By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter FORT FRANCES- Non-profit organizations make “invaluable” contributions every day, the mayor of Fort Frances says. “If we didn’t have these not-for-profits, our community would be much, much less,” Mayor Andrew Hallikas said in an interview a week after honouring the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and several other organizations for Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week. Hallikas noted that he represents the town on the DRRSB’s board of directors “but it doesn’t take away from the value that they present to the community, because I’m honoured to serve on that board for that very reason.” Collectively, he said, “non-profit organizations provide an invaluable service to our community.” The mayor presented DRRSB chair Debbie Ewald and chief administrative officer Dan McCormick with a certificate…
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