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Northwest Monitor For June 23/19

Emergency Preparedness Week may have taken place last month, but it’s something that should be top of mind all year round.

Stuart Walter talks to City of Kenora Fire Chief Todd Skene about how to make sure you and your family are ready if something were to happen.

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As you’ve most likely heard here on Acadia news from time to time, the mining sector in northwestern Ontario continues to grow.

There’s a security firm, based out of southern Ontario called Synterra Security Solutions, that’s been a part of this, offering job opportunities for people across the region who want to get involved.

Lisette Paneta is the marketing recruiter, has good news for you if you’re looking.

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Plenty of memories for members of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets Squadron from Fort Frances.

They were in France earlier this month to take part in D-Day ceremonies.

Randy Thoms has more.

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Nine out of ten students using Contact North report being satisfied or very satisfied with the programs and services they receive from the regional education network.

That was the main finding from a 2019 Client Satisfaction Survey.

Mike Ebbeling takes a look at that final report, the growth of Contact North and what lies ahead.

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  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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