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Northern lights are putting on a show — and will get even better

Northern lights are putting on a show — and will get even better

Solar activity is nearing a peak but will continue cycling upward until 2024
Sioux Lookout resident collects $100K Encore win

Sioux Lookout resident collects $100K Encore win

Scott Dell won $100,000 in the Daily Grand Encore draw from June 20, 2022, by matching six of the last seven numbers.
Betting on himself made all the difference for Patrick Hunter

Betting on himself made all the difference for Patrick Hunter

Inspired by Norval Morrisseau, Red Lake artist thriving in the corporate world
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Fort Frances explores self-contained electrical grid

Fort Frances explores self-contained electrical grid

Fort Frances town council is awarding Siemens Canada nearly $300,000 from a FedNor grant to study the possibility of creating a micro-grid, which would allow the town to have a self-sufficient supply of electricity.
Assassinating Thomson wows Red Lake crowd

Assassinating Thomson wows Red Lake crowd

About 85 people attended the performance of Assassinating Thomson in Red Lake on Feb. 24.
Atikokan library upgrades resources for Ukrainian immigrants

Atikokan library upgrades resources for Ukrainian immigrants

After an influx of Ukrainian settlers in the community, the Atikokan Public Library is upgrading its literacy resources to help newcomers adjust.
Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charge

Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charge

A Dryden man faces an impaired driving charge after OPP responded to a traffic complaint from a member of the public.
Sioux Lookout mayor not surprised by population increase in latest census

Sioux Lookout mayor not surprised by population increase in latest census

The mayor of Sioux Lookout says community efforts to encourage people to participate in last census may be a reason for 10 per cent jump in population.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
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