy. #602 (River Road) Fire #315, Fort Frances, ON “Watch for “Auction Signs” Items may be viewed at www.auctioneersassociation.com/Telford Advent Riverbend Auction Services Wide variety of items: Household, Collectibles and Miscellaneous including solid maple furniture, largest selection of You’re Invited... collector plates ever offered here, all items are immaculate and must be seen. Auctioneer: Telford Advent, member of the Lunch Auctioneering Assoc. of Ontario ...to get involved in our Available Cash or good cheques accepted, All Sales Final, Not Responsible for Accidents. Environmental Assessment. Professional Service with a Country Touch For further information contact Telford Advent 483-5403

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Rainy River Project Barwick Emo Rainy River Resources Ltd. Township of Chapple Rainy River Resources Ltd. 54 Barwick Road 5967 Highway 11/71 Barwick, ON P0W 1A0 Emo, ON P0W 1E0 Rainy River Resources Ltd. wholly owned by New Gold Inc. T. 807-487-2354 T. 807-482-2501 has completed the Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact Statement) for the Rainy River Project. Fort Frances Rainy River Fort Frances Public Library Rainy River Library As required under section 6.2(1) of the Environmental 601 Reid Avenue 334, 4th Street Assessment Act and according to the Amended Terms of Fort Frances, ON P9A 0A2 Rainy River, ON P0W 1L0 Reference approved by the Provincial Minister of the T. 807-274-9879 T. 807-852-3375 Environment on May 1, 2013, Rainy River Resources Ltd. has submitted its Environmental Assessment Report Thunder Bay Toronto (Environmental Impact Statement) to the Ministry of the Ministry of the Environment Rainy River Resources Ltd. Environment for review and approval. Thunder Bay District Office 701-1 Richmond Street West 435 James Street S., Suite 331B Toronto, ON M5H 3W4

Thunder Bay ON P7E 6S7 T. 416-645-7280 The Rainy River Project is a proposed open pit and T. 807-475-1205 underground gold mine with related processing facilities and infrastructure, to be developed by Rainy River Resources Ltd. Toronto The Rainy River Project is located in the Township of Ministry of the Environment Chapple, approximately 65 kilometres (by road) northwest of Environmental Approvals Branch Fort Frances, Ontario. 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

T. 416-314-8001 / 1-800-461-6290 This Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm Statement) is part of the environmental approvals process for the Rainy River Project. Additional environmental permits will Anyone wishing to provide comments on the Environmental be required to construct and operate the Rainy River Project. Assessment Report (Environmental Impact Statement) must submit their comments in writing and/or by fax to the Ministry of the The Project is anticipated to be a significant contributor to the Environment by March 7, 2014. All comments must be submitted to: local economy and provide exceptional employment opportunities. Ms. Sasha McLeod Project Officer Environmental Assessment Services Section Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment 2 St. Clair Avenue West, 14th Floor Toronto ON M4V 1L5 T. 416-314-8214 / 1-800-461-6290 F. 416-314-8452

A copy of all comments will be forwarded to the proponent for its consideration.

If you have any questions or need further information about this project, please contact:

Kyle L. Stanfield, P.Eng. Director, Environment & Sustainability New Gold Inc. 1111 Victoria Avenue East Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1B7 E-mail. [email protected] T. 807-622-8111

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