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‘A great day for us’: arena and recreation complex gets $9M funding boost

‘A great day for us’: arena and recreation complex gets $9M funding boost

A 60,000 square-foot facility will be built in Wauzhushk Onigum, near Kenora, with construction slated to start in 2026.
Sioux Lookout airport partners with anti-human trafficking initiative

Sioux Lookout airport partners with anti-human trafficking initiative

#NotInMyCity is "dedicated to ending sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Canada,” according to a press release.
Petition demands city reverse shelter village decision

Petition demands city reverse shelter village decision

A Change.org petition is circulating on social media asking council to halt the temporary shelter village site.  
'Very active weekend for thunderstorms': Sunnier skies ahead for city

'Very active weekend for thunderstorms': Sunnier skies ahead for city

Up to 1,700 people were left without power due to the storm.
Delaney Arena to fully reopen in October

Delaney Arena to fully reopen in October

Delaney Arena is getting its much-needed structural upgrades.
Shelter village residents will pay rent, says city staff

Shelter village residents will pay rent, says city staff

A site review looking into the viability of the temporary shelter village on the Hillyard property is currently ongoing, but in the meantime, city staff are exploring ways to decrease the operating cost.   
Storm that caused a tornado warning leaves residents cleaning up

Storm that caused a tornado warning leaves residents cleaning up

Residents, Hydro One, and Dryden city crews are picking up after a Sunday evening storm blew through the Dryden area.
Town looks at attracting outside food trucks

Town looks at attracting outside food trucks

A survey showed 91 per cent of people wanted to see more food trucks in Fort Frances.
City closes investigation into chemical spill in McVicar Creek

City closes investigation into chemical spill in McVicar Creek

City officials conducted a two-day investigation into a substance coating McVicar Creek on July 22 and 23, but the inquiry was closed without identifying the source.
Police investigating sudden death in Intercity area

Police investigating sudden death in Intercity area

A woman was found dead in the area of Fort William Road and Isabel Street, along the Neebing MacIntyre Floodway.
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