Author Archives: Tim Davidson
Eagle Lake Chiefs win national title
The Eagle Lake Chiefs have won the annual Fred Saskamoose "Chief Thunderstick" national championship in Saskatoon. The Chiefs defeated the Six Nations Ironmen in the final on Sunday night. Kenora Isla...
Tim Davidson May 22, 2024
One person killed in single semi-tractor collision
A 24 year old from Mississauga has been killed in a single motor vehicle collision just east of Dryden. The OPP say the accident took place around 8:30 Sunday morning in Satterly Township. The passeng...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
13 million in building permits issued to start 2024
A pretty good first quarter for building permits in the City of Kenora. Director of Planning and Building Janis Pochailo says they had over $13 million worth of building permits issued. "Most of our a...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
Skate park to undergo makeover
The skate park at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center will be undergoing a makeover. Manager of Community Services Andrew Smith says they are applying to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to pain...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
Coney seasonal water service resumes
Residents of Coney Island have seasonal water again. The service was turned back on Friday. A notice was delivered to residents saying due to repairs and upgrades, a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory ...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
Forest fire fighters busy over long weekend
The forest fire hazard may be low to moderate across northwestern Ontario, but that didn't stop wild fires from affecting traffic on Highway 17. The Trans-Canada was closed a couple of time on Sunday ...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
Water levels near normal for this time of year
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says water levels are in the normal range for this time of year. Lake levels rose 5 centimeters this past week, and are expected to increase a similar amount in the...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
NAPS issues warning about toxic drugs
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is issuing a warning about toxic drugs in the communities it serves. NAPS says it has seen a significant spike in opioid-releated overdoses, especially in the northea...
Tim Davidson May 21, 2024
Impaired driving charges laid after collision
A 29 year old Manitoba driver has been charged as a result of a collision on Highway 17 near Kenora. The OPP say the accident took place Sunday night when officers responded to a single-vehicle crash....
Tim Davidson May 20, 2024
Highway 17 east of Dryden open again
Highway 17 between Dryden and Ignace has reopened. It was closed just before 8:00 Monday morning. The Ministry of Transportation says a collision closed the Trans-Canada east of Dinorwic for about 6 h...
Tim Davidson May 20, 2024
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