Local News

Here are the stories that had us reading in October: 1. A large blow tank exploded at the Terrace Bay Incorporated mill on Oct. 31, taking the life of Terrance Berthelot, 28.

Police have laid murder charges in the city’s fourth homicide of 2011. Barney Beaver, 53, from Webequie First Nation, was taken to hospital Dec. 17 after an alleged assault at the Victoria Inn. He passed away Dec. 24.

OPP officers in Northeastern Ontario are investigating a fatal snowmobile crash. Police say they were called to the scene in Gogama, about 100 kilometres south of Timmins, on Tuesday evening.

The Thunder Bay and District Humane Society is making plans for their long-term future.

A city councillor says she believes it might be time for cuts this upcoming budget season. While the 2012 budget isn’t available until January, there are millions of dollars in requests and commitments already.

Firefighters started to tear down the remains of the Arthur Street Boyer Truck Sales after a massive fire gutted the inside of the building. Volunteer firefighters spent most of Tuesday night trying to get the massive fire under control.

Motorists filling up on the city’s north side have been paying just a little more for fuel this week than their south-side counterparts. Gasoline prices along Red River Road went up just before Christmas, and have been sitting at about $1.

The municipal council in Oliver Paipoonge is expressing some concerns over redirecting truck traffic off Highway 102 and through its municipality. The City of Thunder Bay is looking at ways to divert transport trucks off of Dawson Road.

Here are the stories we believe packed to most punch in September 2011 1. An indoor riding arena was ripped to shreds by a high winds causing $200,000 in damage. The stable is home to the Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Association.

With a knife at his throat Larry Larivee raised his hands in the air hoping that someone would see. Larivee was mopping the floor of the Mac’s on Arthur Street and Edward Street just after midnight on Dec.