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The safe containment and isolation of used nuclear fuel has long been a topic of importance for Ignace, its residents, First Nation and Metis Communities. The municipality continues to remind its residents to learn and stay informed about Canada's project to consider Ignace as the repository for nuclear waste.

Starting high school for the first time can for some seem quite intimidating. But getting the chance to find out what it is like to be a new high school student and knowing how different the demands for a high school student can be, is something that the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board wants its future students to experience.

City and First Nation leaders impressed by the approach and vision of the Australian mining company

The fatality occurred Tuesday at a business on Highway 17.

Roughly 6.5 kilometre section from Manitoba border to be finished by 2025; Other sections to Kenora still require approvals.

With the Fall 2022 election on the minds of many local and provincial political leaders, the Municipality is set to run what they refer to as their, "So you want to run for Council" information workshop. The event is offered virtually to any resident who wants to learn more about municipal politics.

Kenora OPP responded to more than 196 calls over the weekend including three assaults and five thefts.

Winter weather has been challenging Northern Ontario drivers more often this winter. All municipalities, including Kenora encourage its residents to drive with caution.

As in many other communities within the region, many residents are taking time to start spring cleaning of their homes. As part of that activity, the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service wishes to remind residents to not forget to clean their smoke alarms as well.