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The Remi Ski Hill had planned to open tomorrow night for night skiing but that has had to be cancelled. The weather man just isn’t cooperating. The warm temperatures and lack of snow have made it impossible for the groomer to get a good base for the hill. Gilbert Peters is hoping that snow is in the forecast for next week, but he’s not optimistic. Peters says if they don’t get snow the hill will close for the season.

Kapuskasing celebrated International Women’s day in style last night at the Centre de Loisirs. The main hall was packed with women of all ages. Moms and daughters, sisters, friends and colleagues all gathered to celebrate women and their accomplishments over the years. There were kiosks from various businesses owned and operated by women as well as a fashion show and a brief history of Women’s Day. Next year it’s the 100^th anniversary of international women’s day, so keep an eye out for something special.

This week March 8 - 12 Clayton Brown Public School will be taking reservations to attend our 13th Annual Little Italy Restaurant which will be after the March Break, Mar. 22, 23, 24, and 26 (not Thurs.)  It is from 12 noon to 1:00 and the cost is $8.00 for adults, $6.00 Grade 1-8 and $4.00 JK-Kindergarten All you can eat spaghetti. The featured dish will be authentic Italian spaghetti and meat, served with garlic bread and a selection of fruit juices, tea, and coffee.  For dessert there will be rice krispie squares.   Come and enjoy the food and atmosphere! 

 This is put on by Mrs. Ekstrom's grade 6, 7, 8 classes for their trip to Toronto/Niagara Falls.  For reservations you can call the school at 362-4591

Today is International Women’s Day.  Habitat Interlude and the Centre de Loisirs have teamed together to present “We’ve Got Talent.  This year’s program will consist of a Fashion Show, Zumba dancing demonstration; singers, games and kiosks.  All women are invited to come out for an evening of fun and refreshments at the Centre de Loisirs.  Cocktails can be purchased beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is just cleaning products to be donated to the Women’s Shelter.  Age of majority required.

Paving the Way ll was a conference held in Timmins over the weekend with guest speakers from McMaster University, Timmins, Belle Vale, Hearst and Cochrane. This was a follow up to last year’s conference trying to address the concerns of Northern Ontario Communities. It was an effort to show the communities that there are more businesses in their area than the big one industry towns they thought. It showcased small businesses and the value added industries that they foster to help the communities prosper. From lambs, to wool, to mitts and socks and blankets it’s all done in one place here in the north. Vegetable gardeners selling their crops at farmer’s markets and secondary to that pickles and breads. One of the focus points of the conference was that although the big chain stores can bring in products cheaply, they often put the local business out of business. One of the ideas coming from this year’s conference was that if we support our local businesses, they will continue to flourish. It was up to community representatives to go back to their communities to see what they could do.