By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Citizens groups opposed to a proposed underground storage site for spent nuclear-fuel rods near Ignace say they’re heartened by the level of push-back against the project... See more
A major shot in the arm for the Township of Ignace. It’s getting over $4.8 million to repair the Ignace Water Pollution Control Plant. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says it’s part of the provincial government’s effort to support increased housing. ... See more
Kenora city council has unanimously passed the 2026 municipal budget. This year, it comes with a 3.74 percent increase. Mayor Andrew Poirier says the city itself managed to hold the line on spending, but it’s the external agencies like the OPP, the Northw... See more
The talent of the Superior International Junior Hockey League will be on display this weekend in Dryden. The SIJHL All-Star weekend will take place Friday and Saturday. President of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, Mike Sveinson says this replaces their annual sho... See more
The 2026 Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum will be held virtually this year. Usually, it’s held at the beginning of March in International Falls, Minnesota. But organizer Teika Newton says the whole situation with the Immigration, Customs and Enforc... See more
