A pop-up Market was held recently at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Garden, giving shoppers a chance to escape the ice and snow, and support local crafters, bakers and vend- ers. With spring just around the corner (it’s coming, we promise!) there will be more pop-ups scheduled, so keep an eye […]
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Police Appealing to the Public for Information (KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for public assistance in connection with a death investigation north of Sioux Narrows. On February 22, 2022 at 10:56 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment and Northwest Emergency […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Expectations are high as the Assembly of First Nations continues to push for action on the horrors committed in the residential school system, not only from the federal government, but also from the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. “Certainly (the Pope) owes us an apology. The church owes […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
With all remaining COVID-19 health orders and restrictions set to be lifted in less than a month across the province, one Manitoba doctor is asking that First Nations communities consider making their own decisions about health guidelines, and make those decisions based on what they believe is best for their […]
The family of Rachel Ann Myers-Service is sad to announce her unexpected passing February 22, 2022. A complete obituary will follow.
James McQuarrie, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in Fort Frances. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Robert (Bob) Clinker passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 72 years. A complete obituary will follow.
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual in connection with a serious assault in the City of Dryden. On January 15, 2022, at approximately 8:17 p.m. members of the Dryden Police Service (DPS) responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The majority of municipalities in Manitoba are losing money and operating at a loss according to newly released data, and more than half of those municipalities believe it could take years to financially recover from the financial hardships that have been brought on by the pandemic. In a Friday press […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Mercedes Mwemera doesn’t know what it will take to reach the people in her community of Horse Lake First Nation, Alta. but she’s hopeful that an interactive exhibit called “Somebody’s Someone – The Opioid Crisis in Our Community” might make some difference. She doesn’t want other families to go through […]
By Jacob Cardinal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta Native News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta Native News
(ANNews) – Earlier this week, Russia began a large-scale military attack on Ukraine on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various types of humanitarian and other assistance, including thoughts and prayers for Ukraine have come from across the Western World. Sharp rebukes have been levied again Putin has said […]
