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(BTW - the Background Information document and additional info can be downloaded from):
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From: Mosley, Melissa (MNR)

Earlier this summer, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Parks released the Background Information document for public review. To proceed with this phase of the plan review process, Ontario Parks will be hosting several open houses in the coming weeks. Open houses have been scheduled for:

Tuesday September 25, 2007
Prince Arthur Hotel, Bertrand Room
17 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday September 27, 2007
Atikokan Native Friendship Centre
309 Main St W, Atikokan
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday October 2, 2007
Grand Ely Lodge, Sunrise Room
400 North Pioneer Road, Ely
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Fort Frances Museum
259 Scott St, Fort Frances
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In addition, by taking advantage of our presence at The Quetico Foundation's Annual Dinner, we are able to offer an open house in Toronto that will be held on Tuesday October 9th, 2007 from 3 to 5 pm at the Vaughn Estates, 2075 Bayview Avenue ( (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) for directions). The Quetico Foundation will be holding their Annual Dinner at the Vaughn Estates following the open house. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and to offer your support to their programs and activities. Please refer to their website at (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) or call the Foundation at 416-941-9388 for more information.

The open houses will provide opportunity to discuss with Ontario Parks staff the Background Information and issues identified to date. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to raise additional issues and options. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you are welcome to submit your comments by mail, fax or email. Please submit your comments by October 13th, 2007, to:

Robin Reilly
Superintendent, Quetico Provincial Park
108 Saturn Ave.
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: 807-597-6185
e-mail - robin.reilly__AT__ontario.ca
or
queticoplan__AT__ontario.ca


For additional information, please contact the Park Superintendent at 807-597-5018 or the Ontario Parks Northwest Zone office at 807-475-1321 at any time.