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Northwest Monitor For April 7, 2019

If you need work, and are talented in the skilled trades, there’s a report from the Northwest Training and Adjustment Board you’ll want to look into.

It’s annual employment report for the Kenora and Rainy River Districts makes it clear there continues to be a dire shortage of workers in the skilled trades.

Tim Davidson spoke with Sonia Wanio, the executive director of the board, about job situation in the region.

https://soundcloud.com/acadianews/skilledtrades

A Red Lake teacher, with deep roots in northwestern Ontario, has been recognized for his work in the community.

Mike Ebbeling had a chance to talk to Tom Doherty about the national honour.

https://soundcloud.com/acadianews/redlaketeacher

The Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre is plotting its future.

Randy Thoms explains.

https://soundcloud.com/acadianews/ftfranceslibrary

The 26th annual Northwest Film Fest is back at SilverCity today, Wednesday and next Sunday.

Sheri Leviski Kotyk has this run down of what great movies you’ll be able to see.

https://soundcloud.com/acadianews/filmfest

 

  • 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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