White River gets economic development help

An economic development officer funded by the federal government will help encourage tourism and investment in the White River area. Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan announced $241,695 in FedNor support for the position on Friday.The officer will create tourism plans, prepare materials to attract investors, work with businesses to identify challenges and opportunities and assist with other community needs including housing and labour force challenges. Mayor Tara Anderson Hart said White