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The Rainy River District stretching along the Canada/US border on Hwy. 11 is the ideal place to stage your next business expansion.
The District offers entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to take advantage of expanding markets in both Canada and the United States. International ports of entry located in the Town of Fort Frances and Rainy River offer quick access to
US markets.
The District is home to major industries producing a variety of wood related products from paper to oriented strand board to custom cabinetry. As a Northern Community, your business will be eligible for senior government grant
of loan assistance.
West of Fort Frances production in the agricultural community includes dairyproducts, cow-calf operations and grain production. At the centre of the District, the Emo Agriculture Research Station assists with development of new
crops and cultivars.
Annually, freight companies ship millions of loads of Rainy River District
products to markets across North America.
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Health Facilities
The Rainy River District is home to an exceptional health network. The district boasts a modern hospital in Fort Frances with satellite facilities in Rainy River and Emo. General Physicians and Specialists practice in the district.
Employers in Ontario with payrolls less than $400,000 do not pay any health premiums or taxes.
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Education
Public educational facilities in the district begin with Junior Kindergarten for children who are age 4 and extend to grade 12. Elementary schools are located throughout the district. High schools are located in Fort Frances and Rainy River.
Post secondary education is available through the Fort Frances campus of Confederation College and Seven Generations Educational Institute.
Lakehead University offers variety part time studies. Through Contact North distance learning and video/audio courses are available from colleges and Universities across Canada.
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Recreation
The Rainy River District has a lot to offer an active lifestyle.
There are many recreational clubs and organizations within the district, offering many choices if you want to participate in community events.
The changes in climatic conditions from season to season allows local residents to enjoy every facet of outdoor life. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice-fishing, and ice hockey are favourite winter past times. In the summer, activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, softball, soccer and golf keep everyone busy.
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