Author Archives: Tim Davidson

The Grassy Narrows First Nation is holding a rally in Kenora this afternon. It's to demand an end to ongoing threats of industrial pollution. That includes pulp mill effulent, mining and a proposal fo...

The SIJHL playoffs begin tonight. The only team not in action is the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, as they have a bye for finishing first in the regular season. The best-of-seven first round series feature defe...

The City of Kenora has formally adopted the Community Safety and Well-being plan. The document is required by the provincial government. But councillor Bob Bernie says it provides a road map for the c...

Three people face assault charges following three separate incidents in Dryden. The OPP say the first assault took place at a local business last Friday afternoon. A 31 year old has been charged with ...

The Dryden Airport is due for a new navigation tower. NAV Canada is seeking public input on their proposal. The includes removing the two existing towers at the airport. April 30th is the final day to...

A Beaver Brae high school student has won a gold medal at the All-Ontario wrestling championships. Marlee Boucher won the 115-kilogram division at the OFSAA championships earlier this month in Kitchen...

It's going to cost the City of Kenora over $2.5 million to put a new slab into the Thistle Rink. Council has awarded the contract to Winnipeg construction company Parkwest Projects Limited. The work i...

The City of Kenora will foot the whole bill for replacing the roof at the Keewatin Public Library. The cost is expected to be in the $500,000 range. City CAO Kyle Attanasio says there are positives an...

The Kenora OPP says it's seen an alarming increase in interactions with youth. Inspector Jim Neild says about one third of their reactive calls for service deal with people under the age of 24. "We're...

Highway 17 in Wabigoon is fully open again. The Trans-Canada was closed just after 3:30 due to a collision near Muskiemerk Road. The road was open to one lane of traffic within a couple of hours and w...