Author Archives: Ryan Forbes

Northwestern Ontario's highway twinning project is one step closer. Earlier this week, Moncrief Construction Ltd. opened up the newly paved and painted westbound lane and transition area, and both wes...

The Northwestern Health Unit is warning the public about an increased risk of pertussis, otherwise known as the 'whooping cough', in the region. Manitoba Health has declared an outbreak of the virus i...

The federal government says $13 million in funding will help address mental health care inequality for Indigenous communities across Canada. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Mini...

Police have arrested a 28-year-old after a cocaine trafficking investigation in the region. The arrest was made on July 1 in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, otherwise known as Big Trout Lak...

The City of Dryden has confirmed its Canada Day fireworks show. Fire Chief Chris Wood says the city plans to use a licensed contractor to set fireworks off over the water on a gravel pad, and the Dryd...

Red Lake residents will be able to enjoy fireworks on Canada Day. The Town of Red Lake published its list of events for the day on Tuesday, indicating that fireworks will go ahead as planned at dusk o...

Michael Wabonge of Migisi Sahgaigan, also known as Eagle Lake First Nation near Dryden, has come home with $119,170 after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize draw. OLG had advised that May 17's winning ...

Racing returns to Lake of the Woods Speedway in 2023 with the Season Opener this Sunday, July 2 with the Q104 WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, WISSOTA Pure Stocks, 4-Cylinders, and the Riverview Industries ...

As staff and employees with Dryden's Domtar look ahead to their futures with a new company, leadership is thanking the community with $55,000 in donations. "We are extremely pleased to make these inve...

Officers have arrested 31 individuals on outstanding warrants in the City of Thunder Bay. This comes as the OPP continues its 'Operation Return' - a campaign designed to arrest individuals wanted on o...