by Randy ThomsFlows have been increased from Rainy and Namakan Lakes. The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board’s Water Levels Committee issued the directive in response to the recent rain storm. Logs were pulled from dams at Squirrel Falls and Kettle Falls on Tuesday. Gates at the Rainy Lake...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances has secured provincial funding for two road projects. Over $2 million will be used toward the reconstruction of a section of the four-laners on Third Street West between Central and York Avenues. Another $1.6 million will go to fixing up another section of Scott Street, this time...
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by Randy ThomsStepped-up enforcement by the Ontario Provincial Police during the May long weekend traffic resulted in hundreds of charges being issued. Almost ten percent of traffic-related charges laid in Ontario were in northwestern Ontario. Of the 1,532 charges, more than 900 were for speeding. OPP also...
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by Brad PerryEmergency crews are on scene in the Caledonia Industrial Park after a natural gas line was cut. Moncton fire crews were called to Frenette Avenue just before 1 p.m. Friday. Platoon Chief Mike Lake said Liberty Gas is on the scene trying to close off the lines. Lake told our newsroom that one...
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by Evan TaylorYarmouth is planning to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant to accommodate future growth. Funding is now fully in place for the project which is expected to cost just shy of $2 million following a funding announcement from the province on Friday. Argyle MLA Colton LeBlanc announced the...
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by Caitlin SnowA provincial grant for renovations at a local community hub. The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) will get $50,000 to help make their washrooms more accessible. The building entrance and kitchen area will also get upgrades. Program Director, Aimee Acker says the...
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by Tara ClowThere will be a lot of spinning wheels in the Town of Salisbury this weekend. Around 60 cyclists will participate in the Salisbury Road Race between 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday, May 26. The town hosts the race in partnership with Velo NB, and cyclists are coming from across New Brunswick. The race...
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by Brad PerryOfficials are investigating after an inmate was allegedly assaulted at a New Brunswick prison. The incident happened at the Atlantic Instituion, a maximum security prison in Renous, on May 13. Correctional Service Canada said the inmate was transported to an outside hospital for treatement....
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by CJ GoaterSioux Lookout is running a second foodcycler pilot program after a successful initial pilot last year. The town has partnered with FoodCycle Science for the pilot aimed at increasing at-home composting while diverting food waste from the landfill. 75 FoodCycler machines will be available for...
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by Brad PerryAre you passionate about Saint John’s north end and want to shape the community for the future? The city is seeking applicants to serve on the North End Neighbourhood Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will provide feedback and advice for the North End Neighbourhood Plan. Officials have...
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