Dryden

It’s been almost a month since Ontario removed its mask mandate, which was needed to enter all indoor public settings, and had been in place since August 12, 2020, in our health region.

We spoke with a few Kenora residents about whether they have continued to wear a mask or not.

One elderly woman that was entering a grocery store, said she has continued to wear a mask, though the mandate has been lifted.

Ontario is investing funds to improve community safety in Dryden, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and Kenora.  

Announced on April 13, 2022, the provincial government has committed over $1.3 million over three years to provide Dryden, Sioux Narrows-Nester Falls and Kenora with new resources to safeguard the communities. 

The Experimental Lake Area, near Kenora, received a huge investment last week from the provincial government. $9.5 million will go towards vital research in the Experimental Lake Area, which is the only freshwater research facility of its kind in the world.

“The Experimental Lakes Area is the world’s most important freshwater research facility,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. 

The Sioux Lookout OPP is looking for help in locating missing 50-year-old Rachel Foord.

She was last seen on Moosehorn Road around 1:30 Sunday afternoon. She is described as 5'2", slim build with long blonde hair.

If anyone has had recent contact or has any information, they are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Dryden GM Ice Dogs won't be bringing home the Bill Salonen Cup this season. They've been eliminated from the SIJHL playoffs after a tough loss to the Red Lake Miners last night. The Dogs hosted the Miners in game six, but ultimately fell 5-1. Dryden came out third in the regular season with a 26-15-3 and 1 record. 

The Ontario government is investing in Northern Ontario’s industrial sector by reducing electricity costs for businesses so that they can afford to hire more staff.  

The provincial government recently announced the new Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) which aims to support Northern Ontario’s largest industrial electricity consumers through stable and predictable electricity price rates.  

The provincial government recently announced that they are expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.  

Fourth doses are now available for individuals aged 60 and over, as well as First Nation, Inuit and Metis individuals and their household members over 18.  

It might not look like spring quite yet thanks to the most recent snowstorm, but it is in fact the time of the year when bears will begin to come out of hibernation.  

The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to exercise caution as black bears begin to come out of hibernation.  

30 to 50 cm of snow was forecasted to fall earlier this week as a Colorado Low descended on the region, but how much actually fell?

The answer varies, depending on where you live.

Five recreation and tourism projects within the Kenora-Rainy River areas have received $645,000 from the provincial government.

The investment will be funded through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and go towards helping boost economic growth, improve quality of life, and build strong, healthy communities.