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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.
Kenora skier sets personal best at Para Nordic World Cup in Finland

Kenora skier sets personal best at Para Nordic World Cup in Finland

Jesse Bachinsky, a visually-impaired nordic skier from Kenora, says his goal is to compete for Canada at the next Paralympic Games in Italy.
Hydrocarbons found in Wabaseemoong water after initial testing

Hydrocarbons found in Wabaseemoong water after initial testing

Water service was shut down on Dec. 23, 2022 due to accidental diesel contamination
Only movie theatre near Fort Frances in danger of closing

Only movie theatre near Fort Frances in danger of closing

The potential cost of repairs to a waterline feeding the sprinkler system at the only movie theatre near Fort Frances, across the border in International Falls, Minn., could force the owner to close it down.
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