Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Angler Drowns on Lake of the Woods

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One person is dead and another is still missing following a fishing expedition on Lake of the Woods. The OPP say they were contacted Monday...

Kenora BIZ Reflects on a Year of Success

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The Kenora Business Improvement Zone says it will continue to do what it can to improve the downtown area. BIZ held its annual general meet...

NAN looking for Better Education Funding

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The Deputy Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation is again calling on the Federal Government to better fund aboriginal education. Terry W...

Fire Hazard Reduced to Low in NWO

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All the rain this weekend has reduced the fire hazard in northwestern Ontario. We started the weekend with a high to extreme hazard, but it...

Fort Frances Area Man killed in Train Accident

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A Morley Township man has been identified as the victim of a collision involving a vehicle and a train near Fort Frances last Friday night. ...

Beaver Brae hosts NorWOSSA ``AA`` Soccer Finals

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The NorWOSSA Double A Soccer championships take place in Kenora today. The host Broncos already have a bye into this afternoon's gold m...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

OPP investigate Vehicle Fire near Golf Course

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The OPP are investigating a vehicle fire on Golf Course Road over the long weekend. Police say that early Sunday morning, shortly after 3 A...

Petition For JM Arena Presented to Council

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Pressure is being put on Kenora City Council to do something about the future of the Jaffray Melick Arena. A petition was presented to coun...

Fatal Accident Near Stratton over the Long Weekend

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The investigation continues into a collision involving a vehicle and a train that killed one person in Stratton. A C-N train hit the vehicl...

Forest Fire Threatens Northwestern Ontario Community

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A fairly quiet weekend for Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews, but one blaze is continuing to  be a cause for concern. A large forest...

Work begins on new Tourism Portal

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A number of economic development agencies in the region are launching a significant new tourism development project in the Kenora District. ...

OPP get new sponsor for trauma teddies

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The OPP are continuing their efforts to help out children who are victims of trauma. Local Superintenent Ron van Straalen says they've ...
Friday, May 20, 2011

OPP Marine Unit Hits Lake of the Woods

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The OPP says it will be out in force this weekend on Lake of the Woods. The Marine Unit will have several of boats patroling the big lake a...

Harborfest Line-up Announced

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Harborfest will be rockin' once again this summer. The concert line-up for the 20th annual August Long Weekend festival has been releas...

Alcohol Ban imposed in Some Provincial Parks this weekend

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The alcohol ban at provincial parks continues this May long weekend. Parks Spokesperson Barb Rees expects a busy weekend despite the booze ...

Heightened MNR Enforcement expected this weekend

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It's the opening weekend of the fishing season in Northwestern Ontario. Conservation Officer Ross Johnston says you can expect to see e...

Regional Nursing Program Gets Kudos

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The regional community based nursing program is getting rave reviews from hospitals in northwestern Ontario. Darlene Furlong is with the Dr...

Saint Girls win NorWOSSA Gold

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Thomas Aquinas could manage just one gold medal at the NorWOSSA single A soccer championships yesterday at the T.A. field. The Saints girl...

Long Wait Times Expected at Northwest Border Crossings

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Officials in both Canada and the U-S are anticipating longer than usual wait times to cross at the Fort Frances-International Falls border t...

New Directors for LHIN's appointed

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Dianne Loubier of Ignace has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Northwest Local Health Integration Network. The former Counci...