Author Archives: Tim Davidson

Lake of the Woods Control Board has authorized a couple of increases in outflow from the Norman Dam. The first will take place on Saturday, April 12th and the second will happen on Monday, April 14th....

Kenora Fire and Emergency Services was called out to a garage fire on James Road. The blaze was reported this morning and several fire trucks and volunteers responded. The fire was put out quickly and...

The schedule is all set for the Bill Salonen Cup. The top two teams in the regular season in the SIJHL will do battle. Games one and two will be played in Dryden April 19th and 20th with Ice Dogs faci...

Kenora city council is leaning toward appointing a councillor as a permanent deputy mayor. The idea has been talked about before, and this council is supportive. Councillor Graham Chaze says he favour...

It will be the top two teams in the regular season in the final of the SIJHL. The Dryden GM Ice Dogs will do battle with the Kam River Fighting Walleye for the right to go to the Centennial Cup in Cal...

Kenora council is getting ready to ratify a contract with the city's CUPE workers. An agreement was reached last month. Director of Human Resources Roberta Marsh says the initial agreement covers to t...

Ontario is proposing to increase the number of strong mayors. As of May 1st, strong mayor powers will be expanded to 169 additional municipalities. In northwestern Ontario that includes Kenora, Fort F...

Another hit to Canada's lumber industry. The US is raising tariffs again. Exports of softwood lumber are being hit with a 34.35 percent tariff. Unifor says that more than double the combined duties on...

The City of Kenora is looking at opening up the Portage Bay Bridge again. The bridge has been closed since the end of October due to concern about the safety of the structure. Director of Engineering ...

A Kenora IT company has been named one of the best workplaces in Canada. The award is given out by the Great Places to Work Trust. It's based-on feedback from employees to create an index. The Trust I...