Kenora City Council wants to keep the status quo when it comes to the sale of fireworks. Fire Chief Dave Pratt admits he has some concerns about the way local stores sell them, which is in contravention of federal law. "Here's the legislative requirements...this is how you need to store them," outlined Pratt ...

By Bruce Braun "A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke." Jack Nicklaus Our first league play of the season was a smashing success! A total of 67 men arrived for our league opening day. Lots of laughs, plenty of smiles and a few nice shots! I hope everybody had as good a time as our group did? ...

The mayors of Dryden and Ignace are back from Toronto after a quick trip this week. Jack Harrison says he and Kim Baigrie met with Greg Rickford in his capacity as Minister of Northern Development, "It was a good opportunity for us just to talk about potential economic opportunities that may be coming through our ...

The Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee in Kenora has a special guest visiting the city. Steve Woolrich specializes in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. He says he'll be spending three months in the city and make recommendations to hopefully make Kenora safer. "A great opportunity to emb...

A high speed car chase has ended in Dryden. It started late yesterday afternoon after the OPP spotted a stolen vehicle near Ignace. The vehicle was heading west and police tried to stop it in Zealand Township. It refused to stop and fled at a high rate a speed. Police did not pursue, but set up a spike belt, but it was...

Yesterday I was browsing through my amazon because I because I was bored and saw a pack of 100 crayons for OVER 1200 DOLLARS, like what? Are you putting actual gold and silver in your crayons? It makes no sense at all. What is something that is expensive even though it shouldn't be? Text me on our T-Bay Tell Talk and T...

The provincial government is getting tough on impaired drivers. New legislation proposes the installation of ignition interlock devices upon conviction and a lifetime driving ban if their actions lead to the death of another. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sakaria says police report a 30 per cent increase in impaired...

Peter James Belanger-Greene September 29, 1980 - May 1, 2024 Ozaa wa biidang (Little Brown Man) Moose Clan In great sadness, we announce the passing of our Brother, Father, Uncle, of Peter Belanger-Greene. He was predeceased by his Mother, Noella Belanger and Father Basil Greene. He leaves behind his children, Diamond ...

Residents living on a section of Airport Road in Kenora are asked to boil their water. The boil water advisory was issued after a sudden loss of pressure in the water line. The area affected is from 1052 Airport Road to the Weyerhaeuser Mill. The City of Kenora says due to the pressure loss, the safety of the drinking ...

The life of Arthur Irving will be celebrated during a private gathering on the weekend. Irving died from cancer on Monday in Boston. Tributes have been sent from near and far for the long-time businessman and philanthropist. They included notes from the prime minister, premiers, the business community and various unive...