by Tim DavidsonThe 57 year old man who was killed at Anicinabe Park this past Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Bruce Frogg. He was from a remote fly-in community about 350 kilometers north of Sioux Lookout called Wawakapewin. He had been brandishing two knives in from the park’s office when he was shot...
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by Brad PerryA long-awaited development in uptown Saint John will have more units than originally planned. The news comes as the city confirms construction at 99 King Street is getting set to move ahead. In a social media post, Mayor Donna Reardon said the mixed-use building will have 146 units. That is...
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by Randy ThomsA week of free fishing begins today in Ontario. It is open to any Canadian. They can fish anywhere in the province without the need for a fishing licence or Outdoors Canada until July 7th. “I welcome anyone curious about fishing to experience the excitement and satisfaction of this great sport...
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by Randy ThomsThe District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is rewarding four area students with $500 each. The money is part of a bursary program aimed at students considering a career in fields within the Services Board. This year’s winners are Jade Bellluz and Lilly Jourdain from Fort Frances High...
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by Randy ThomsA mining exploration company working in the Nestor Falls area reports strong gold finds. Alberta-based Golden Rapture Mining says it is identified in samples from its Phillips Township property. A total of 22 samples were tested. “I am extremely pleased that we have just made rapid steps toward...
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by NewsAn Amherst man is facing sex charges against a child. RCMP say law officials searched a home Tuesday after investigators received a notification from the National Child Exploitation Crime Centre in December 2023, directing them to the home. The 36-year-old has been charged with Luring a Child...
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by Brad PerryRCMP are asking the public for help as they investigate an armed robbery at a Moncton business. Police said the incident happened at a business on Mountain Road at around 3 p.m. on June 18. According to investigators, a man armed with a weapon stole cash and fled the scene on a motorcycle. No...
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by CJ GoaterA Thunder Bay Police Service Officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an SIU investigation. On March 1st city police received a report of a man holding what appeared to be a pistol in a parking lot at the Thunder Center in the intercity area. The man refused to drop the weapon, leading an...
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by Tim DavidsonA long care home in Kenora has declared a respiratory outbreak. The Wiigwas Elder and Senior care facility says the outbreak is on the third floor. While visitors are still being allow, there are health guidelines that have to be followed. That includes hand hygience when coming in the long term...
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by Tim DavidsonMore rain this weekend is expect to push water levels on Lake of the Woods even higher. Lake of the Woods Control Board says the water levels could increase anywhere from 5 to 17 centimeters depending on how much rain we get. Over the past week, the lake has gone up 7 centimeters or 3 inches. As...
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