New Police Station For Fort Hope

A new police station is being built in the remote northern community of Fort Hope. 3.5-million dollars in funding is going towards the detachment. Kenora MP Greg Rickford announced 1.82-million dollars in funding recently, while the province is on board with the rest. Rickford notes since 2009, the Conservative Government has invested in new police stations for eight First Nations communities in the Kenora riding alone.

Flooding Unlikely

So far so good. The head of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority says there is no need to worry about flooding even with our snowy spring. Bill Bartley says they don't have any concerns just yet. Bartley says officials will keep monitoring the situation but doesn't think we are in store for any spring floods.

Staal Foundation Open Looking For Help

The organizers of the Staal Foundation Open at Whitewater Golf Course are hoping the volunteer spirit in the city kicks in. About 450 volunteers will be required for this summer's PGA Tour Canada event. Executive Director Scott Smith says there will also be a chance for some volunteers to live the dream and work along side the golfers. Smith adds that volunteers will be an important part of making the tournament a success.You can go to the tournament website and look for where you can get involved.

Thunder Bay Runners Return To Boston Marathon

Thunder Bay's Deborah Frederickson is one of about a dozen locals who will be participating in tomorrow's Boston Marathon. She was there last year and crossed the finish line only moments before the deadly bombing and admits it will be an emotion filled race for everyone. Frederickson says running in the race will be part of the healing for her.

Highway 102 Open

Both lanes of highway 102 are now open to traffic. The OPP say highway 102 and highway 11-17 at Sistonen's Corner was closed this morning as a result of a single tractor trailer collision.

Collision Causes Highway Closure

The poor weather is already causing highway closures in the area. The OPP say highway 102 and highway 11-17 at Sistonen's Corner is closed as a result of a single tractor trailer collision. Officials say the junction is closed until the trailer can be removed.

Con College Students Receive Awards

Three Film Production students at Confederation college are receiving awards from the North of Superior Film Association. Darren MacDonald, Deborah Blundell and Jessica Corbett all took home prizes for their short films. The winners were selected from 27 short films.

DFC Residence On Hold

It's going to be some time before we see a residence for Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School built on Confederation College land. College President Jim Madder says he has not seen any progress just yet. The building is expected to house 150 beds for students and another 50 for families visiting from the remote north.

TBPSB Supporting Area Youth

The Thunder Bay Police Services Board is kicking in 2-thousand dollars for a regional award show. They are giving the cash to the Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards. Members of the Board felt it would show good will to area youth and will improve their relationship with police.

Dryden Lawyer Joins Ontario Court

A Dryden resident has been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice. Sarah Trach has been named a judge by the Provincial government and will preside in Kenora. Trach has been working at McAuley & Partners for the past ten years, focusing on family law.

Mining Company Sells Stakes

A junior mining company is selling off some of its interests in northwestern Ontario. King's Bay Gold says it's handing over its 20 per cent stake in two properties in the Nestor Falls area to Cameron Gold Operations, a subsidiary of Australia's Chalice Gold Mines. King's Bay earns 100-thousand dollars Canadian in the deal. The site's remaining interests were owned by Coventry Resources, which was bought out by Chalice in February.

Movie Nights In The Park

The City is launching some late night movies in the parks this summer. You can help pick the films that will screen on Friday nights from May 16th to the 30th.  The movies being discussed include Thor, Divergent, Skyfall, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Ghostbusters and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. For a complete list and to vote click here.

Police Report Numerous Collisions

Police are reporting numerous collisions today as the result of the snowstorm. They say that a van drove through the window of the Bargain Shop in the Grandview Mall this afternoon. No one was hurt.   There are also no injuries after two school buses collided on Selkirk Avenue at around 3 o'clock. Police say no students were on board.   And only minor injuries to report in a two vehicle mishap on West Arthur Street and Mapleward Road over the noon hour.

City Gets 567K In OLG Cash

The latest dividend to the city from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation works out to 567 thousand dollars.   The money is the City's share of the slot machine revenues and a portion of the game table revenue from the local casino.  The amount is almost 20 thousand dollars lower than the cheque that was presented in January.

T.Bay Woman Wins New Car

A Thunder Bay woman is the winner of a new GMC vehicle. Pauline Quinn won a new GMC Terrain in the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's License to Win.

Dryden Woman Wins Lotto 649

A Dryden resident is a million dollar lottery winner. Marie Martin bought the winning Lotto 649 ticket in Thunder Bay when she was shopping in the local mall. The 71 year old bought the ticket at Teraz Express.

Hospital Board Meetings Online

Thunder Bay's Hospital is opening its board room doors to the public. The hosptial board decided to start airing their board meetings live online. The first webcast will be aired today at 5. Click here to go to the webcast.

More Snow Coming

There's still some more snow on the way today.  Environment Canada Meteorologist Dave Rodgers says we received 2 centimetres of snow overnight. We can expect another 10 centimetres in the City today and by the US Border 15 centimetres. Warmer weather is in store for the Easter long weekend.

Police Awards Tonight

15 members of the local police force are being honoured tonight for their long service in policing. The Exemplary Service Awards are being handed out at the Valhalla Inn.  In addition to three types of medals, an international peace operations medal will be presented.

Conservation Program Launched

17 First Nation Communities are participating in the Ontario Power Authority's saveONenergy conservation program.  The program helps residents reduce their electricity consumption and build a conservation culture.  Fort Severn, Webequie and Eagle Lake First Nations are just some that are taking part.