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How much will you receive for your Canada Carbon Rebate?
Posted 11 April 2024

How much will you receive for your Canada Carbon Rebate?

The federal government has released a tool to help Canadians figure out approximately how much their carbon rebate cheque will be. The Canada Carbon Rebate estimator tool asks four simple questions, including your province and whether you have a spouse or common-law partner. It can provide your...

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Boxcar Country Music Festival unveils lineup
Posted 11 April 2024

Boxcar Country Music Festival unveils lineup

Brett Kissell, High Valley, and The Reklaws are coming to Saint John this summer. They are the headliners for this year’s Boxcar Country Music Festival, running from July 25 to 27. “We are thrilled to be able to build on the success of the inaugural Boxcar Country Music Festival and bring...

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Dog runners race to close Mapleton Park trails on Saturday
Posted 11 April 2024

Dog runners race to close Mapleton Park trails on Saturday

If you are a regular visitor to Mapleton Park, you’ll want to take note of closures for this week. The Floodplain trail will be closed on Saturday, April 13 from 7 am until noon and the wetland trail from 7 am until 2 pm. This is for the Moncton Dog Runners Spring Fast Fox race. Closures are in...

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City proposing to extend sewer and water services down Railway Street
Posted 11 April 2024

City proposing to extend sewer and water services down Railway Street

The City of Kenora is hoping to extend sewer and water services all the way to the end of Railway Street. The city is working on an application for almost $3 million through the province’s Building Homes Faster fund. Director of Economic Development and Tourism Stace Gander says this would be...

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Dryden Fall Fair receives economic support
Posted 11 April 2024

Dryden Fall Fair receives economic support

The Dryden Fall Fair is coming back this year. The city is making application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for $15,000 to help out. Jason Boyer is the manager of Community Services and says the fall fair has a big impact on the community. “Projected $1.7 million dollars through the...

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Tbaytel For Good program back again
Posted 11 April 2024

Tbaytel For Good program back again

Tbaytel is bringing back it’s For Good Community Fund. Starting today, teachers, students, parents, volunteers, coaches, not-for-profit groups and community members can apply for funding. Up to 30 thousand dollars will be awarded. The application deadline is May 21st. Submissions can be for...

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Fighting Walleye look to advance to SIJHL finals
Posted 11 April 2024

Fighting Walleye look to advance to SIJHL finals

The Red Lake Miners are on the brink of elimination in the SIJHL playoffs. The Miners were shut out 4-0 last night by the Kam River Fighting Walleye. The Fighting Walleye now have a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven semifinal series. Game four goes tonight in Red Lake at the Cochenor...

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KDSB awards grants for Child Poverty Reduction Programs
Posted 11 April 2024

KDSB awards grants for Child Poverty Reduction Programs

The Kenora District Services Board is awarding 11 grants under it’s Child Poverty Reduction program. A couple of groups in the Ignace area are getting funding. The largest grant is going to the Northwestern Health Unit for it’s Nutrition on the Weekend program. Its getting almost $50,000. The...

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Traffic interruptions end in Yarmouth
Posted 11 April 2024

Traffic interruptions end in Yarmouth

Traffic through the intersection of Main, Vancouver and Chestnut streets is back to normal. The Town of Yarmouth says as of Wednesday night, the trees have been removed, work is completed, and detours have ended. The town thanks everyone affected by these traffic interruptions and apologizes for...

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‘Overwhelming’ response to police recruitment camp: chief
Posted 11 April 2024

‘Overwhelming’ response to police recruitment camp: chief

Saint John police say they have seen an “overwhelming” response to their inclusion and diversity recruitment camp More than 100 people have already expressed an interest in taking part, according to Chief Robert Bruce. Bruce gave an update on the process during April’s Saint John Board of Police...

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