by Evan TaylorQueens County, Nova Scotia – The highly anticipated grand opening of the Etli-Militai’mk Playpark in Queens County, originally planned for September 21, has been postponed to October 11. This decision comes as a result of various factors, including the aftermath of Hurricane Lee, ongoing power...
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by Tim DavidsonA new report on the state of Kenora’s Rural Roads includes five possible options. The city’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen says they are recommending an option which could cost in the range of $6,000,000. “The reason that option 5 has been chosen is because it’s an option...
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by Tim DavidsonGrand Council Treaty #3 is planning to construct a new administration building. A sod turning ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon on the old pulp mill property in Kenora. The new building will take 18 to 24 months to construct. When it’s complete the 26,000 building will have three floors. The...
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by Evan TaylorArthur Abdul Mosher, a 40-year-old resident of Blockhouse, Nova Scotia, is facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of 49-year-old Josh Veinotte. Veinotte’s lifeless body was discovered on July 26 in Parkdale, a community nestled within Lunenburg County, approximately...
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by Adam RileyA 20 year old Rossport man and an 18 year old Ignace man have been arrested in connection to the theft of a commercial motor vehicle in Fort Frances. Ontario Provincial Police were called to a Fifth Street West business in that community where the theft was reported on September 13th. A few...
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by Tim DavidsonAn economic development conference will be taking place in Kenora this week. The one-day gathering will be taking place at Seven Generations on Thursday. Economic Development officer for the city, Allyson Pele says people from across the province and even Manitoba, are going to be there. “We...
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by Brad PerryThere is a heavy police presence at a Saint John school following a bomb threat. Several police cars are visible outside Centre scolaire Samuel-de-Champlain in Millidgeville. Members of the Saint John Fire Department were also on the scene at the building. The police force confirmed the threat...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Cat Lake First Nation has passed a Band Council Resolution banning any mining exploration activity in it’s traditional land use area. The resolution also says any related road building activity is also not permitted. The chief of the community says the BCR is directly related the Ontario...
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by Adam RileyThe execution of a search warrant at a Red Lake home has resulted in the seizure of weapons and drugs. Ontario Provincial Police searched the home on September 9th after receiving information the owner was in possession of a sawed off shotgun. In addition to the sawed off 12 -gauge shotgun,...
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by CJ GoaterEnoki mushrooms sold by the company Super are being recalled from stores due to possible listeria monocytogens contamination. Food that has been contaminated with listeria does not always look or smell spoiled or off, but it can still make you sick. This recall is Class 2 which highlights the...
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