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Kenora council passes 'responsible' budget

Kenora council passes 'responsible' budget

Councillors have approved a 2024 operating budget with a 3.17 per cent tax levy increase and money for a new communications position.
KDSB elects new board chairs

KDSB elects new board chairs

Following the first meeting of 2024, the Kenora District Service Board (KDSB) has elected its new chair and vice-chair.
OPP lays impaired charge

OPP lays impaired charge

Red Lake OPP arrested and charged one individual with impaired driving.
Paro explores mental health issues for women entrepreneurs

Paro explores mental health issues for women entrepreneurs

The responses garnered by the surveys highlighted an “alarmingly high” need for immediate crisis and peer support for family caregivers.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
KI council to hold a day of fasting and reflection

KI council to hold a day of fasting and reflection

A one-day fast will be held in KI on Thursday “to collectively honour and reflect on the recent passing of our band members,” a Jan. 25 community memo from KI’s chief and council declared.
Cridland 'set an example' in Fort Frances

Cridland 'set an example' in Fort Frances

A border town has lost one of its leading citizens – an “amazing entrepreneur” and “lifelong advocate of the community,” in the words of Mayor Andrew Hallikas.
Millions of dollars announced for local mills, forestry sector

Millions of dollars announced for local mills, forestry sector

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper will receive $5 million to modernize and upgrade the mill's electrical system.
“A long road ahead”: Hajdu responds to re-building Eabametoong school

“A long road ahead”: Hajdu responds to re-building Eabametoong school

Following comments from provincial leaders, Minister Patty Hajdu spoke with Dougall Media about what the federal government is doing to help the residents of Eabametoong First Nation.
Equity Backpack Program teaches students to embrace differences

Equity Backpack Program teaches students to embrace differences

The Equity Backpack Program is a series of lessons that students investigate their own unconscious biases in an age appropriate way, while also exploring their own identities. The big takeaway is that differences should be celebrated, and that differences are our superpower. 
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