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Enrollment is down overall at the Kenora Catholic District School Board this fall. Student figures were released to trustees this week. The initial projections were made back in June, and the updated numbers were calculated just last week. Superintendent of Business Services Alison Smith says they are seeing the bigges...

It's the final week of the regular season in the Winnipeg High School Football League. Beaver Brae from Kenora is on the road today to take on the St. Norbert Celtics. Tomorrow, the Dryden Eagles will wrap up their schedule with a home date against their rivals from Fort Frances. Play-offs will begin next week.

A new seniors complex has been officially opened on the Pikangikum First Nation. The Knowledge Keepers Elder Complex is made up of 20 one-bedroom apartments, with a kitchen, living room and a sun deck. The Canada Mortage and House Corporation and Indigenous Services Canada provided $7.3 million to help build the comple...

The City of Dryden is planning to set up its own tourism promotion corporation. The city is planning to use revenue from the Municipal Accommodation Tax to help establish it. CAO of the city Roger Nesbitt says right now they a funneling about half of MAT tax to the Dryden Chamber of Commerce. "After significant co...

The Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre has moved forward with the second phase of its re-opening. On Tuesday the facility opened the following areas: Weight room Gymnasium Cardio Room Squash Court Walking Track "While we are thrilled to welcome the community back to these areas, please note that the men's changeroom,...

An investigation is taking place to look into murder investigations in Thunder Bay. The new provincial oversight body will conduct an inspection of the Thunder Bay Police Service and its board. It stems from several complaints related to ongoing murder investigations in the Indigenous community. Inspector General of Po...

Two members of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs hockey club marketing team have resigned. Hope Murdick and Kevin Raine joined the club last year. The club says both had a positive impact on the many aspects, including branding, coaching, social media and sponsorship. "Part of the beauty of a community-driven team is that we...

The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are again doing their part to raise awareness about cancer awareness. They will hold their annual Pink the Rink event on October 19th with their game against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Secretary Natasha Lovenuk says players will wear pink jerseys and the team will raffle off several items. &quo...

Another brief road closure for Dryden. Humpherys Avenue is closing on Wednesday between St Charles Street and Wilson Street. The closure is expected to be in place from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During the work, the city is completing repairs to the municipal water distribution system. If you have questions or concerns, you ...

An investigation into sexual assault in Webequie First Nation has led to charges against a teacher. Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officers in the community began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a minor in September. Police learned the suspect was a teacher in the community who had allegedly ...