Christmas Day Fire in Dryden

It pays to have working smoke alarms.

On Christmas morning, the Dryden Fire Service responded to to a 4-unit apartment building on Clearwater Crescent.

Acting Fire Chief Ken Kurz says they found a fire burning in the furnace room.

Kurz says the fire could have been deadly as the smoke alarms were not working.

Charges against the owner and occupants are pending.

Ontarians Satisified with O.P.P

The Ontario Provincial Police have released their annual community satisfaction survey.

The survey revealed that over 95.8 percent of Ontarians feel 'safe' or 'very safe' in their communities.

Staff Sergeant Hazel O'Brien says that there is a common issue throughout the province, including Northwestern Ontario.

  O'Brien adds that a major issue in the region is the use of alcohol and drugs.

North Spirit Lake Man Charged for Assault in Red Lake

A 21-year-old man from North Spirit Lake has been charged following an incident in Red Lake earlier this month.


On December 16, Red Lake OPP responded to a report of an assault that took place at a residence, and upon arrival found a 47-year-old man with injuries.

Police say Clarence Ignace has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

O.P.P Recover Body in Red Lake

Provincial Police have recovered a body from Deer Lake, near the community of Red Lake.
Last Friday, O.P.P were contacted by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service after a man who was operating a Bombardier groomer fell through the ice.
Police say the man has been identified as 56-year-old Henry Meekis.

New Doctors to Roster Patients in New Year

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital is looking forward to some new doctors in the new year.

Two new doctors are getting ready to set up shop.

Marc Belcaen is the CEO of the Hospital and says the process has been held up by the province and the Ontario Medical Association.

Belcaen is urging any families in the community to register with Health Care Connect, which is a website set up to find patients a doctor.