Thursday, October 31, 2013
College Program Gets Accredited
Inquest Into Lee Antoniak's Death
Update On James Street Bridge
LU Teepee In Tatters
Baseball Bid One Step Closer
Bridge Fire Brings Out Racists
LU Starts New Program
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Starts Friday
New Businesses Open
67 Year Old Charged In Collision
Local Man Sentenced For Tax Evasion
E-Bike Driver Charged
OPP are charging a 31 year old with drinking and driving an E-Bike. On Tuesday, police saw two men on the bike not wearing helmets so they decided to pull them over at the intersection of Red River Road and Highway 11/17. The officer noticed when speaking with the driver that there was the smell of alcohol in the air. The local man was arrested and charged with two drinking and driving related charges.
Heart Of The Continent Partnership
A new tourist idea is being discussed for our region, and both sides of the border would be part of the plan. A group called the Heart of the Continent Partnership, wants to create a new travel destination by connecting the dots between International Falls and Duluth in Minnesota and Fort Frances and Thunder Bay. The group is on the verge of raising 200-thousand dollars that would fund the project.
Safety Tips For Halloween
Every year at Halloween, The OPP and City Police makes a conscience effort to promote trick or treat safety to children. And, while young people need to be cautious tonight....drivers need to be mindful of the holiday as well. Being visible and travelling in groups will also help to make this a safe Halloween.
Treaty Three Police Hire Consultant
Work continues to protect the Treaty 3 Police Service. The board of directors has decided to seek a consultant who will look at the long term sustainability of the force. Board Chair Eli Mandamin says one of the consultants responsibilities will be helping to search for new police chief. Earlier this year the police service laid off a number of officers, slashed benefits, and issued 45 day lay-off notices due to a lack of funding.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
New Changes to the Christmas Parade
Engineer Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
Elevator Company Hopes For Short Bridge Closure
A Unique Milestone for the Casino
A New Way of Voting
Swing Bridge Treated As Crime Scene
FWFN Chief Calls For A New Bridge
Minor Injuries In Crash
James Street Bridge Catches Fire
League Meeting To Tackle Area Issues
of dangerous goods through area communities.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
James Street Bridge Catches Fire
Hydro Out For 24 Tbay Hydro Customers
Police Search For Hit And Run Driver
Open Roads Program
Fire Service Lays Charges
Hyer & May Team Up Over Motions
Immigration Portal Upgraded
Con College Boasts Experts
Canada Games Flag Raised
Ward Councillor Issue Coming Up
Council Round Up
The City is applying for 2 million dollars in provincial government funds for the Court Street Bridge. They've sent in an application for the small, rural, and northern municipal infrastructure fund. The application says the bridge that was built in 1906 is in bad shape and doesn't meet certain design codes. Meanwhile, City Councillor Joe Virdiramo wants to see the Provincial Government bring back the spring bear hunt. Virdiramo asked his fellow members to support Thunder Bay MPP Bill Mauro's private member's bill that looks at reinstating the hunt. Council will send a letter of support to the Minister of Natural Resources. City Council is also approving its staff's budget directions for 2014. Councillor Rebecca Johnson says they have a lot of things to consider.
Walk A Mile Gibbon's Property
Some City Departments In The Red
Infrastructure Priorities Approved
City Council is approving its staff infrastructure priorities plan for the next three years. It was approved at Monday night's meeting as was a three year contract for a Corporate Project Manager. Councillor Ken Boshcoff feels it's a good move and says the position will pay for itself. The City is hoping to have someone in the position by January 1st.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Ward Councillor Issue Coming Up
Council Round Up
Walk A Mile Gibbon's Property
Some City Departments In The Red
Infrastructure Priorities Approved
Historic Sunken Tug Found
Glow Sticks For Trick Or Treaters
OPP Constable Anne McCoy says they will help young trick or treaters be seen. The campaign, expanded to the Kenora and Dryden districts last year, is also being extended to the Thunder Bay region this Halloween.
More Tough Financial Decisions In Dryden
The Police Services Board is currently staring at a 62-thousand dollar shortfall in that area. Chief Rob Davis says they have been taking a close look at the financial situation. Davis says the decision to close the Communications Centre in 2014 played a factor in their decision.
Cause Of Kenora Fire Still A Mystery
treated in Winnipeg Hospital for her injuries.