This is the 2st edition of Northwest Monitor for 2020, the new decade, and also what we call the Best Of. Coming up, we hear from the new director of education for the Keewatin Patricia District School Board, as well as a major attraction for tourists set up across the river from Fort Frances. Also, MPP Greg Rickford recaps how the last year went, and looks ahead.
First we start in Thunder Bay, where Rickford, and a locally based bus company owner are continuing the quest to provide service to northern Ontario. Kasper Wabinski owns Kasper Transportation, and tells us he is having discussion with the provincial government as it balances private and public services. He adds he was providing service before Greyhound called it quits, and feels optimistic after conversations with Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford.
The Keewatin-Patrica District School Board has finally found a replacement for Sean Monteith, its long-time director of education. Sherri-Lynne Pharand has spent a number of years at the Lakehead Public School Board, which has afforded her the chance to work alongside the Keewatin Board. She says the staff of her new board are some of the most dedicated people she’s had the pleasure of meeting.
Tim Davidson spoke with Sherri-Lynne Pharand about her new role.
MPP’s are still on their Christmas break, with many returning to their home ridings to meet with constituents.
Mike Ebbeling sat down with Kenora-Rainy River’s Greg Rickford to recap what ended up being a very busy 2019.
What hopes to be a major attraction for visitors to the borderland region is setting up now.
The developer of a 31 room hotel with cocktail room and distillery is excited about its opening in Minnesota right across from Fort Frances.
Randy Thoms reports.
