by Tim DavidsonA Go Fund Me page has been launched for a Kenora woman who is undergoing brain surgery at the end of this month. Brandi Bichon has two tumors, but only one is being removed. The surgery is taking place at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Center and will take anywhere from 6 to 8 hours. One of the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Sioux Lookout Bombers have surprised the Kam River Fighting Walleye by winning the first two games of the SIJHL final on the road. The Bombers downed the Walleye 6-2 last night. Jonah Smith scored a pair of goals for the Bombers while Carter Poddubny and Carter Nailen scored the only goals...
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by Tim DavidsonThere will be a pair of open houses this weekend at the David Kejick Armory in Kenora. It’s part of a national job fair being conducted by the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to weapons and equipment displays members of the Canadian Army reserve units will be on hand. Job opportunities in the...
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by Brad PerryIt has been an excellent start to the year for development in the town of Shediac. Officials reported nearly $25 million worth of building permits during the first quarter. “It is essential that the Town of Shediac maintain a good pace in its development while ensuring a good balance of all...
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by Brad Perry“A step forward” is how one disability advocate describes investments contained in this week’s federal budget. Officials announced $6.1 billion over five years and another $1.4 billion per year going forward for the Canada Disability Benefit. The benefit will provide eligible Canadians with...
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Long line-ups formed at gas stations ahead of a significant price increase at the pumps. Regular gasoline went up nearly 10 cents a litre at midnight in Nova Scotia. That puts the price of self-serve regular to a minimum of $1.85 on Friday. However, diesel dropped 3 cents to nearly...
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by Tara ClowNo movement overnight for regular self-serve gas prices in New Brunswick. This comes after much speculation this week that we may prices rise, after a spike in Ontario. The Energy and Utilities Board left the maximum at 185.2 when it made its adjustments overnight. Diesel saw a small dip of 2.2...
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by Caitlin SnowA stretch of road between Margaree Harbour and Dunvegan is going to continue getting upgraded. In a release, Inverness MLA Allan MacMacster says a 4.3 km section of Route 219 will be paved this year to continue the 3.3 km project that was completed last summer. It will bring the total new...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of International Falls is still awaiting word from its insurance adjustor regarding the band shell. The over 80-year-old facility was destroyed by fire last week. City Administrator Betty Bergstrom says the facility is well-covered “As soon as he speaks with his higher-ups and...
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We’re hearing long line-ups are forming at gas stations. Regular gas is reportedly going up nearly 10 cents a litre at midnight. That would put the price of regular between $1.85 and $1.90 in Nova Scotia. Diesel will be about $2.00 a litre or more, depending on where you live. Gas prices are...
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