Nova Scotia Power will have extra staff to work the incoming weather system that’s headed for the Maritimes. The utility will open up its operations and logistics centre on Friday at 12pm ahead of the first significant storm expected to impact this hurricane season. “Our team has been monitoring...
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by Randy ThomsConfederation College is welcoming a large number of international students to its campuses this year. Many of the smaller regional campuses are also benefiting. President Kathleen Lynch says it is a way of sustaining the campuses. “It’s good to see now we’ve been able to attract a few more...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Northern Development Minister is touting the importance of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. Greg Rickford spoke Monday to a provincial parliamentary committee about his ministry’s programs. Rickford says the heritage fund is an important tool for economic development in the region....
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by Randy ThomsTreaty Three Police Service is receiving support from the province for Operation Eagle Eye. The program places surveillance cameras in areas where gun and gang violence, illegal drug activity and human trafficking are prevalent. The department is receiving $55 thousand to expand the program. The...
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by Randy ThomsA former Fort Frances nurse will face sentencing in the new year on a charge of criminal negligence causing death. Lindsay Coyle will be back in court on January 16th. She pled guilty to the charge last August in connection with the 2015 death of Hermina Fletcher at LaVerendrye Hospital. Court...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Dryden OPP say they have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. The incident took place early Wednesday morning just after midnight after police located the suspect. He fled on his bike, but was located a short time later and placed in custody. The 34 year old Dryden man not only...
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The application deadline is looming for those interested in taking part in the reference case before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal regarding the Chignecto Isthmus Court needs to determine whether the infrastructure protecting the interprovincial transportation, trade and communication links...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay has an opportunity to gain strong mayor power. Mayor Ken Boshcoff can secure strong mayor powers by committing in writing to meeting the provincially assigned housing target. He has until October 15 2023, to submit written confirmation, and if he does so the new powers would go into...
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by Randy ThomsThe Metis Nation flag has a permanent place at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. It is now flying high alongside those of Canada, Ontario, the U.S. and the town. It was raised in a ceremony with several members of the Sunset County Metis on hand. Sunset Country Metis made a request several months...
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by Randy ThomsA member of the Fort Frances Muskies football team has been recognized by the Winnipeg High School Football League. Defensive lineman Tucker Calder has been selected as defensive player of the week for week one. Tucker recovered a fumble for a touchdown and had eight tackles in the Muskies’ 47-7...
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