In the Tuesday Bulletin, we indicated that the Memorial Sports Centre pool may be open starting Sunday, July 14. The pool does not in fact open until the morning of Monday, July 15. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

The city and province rolled out a new downtown safety plan on Tuesday that the mayor and premier say will balance the need for compassion for those who are struggling, with the need for enforcement and growing calls for improved safety in Winnipeg’s downtown core. “The city of Winnipeg and […]

By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source

KENORA – A nearly $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund announcement was music to Chief Chris Skead’s ears. “It’s a great announcement, for sure,” the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation chief said Tuesday. “And it’s definitely going to go a long way in our community.” Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, announced Monday […]

By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Two beadwork artists can now say they’ve had pieces shown at an international art gallery.  Justine Gustafson and Jean Marshall, residents of Fort William First Nation, both have pieces in the Radical Stitch show at the National Gallery of Canada.  The exhibition showcases bead and […]

By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

At first blush, a relationship between water melon and firefighting seems slightly obscure, unless one focuses on their shared connection with water. Firefighters need it to put out fires, and water melon is more than 90 per cent H20. So perhaps it’s no coincidence a fundraiser for Conmee’s fire department […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

If you’re bored this summer and looking for something to do or learn, Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has you covered. The institute has myriad events planned for the summer, from workshops to help learn new skills, demonstrations of different techniques, as well as opportunities to just relax and enjoy […]

By Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com

The Town of Fort Frances has approved the reconstruction of Third Street between Central Avenue and York Avenue. Starting next in spring next year, that bumpy and degraded section of road will be rebuilt into a new section. “I’m wondering how we’re going to address the bridge line up, particularly […]