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Only movie theatre near Fort Frances to close its doors

Only movie theatre near Fort Frances to close its doors

The Cine 5 Theatre in International Falls, Minn., is closing next week, leaving moviegoers in Fort Frances with no local place to take in the latest blockbuster or any other film.
Treasury Metals aims for 2026 mining start near Dryden

Treasury Metals aims for 2026 mining start near Dryden

Mine developer provides more details on the scale of district-sized Goliath Gold Complex
Photographer from Northwest nominated to be Toronto’s new photo laureate

Photographer from Northwest nominated to be Toronto’s new photo laureate

An award-winning photographer originally from Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation located south of Kenora has been selected as Toronto's next photo laureate.
Three mayors grateful for help with police costs, but say more is needed from province

Three mayors grateful for help with police costs, but say more is needed from province

Kenora, Pickle Lake, and Sioux Lookout mayors say the province has responded to a call for relief for policing costs, but more help is needed, included a more permanent solution.
Health care officials ponder solutions to medical lab technologist shortage

Health care officials ponder solutions to medical lab technologist shortage

The shortage of medical laboratory technologists in the Northwest and other areas got some attention in the province's latest healthcare plan, and local hospital leaders have additional ideas about what's needed.
Educator reconnects online with students 50 years later

Educator reconnects online with students 50 years later

Terry Ellwood turned to Facebook to reconnect with students in the first class he taught — Grades 5/6 at Hudson Public School.
Hospital burnout is driving doctors from Fort Frances, mayor says

Hospital burnout is driving doctors from Fort Frances, mayor says

Newly-elected Fort Frances, Mayor Andrew Hallikas plans on taking full advantage of ROMA delegation with Health Minister Sylvia Jones to ensure their municipalities are heard.
Appeal court upholds sentence for child pornography convictions

Appeal court upholds sentence for child pornography convictions

Retired Kenora teacher had been sentenced to 22 months after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child pornography offences
Trailblazing Indigenous language program brings Ojibwa into schools

Trailblazing Indigenous language program brings Ojibwa into schools

A new language platform aims to create the next generation of Anishinaabemowin speakers across the Northwest
Mosswood Adventures brings ice bikes to Kenora

Mosswood Adventures brings ice bikes to Kenora

Mosswood Adventures and Rentals pop-up shop brings Ice Bike rentals to the City of Kenora.
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