Dryden

Voters in the City of Kenora have named Andrew Poirier has the city’s 9th Mayor.

“I’m feeling great,” said Poirier, who was celebrating the news at Bob’s Burgers. “Some surprises on council, but very happy.”

Poirier is well-seasoned in public administration, having over 30 years of experience. Before this current term, he held a seat on Council from 2003 – 2009. He says he plans to tackle social issues downtown as one of his top priorities. 

Red Lake’s PureGold mine has stopped all operations and could be sold in the future.

The owner of the mine, Pure Gold Mining Inc. based out of Vancouver, says the company is suspending the mine’s operations and placing it on a care and maintenance status immediately, as the mine hasn’t been able to break even financially.

The 2022 Annual SIJHL Showcase has finished up, and the Sioux Lookout Bombers didn't disappoint in their first appearance. They went 2 and 0 beating the Fort Frances Lakers 4-1 on Friday, and 9-2 over the Thunder Bay North Stars on Saturday.

The Dryden GM Ice Dogs also went 2 and 0, doubling up on the Kam River Fighting Walleye 6-3, and clobbering the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets in an exhibition game 16-1 at Wessman Arena.

Members of the T.A. Saints’ Senior Boys Volleyball team are back from Thunder Bay with a silver medal.

Today is the last day to vote in the 2022 Municipal Election!

Polls will close down by 8 p.m. tonight, and thanks to the new electronic voting system, staff say the region should know their new Mayors and Councillors by 8:15 p.m. or so.

Q104, KenoraOnline and DrydenNow will have tonight’s results online as soon as they’re available.

Parents across the province are now eligible for up to $200 and $250 to help offset their child’s education costs.

The Ontario government has announced new Catch Up Payments that they say will help to put more money back into parents’ pockets and help students across the province overcome learning gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We recognize the challenge on the horizon – the insecurity in the global economy,” explains Education Minister Stephen Lecce, in a virtual announcement on October 20.

Drivers in Dryden are warned of traffic delays on Duke Street today.

The City of Dryden says Duke Street, from Hearst Avenue to Memorial Avenue, will be closed to traffic until 4 p.m. as crews work on the water distribution system.

Thankfully, the overpass will remain open and will be accessible from Memorial Avenue, with a bit of a detour.

Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the public for their cooperation. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact 807-223-2367.

A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa could have been ended without the federal Emergencies Act.

Former Chief Supt. Carson Pardy told the public inquiry examining the invocation of the act Friday that plans to clear the demonstrations were consistently delayed because of confusion and disorganization within the ranks of Ottawa police, and that the chief of police didn't trust his OPP team.

Pardy said emergency powers proved "critical," giving police power to tow and hold vehicles without laying charges. 

Students are being let out of Dryden High School early this afternoon after a fire alarm was activated this morning.

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says they’ll be closing down the school for the remainder of the day, and buses will arrive to pick students up around 1:30 p.m. 

Those who do not catch a bus are asked to get a ride from their families on Kirkpatrick Avenue or walk home. And those who missed their bus pick-up at 1:30 p.m. can catch a ride at 3:20 p.m. as usual. 

Dryden’s elementary schools will still end at 3:20 p.m.

A Kingston man who had been hunting in the Red Lake area in 2018 is facing $7,000 in fines after being charged for shooting at a six-month-old dog, its owner and another hunter.

Court heard that an investigation determined that on October 23, 2018, Larry Hollister of Kingston was moose hunting from his ATV on a logging road between Ear Falls and Red Lake.

The Broncos hosted the Eagles in NorWossa court sports action yesterday.

Dryden and Kenora split the afternoon, with the Broncos winning in Junior and Senior Boys’ Volleyball action. The Junior Girls won in basketball, but the Seniors lost 59-30.

The TA Saints are also back from court sports action in Atikokan.

The Saints took down the Voyageurs in Senior and Junior Girls' Basketball and Senior Boys' Volleyball, but the Junior Boys lost in two sets.

Next league play will be Wednesday when they host Rainy River.