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Mayor Surprised by Ontario Casino Decision

21 January 2005

ONTARIO – As reported by the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal: "A provincial government decision that no new casinos will be developed has shaken Dryden Mayor Anne Krassilowsky.

"'It comes as a surprise when indications from the feasibility study that Dryden and Wabigoon Lake First Nation undertook seemed to indicate that (a casino) would be an economic diversification opportunity for the two communities, providing more than 300 jobs,' Krassilowsky said Thursday.

"…City council received a positive report this week on a casino/hotel development proposal.

"Economic Development Minister Joe Cordiano announced Thursday 'there will be no additional casinos' in Ontario.

"Cordiano also said the province won't allow video lottery terminals in bars and restaurants, nor will it allow slot machines in bingo halls.

"…Krassilowsky argued that a Dryden-area casino would provide additional funding to the province, without touching others in the region…"

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