by Brad PerryMunicipalities in the Saint John region have announced their Christmas tree drop-off sites. Saint John: The City of Saint John says it will have five sites open for residents from Jan. 1 to 12. They include: Charles Gorman Arena – 80 University Avenue, North Crescent Valley – Between 30 and 38...
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by NewsInverness RCMP is asking for help in locating a 39-year-old man. Wilson Ramirez was last seen in Halifax on December 29 and police say his vehicle was found the next day in Cape Breton on Bear Island Road in Point Tupper. Ramirez is described as 5-foot-7, 170lbs, has short dark hair and brown...
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by NewsA large volume of patients has Horizon and Vitalite Health Networks asking the public to consider their options first before showing up at Emergency Departments. The Health Networks say their priority is to care for trauma and critical care patients. Those with non- urgent medical issues will...
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by Tara ClowFire has destroyed a detached garage and caused extensive damage to the siding and attic of a Riverview home. The fire on Woodstock Avenue broke out at around 2pm Saturday afternoon. When Riverview Fire and Rescue arrived, the garage was fully engulfed and the fire had spread to the bungalow....
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by Randy ThomsA person has died in a collision involving a pedestrian in Dryden. The incident occurred Saturday shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Duke Street. Members of the Dryden OPP Detachment, Northwest Emergency Medical Services and Dryden Fire Service responded. Despite life saving measures, the person was...
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by Randy ThomsA 31-year-old has been killed in a motor vehicle collision near Nipigon. OPP says a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle came into collision just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 11/17, south of Nipigon. The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. No name has...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team lost 5-0 to the New Ulm Eagles on Saturday in their final game at the Fergus Falls Holiday Classic. They were outshot in the game 44-12 The Muskies finished the tournament with three losses. They next see action in two week when they travel to Winnipeg...
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by Randy ThomsHighway 502 has been shut down because of weather conditions. The closure is from the junctions of Highway 11 and Highway 594. No word when the road will be reopen but sanders and plows are on the roads. A mixture of rain and snow overnight has left many area roads icy this morning. Highway 17...
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by Randy ThomsKoochiching County has finalized its 2024 budget. It is an 18 per cent increase to the tax levy. The county plans to spend over $47 million. Chair Jason Sjoblom (SHOE-bloom) says it is necessary to expand services and fund initiatives previously approved. “Obviously, that requires funding with...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team was defeated 9-2 by the host Fergus Falls in their second game of the Fergus Falls Holiday Class. Ozzy Hanson and Blake Kreger scored for the Muskies, who were outshot 44-22. The Muskies will wrap up the tournament tomorrow with a game against the New...
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