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Posted 28 July 2023

$300k for Indigenous education and travel initiatives

The province has announced just under $300,000 in funding for Indigenous focused transportation and education initiatives. The money is being split between two communities and two educational and training organizations. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation is getting $75,000 which will go...

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Posted 28 July 2023

1 arrested in McKenzie Island B&E

Ontario Provincial Police in Red Lake have arrested and charged a 46 year old man in connection to a break-in on McKenzie Island. Police received a complaint just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday of a suspicious person on the island. An investigation revealed one home had been broken into. When...

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Posted 27 July 2023

CBSA catches gun smuggler at Rainy River crossing

Two individuals at the Baudette-Rainy River border were arrested, after officers with the Canada Border Services Agency discovered an undeclared handgun in their vehicle. The incident occurred on July 16 as the pair attempted to enter Canada. An unloaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, coupled with...

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Posted 27 July 2023

CBSA catches gun smuggler at Rainy River crossing

Two individuals at the Baudette-Rainy River border were arrested, after officers with the Canada Border Services Agency discovered an undeclared handgun in their vehicle. The incident occurred on July 16 as the pair attempted to enter Canada. An unloaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, coupled with...

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Posted 27 July 2023

Community mourns the loss of 7 year old

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a collision between a motor vehicle and bicycle which claimed the life of a 7 year old boy in Long Lake 58 First Nation in the Greenstone area. Police and Superior North EMS responded to the community located west of Longlac around 5:00 p.m....

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Posted 27 July 2023

Community mourns the loss of 7 year old

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a collision between a motor vehicle and bicycle which claimed the life of a 7 year old boy in Long Lake 58 First Nation in the Greenstone area. Police and Superior North EMS responded to the community located west of Longlac around 5:00 p.m....

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Posted 27 July 2023

Contract approved at Community Support Centre NW

Members of Unifor Local 324-18 voted unanimously in favour of a new three year contract with Community Support Centre NW at a ratification meeting Wednesday. The contract affects 25 workers in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances. Community Support Centre NW is a multi-service organization which...

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Posted 27 July 2023

Contract approved at Community Support Centre NW

Members of Unifor Local 324-18 voted unanimously in favour of a new three year contract with Community Support Centre NW at a ratification meeting Wednesday. The contract affects 25 workers in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances. Community Support Centre NW is a multi-service organization which...

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Posted 27 July 2023

Road closure to continue until evening

A reminder for Motorists in Dryden of a road closure on Memorial Avenue, between Spruce and Wilde Streets. Officials with the City of Dryden say it is to allow work crews to complete road maintenance. Work is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m.    

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Posted 27 July 2023

Road closure to continue until evening

A reminder for Motorists in Dryden of a road closure on Memorial Avenue, between Spruce and Wilde Streets. Officials with the City of Dryden say it is to allow work crews to complete road maintenance. Work is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m.    

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