by Caitlin SnowHalifax police are on scene of an unsanctioned student gathering in Halifax in the area of Preston, Larch and Jennings Streets. Police say arrests have been made and tickets issued and will remain in the area focusing on ‘community safety and quality-of-life issues.’ Due to the size of the...
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by Randy ThomsEaston Mikus tied a league record by scoring six goals as the Thunder Bay North Stars dumped the Kenora Islanders 11-4 in Kenora. Mikus scored four times in the first period, including a natural hat trick to close out the first period, before scoring his fifth of the game in the second period...
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by Caitlin SnowThere was a heavy police presence in Dartmouth. RCMP say one person has been arrested after having barricaded themselves inside their home on Leander Drive by Auburn Drive. RCMP say there is no immediate threat to anyone outside the home. Traffic was closed in the area but will reopen soon....
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by Randy ThomsConnor Burke and Owen Riffel each scored twice to help the Sioux Lookout Bombers to a 4-2 over the Wisconsin Wilderness in Spooner, Wisc., in one of the three SIJHL games played Friday night. Blake Burke assisted on all four of Sioux Lookout’s goals. The win leaves the Bombers alone atop the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Dryden Eagles managed to even their record in the Winnipeg High School Football League at 2-2 thanks to a home win over the Tec Voc Hornets. The Eagles prevailed 32-22 in a rainy game. Raynor Powell took the first play from scrimmage 91 yards for a touchdown and then he added another on the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora U18 AAA Thistles opened the 2023/2024 campaign with a point. The Thistles were beaten in a shootout 3-2 by the Winnipeg Bruins Friday night at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center. Jack Noel got the scoring started in the second, his first as a Thistle, with an assist from Cayson...
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by Tim DavidsonBeaver Brae scored early and often in trouncing the St. Norbert Celtics Friday afternoon at the Tom Nabb Soccer Complex. The Broncos cruised to a 58-6 win. Kellen Mandamin scored three touchdowns on the ground and had over 100 yards of rushing in the first quarter alone. Grade 9 student Noah...
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by Adam RileyOntario Provincial Police in Fort Frances are seeking the assistance of the public as they investigate a firearm theft in the community. Officers were called yesterday morning to a Christie Avenue home where they learned the firearm had been taken from a vehicle parked outside Wednesday night....
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by Adam RileyWawakapewin First Nation is the the latest community connected to the provincial power grid. Since 2017 contractors have been cutting, building and stringing high voltage power lines across the far north, in a bid to end the reliance of several communities upon diesel generators. But now with...
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by Adam RileyThis weekend 150 military personnel will be in Thunder Bay for Exercise Waking Giant, being held by HMCS Griffon. Commander Nathanael Molson says this year will be similarly sized to last years exercise but with different players involved. “This is very much an evolution, this year a big change...
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