Author Archives: Tim Davidson

The OPP say a house fire in Atikokan is suspicious in nature. The blaze was reported around 8:30 pm this past Wednesday on Starr Street. The single detached home was completely engulfed in flames by t...

The City of Dryden is already looking ahead to the 2025 budget. Some of the issues and challenges were presented to city council this week. Steven Lansdell-Roll is the municipal treasurer and says the...

First Nations leaders within Nishnawbe Aski Nation has selected Alvin Fiddler to remain as Grand Chief. He was appointed leader last year after NAN's executive removed former Grand Chief Derek Fox for...

There is already concern about a proposed apartment development in Norman. It would be located across from Norman Park on Minnesota Street and have 32 units and a daycare on the ground floor. The city...

Dryden City Council has agreed to spend $210,000 for a sewer and water project in the Sandy Beach area. The idea is to improve water quality by looping lines to Mario Milanese Place. Chief Administrat...

A 29 year old North Caribou Lake First Nation's resident faces drug trafficking charges. She was arrested following a routine checkpoint inspection in that community. The OPP say they were contacted b...

Some upgrades are coming to a couple of popular boating attractions on Black Sturgeon Lake. The City of Kenora is contributing $40,000 to help fix up the Thatcher's Landing boat launch and the Black S...

A couple of potential road delays in the city today. One will be on Mellick Avenue between Rabbit Lake Road and 14th Street North. It's been closed down to continue guard rail replacements at the nort...

A new land ambulance base is being constructed in Pickle Lake. A ground-breaking ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon for the community service center. CAO of the Kenora District Services Board Henry...

A 41 year old man has been arrested after the OPP were called to a home on Highway 601 in Wainright Township. Through their investigation, police say a number of threats were issued. The suspect has b...