Author Archives: Ryan Forbes
Lac Seul Officer recognized for life-saving actions
An officer with the Lac Seul Police Service is being honoured by the province after putting his life on the line to save the life of an attempted kidnapping victim. Officer Robert Lawrance has been aw...
Jun 23, 2023
Two large fires found near Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Local forestry crews have confirmed two large forest fires burning near the community of Kingfisher Lake First Nation. Staff with the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services branch of the Ministr...
Jun 22, 2023
Kenora takes another step to reconciliation
A couple of thousand residents came together and celebrated our region's Indigenous heritage at Kenora Chiefs Advisory's second-annual National Indigenous Peoples Day events in Kenora. Traditional dru...
Jun 21, 2023
Officer attacked after arson fire, charges laid
An officer with the Treaty Three Police Service is in stable condition after being assaulted with a 'sharp-edged object' during a recent arrest. The officer's identity will not be released by police. ...
Jun 21, 2023
Kenora to come together on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Hundreds of residents will take a step towards reconciliation at the Kenora Chiefs Advisory's Youth and Family Wellness Camp today, as we celebrate the region's heritage on National Indigenous Peoples...
Jun 21, 2023
FoodCycler program launching in Sioux Lookout
Leadership with the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is bringing an innovative composting program for the community, in the hopes of cutting down on food waste headed to the Hidden Lake Landfill. In part...
Jun 20, 2023
Heat Warnings, smoke for NWO this week
It'll be a hot and hazy week for northwestern Ontario with nearby forest fires impacting air quality and a Heat Warning from Environment Canada. Firesmoke.ca, a tool that tracks the movement of smoke ...
Jun 19, 2023
Thunder Bay team wins back-to-back Walleye Masters
The team of Scott Abraham and Frank Lombardo have walked away with the top prize of TbayTel's Dryden Walleye Masters for the second year in a row. The pair of Thunder Bay anglers brought in 42.66 lbs ...
Jun 19, 2023
100 teams register for Walleye Masters
About 200 anglers will be out on Wabigoon Lake this weekend for the return of TbayTel's Dryden Walleye Masters. 100 teams are registered for the annual fishing tournament with weigh-ins taking place a...
Jun 16, 2023
Grapes of Wrath to headline Harbourfest '23
There will be a few changes under the Pavilion this year at Harbourfest 2023 - but the annual long weekend festival will be back this August for its 30th anniversary! Canadian rock band The Grapes of ...
Jun 16, 2023
