Author Archives: Ryan Forbes
39-year-old charged with assault after attacking guard
The Dryden OPP say a 39-year-old man has been released after assaulting a guard at the OPP detachment on Tuesday. Police say they responded to a report of an assault on a civilian guard at the Dryden ...
Apr 05, 2023
Collision on Highway 17 near Pearl
The Ministry of Transportation and the OPP North West Region are reporting a collision on Highway 17, east of Thunder Bay. The MTO says there may be lanes blocked on Highway 17 near the MTO's Patrol Y...
Apr 05, 2023
$10,000 donation to keep youth in sports in NWO
Officials with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization have made a $10,000 pledge to help keep youth in sports in Dryden. The NWMO has donated $10,000 to Making Connections for Children and Youth - ...
Apr 05, 2023
LOTW Speedway releases 2023 schedule
Northwestern Ontario's racing fans can look forward to a summer season filled with action at the Lake of the Woods Speedway. The Speedway released its 2023 schedule this week. Things are expected to k...
Apr 05, 2023
Red Lake hospital names new CEO
Red Lake's Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital has named Sumeet Kumar as its new President and CEO. Kumar has over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and most recently served as the ...
Apr 04, 2023
Kenora Skating Academy rocks the Rec Centre
It was a sold-out show for the Kenora Skating Academy on Friday! The Academy held its 'Our Rock Stars on Ice' show at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre Friday night, formerly known as the Kenora...
Apr 03, 2023
Gussy meet and greet planned for Thursday
Kenora residents can celebrate a local angler winning 'the Superbowl of bass fishing' later this week! Kenora's Jeff 'Gussy' Gustafson became the first Canadian and second-ever international angler to...
Apr 03, 2023
Food Bank looking to raise $250,000 for new building
Leadership with the Dryden Food Bank is launching a new $250,000 fundraising campaign as they look to purchase a new building and expand their operations. Manager Al Huckabay says the purchase of the ...
Apr 03, 2023
Eagle Lake ladies win $25,000 in Broomball tournament
A local broomball team is bringing home $25,000! The Eagle Lake Lady Chiefs were the winners of the 2023 Keewatinook Ladies Broomball Championships at the Dryden Memorial Arena, taking the top prize o...
Mar 31, 2023
Thunder Bay retiree coming home with $1 million
Ann Carlson of Thunder Bay is coming home with $1 million after winning the Gold Ball Draw back in February. Carlson, a retiree, says she initially saw an email from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Com...
Mar 31, 2023
