Therese (Terry) Hatch
Therese (Terry) Hatch February 1, 1927 - May 5, 2024 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mom Terry Hatch on May 5, 2024, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Born in LaFleche, Saskatchewan on February 1, 1927. She lived in many places across Saskatchewan before the family settled on a quarter sec...
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Construction season begins in Dryden
Grand Trunk Avenue, or Highway 17 between Cecil Avenue and Anton Road will be undergoing some construction work over the next few months. The City of Dryden says crews will be resurfacing the road, and be doing curb and sidewalk replacement. The city says during construction residents may experience abnormal amounts of...
2h ago
One person arrested following standoff with police
One person has been arrested following a prolonged stand-off on Snow Drive, just off of Highway 658 north of Kenora. The incident took place Monday just after 8 pm after the OPP received reports of an armed person who had barricaded themselves inside a home. Provincial Police deployed the Emergency Response Team, crisi...
16h ago
New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
19h ago
Former police chief's lawyers awaiting evidence
The Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evidence before returning to court. A member from the law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP was present over Zoom for the first appearance in court on behalf of Sylvia Hauth and her lawyer Scott Hutchison. The case was a...
21h ago
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
"Be Prepared. Know your Risks." That's the theme for Canada's 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan encourages Canadians to learn about the disaster risks that could affect their community and how to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes. &quo...
21h ago
NOSM University awards two local health providers
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine has recognized 19 preceptors, 11 faculty members, five students, two staff and two alumni. The awards were presented at the annual University Achievement Celebration and Excellence in Health Education and Research ceremony. Two of the honorees were from this region. An Innovative...
22h ago
Thistles to continue to play in Manitoba U18 AAA league
The Kenora Thistles will once again play in the Manitoba U18 AAA hockey League next season. The league held it's Annual General Meeting last week and confirmed the Thistles will continue to play in the league. There was some question earlier this year about the future of the league and the potential of dropping teams l...
May 07, 2024
Sioux Lookout district sees its first forest fire
The forest fire hazard in the region is starting to creep up. It's still listed as low to moderate, but there are pockets of high in the Fort Frances area. There was just one new forest fire reported yesterday. Sioux Lookout fire #1 is a 3.2 hectare blaze located west of Highway 599 near Ace Lake. The Ministry of Natur...
May 07, 2024
OPP involved in incident on Redditt Road
The OPP are saying little about an incident on the Redditt Road. Police were called out just after 5:00 in the area of the Coker Road. Highway 658 was closed down in the area. There is no indication when the road will open again. The only detour in the area is using the Coker Road. The only information at this time is ...
May 07, 2024