Staff A batch of six local road and sewer/water infrastructure projects are getting close to completion, and for the most part remain on schedule, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council Monday night. The season’s major project—the water and sanitary sewer line replacement, new storm sewer installation, and new […]
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She may be running for the Green Party but Jo Jo Holiday is the only candidate who isn’t “green” on the campaign trail. The longtime Keewatin resident ran here for the Greens during the 2007 provincial election; and also was a candidate in the Kenora riding in 2008 federal election. […]
Infrastructure, health care, education, and equal opportunity—those are issues local Liberal candidate Anthony Leek believes are key to improving Northwestern Ontario’s economy. A teacher hailing from Emo, the 27-year-old Leek was the first to toss his hat into the ring for the Oct. 6 provincial election, having been acclaimed as […]
The elimination of “job-killing red tape” is what local Progressive Conservative candidate Rod McKay is pledging for Northwestern Ontario if elected on Oct. 6. “People in the north are full of ideas for businesses, and given the right environment and government support would flourish,” said McKay. But this requires less […]
Eliminating government waste, and redistributing that money into “frontline programs” such as education, health care, and infrastructure, should be a government priority, said local NDP candidate Sarah Campbell. Campbell is aiming to follow in the footsteps of longtime MPP Howard Hampton and keep Kenora-Rainy River orange in the Oct. 6 […]
Dave Ogilvie The men’s morning study group known as the “Eye Opener” will resume next Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 6 a.m. at the Emo Inn. The group, which meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. will be using Tony Dungy’s recent book, “Quiet Strength: Men’s Bible Study.” […]
the NHU Hepatitis B is one of several viral infections that can affect the liver. Hepatitis B is spread by contact with body fluids–blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and saliva—and can be passed to newborns from infected mothers. At least half of those infected have no symptoms, but all of those […]
Staff Hydro One is planning a power outage for this Sunday (Oct. 2) for all customers west of Devlin, including Rainy River and north to Morson. The outage is scheduled to last from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Some 1,343 customers will be affected by the four-hour outage. Hydro One said it […]
Like many people, I’m a moderate worrier. I don’t spend my whole life worrying, but there is always an undertone of “What if. . . .” After World War II, I worried a lot about “What if the expected nuclear holocaust actually happened.” For a few years, I was so […]
Across Ontario, young individuals are taking control and working hard to make a difference within their communities. The youth of today are our leaders of tomorrow. There’s one in every crowd and they deserve to be recognized for their contributions. Have a look within our community and see who stands […]
I don’t think there is anything better than a beautiful fall day. It is very nice working now with very few bugs, and it’s dry so you are not wearing rubbers full-time! My fencing project is coming along, but I still need a few more days. Fortunately, the area that […]
Sure, we’re only two weeks into the season. But trying to figure out who is going to come out with a win on any given night in the SIJHL so far is an awful lot like trying to discover a cure for the common cold. Looking at the scoreboard on […]
