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The provincial police in Dryden say you can expect an increased police presence around Airport Road. Police are asking all residents in that area to ensure their homes and vehicles are locked. They ask that you avoid the area and do not pick up any hitchhikers. If you see a hitchhiker call 911 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1...

2025 is expected to be a challenging year for the City of Dryden's budget. But in 2024, things are looking rosey. City treasurer Steven Lansdell-Roll says they expect to post a surplus. "The biggest ticket item is our salary, wages and benefit costs being $889,000 lower than anticipated in Q-3," "This va...

A restaurant in Nestor Falls has been destroyed by fire. It broke out at Green's Barbeque and Bar before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. Fire chief Mike Kakeway says the building was covered in flames by the time they arrived. The restaurant had been closed for the past month and the cause is unknown. A small cabin nearby also ...

Two long-time trustees with the Northwest Catholic District School Board will continue to serve in the board's top positions. Dryden Trustee Kathy Bryck was unopposed in a return as chair. She has been chair since 2021 and a trustee since 2011. Fort Frances trustee Cathy Piotrowski returns as vice-chair. School boards ...

Three First Nations are taking the City of Kenora and the federal government to court over a land claim involving Anicinabe Park. The statement of claim was made Tuesday in Ontario Superior Court. Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage), Niisaachewan (the Dalles) and Washagamis Bay say the federal government breached its legal ...

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation's management team has two new members. Gary Dokis has been hired as chief administrative officer, while Abby Robinson takes on the role of executive director. "I am very pleased to congratulate and welcome our new Chief Administrative Officer and our new Executive Director. Gary and Abby ...

The Kenora Catholic District School Board will be searching for a new Director of Education. Nicole Kurtz has announced her retirement before the next school year. Chair of the board, Teresa Gallik says she'll be missed. "Her legacy at Kenora Catholic is a testament to her faith, dedication and genuine care for st...

Northwestern Ontario's French Catholic Board has appointed its chair and vice-chair. Trustee Claudette Gleeson has been appointed as chair of CSDC des Aurores boréales' Board. She has served as a trustee for the past 26 years serving as chair for the past three. This is her second time serving as the chair and s...

Two people have bee charged by the Dryden OPP in connection to two separate incidents. The first took place Sunday afternoon when police had a call for service at First Street residence in Dryden. A 22-year-old faces four charges including spousal assault with a weapon, domestic mischief, theft and failing to comply wi...

There is a need for an emergency shelter in Dryden. At least that the feeling of former police officer Shane Sauve. In a deputation to city council Sauve says an emergency shelter is something the city definitely lacks. "Dryden is no different that Red Lake, Sioux Lookout or Kenora...the one difference is we don't...