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Some garbage & recycling changes coming on April 21
The City of Kenora is advising that some local garbage and recycling pickup dates will be changing later in the month. Starting on April 21, the downtown area, as well as the region south of Ninth Street North all the way to to Laurenson Creek will...
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Nonprofits in Kenora ‘keep us all afloat,’ advocate says
A local expert in the not-for-profit sector says that despite regional challenges, Kenora’s social services can thrive if the community can get behind them. Amanda Kristalovich, a professional with a background in social work and consultation recently...
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Worth it?
As Kenora’s bustling new public transit service, The Wave is unquestionably great in almost every way — but considering it also comes with a significant price tag, is it really the best option for the community long-term?
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Busy summer ahead for Kenora’s public parks
Not one, not two, but three different local parks are slated for upgrades this summer. According to the City of Kenora, several of the municipality’s parks will be getting upgrades in one way or another in the very near future, ranging from quality of...
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Coldest Night of the Year raises over $30K for charity
This year’s Coldest Night of the Year event in Kenora was like those of years past — a meaningful way for individuals to come together for a good cause. On the last Saturday in each February, CNOY is run as a cross-country initiative where volunteers...
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‘He’s definitely got an engine on him’: Jesse Bachinsky, Kenora’s latest legend in the making, heading to the Paralympics
Forget the sky — there are no limits on a young skier from Kenora who is about to put his greatness to the test like never before. From Kananaskis to Val di Fiemme, 27-year-old Jesse Bachinsky has taken his skis all over the world, with his most...
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Kenora Chiefs Advisory receives $1.96M for mental health & addictions services
The Government of Canada says it is taking action against the country’s “illegal drug crisis.” On Feb. 18, the federal government announced that Ogimawaabiitong, also known as the Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA), will be one of eight organizations to...
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Health unit warns of high measles rates in Manitoba
Public health officials in the Northwest are sounding the alarm over elevated measles rates in Manitoba. And the Northwestern Health Unit says a three-day event in between Jan. 20 and 22 has been identified as a “likely measles transmission...
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THE NEW GUY: Jammin’ for Jayce
Over the weekend, I had the privilege of contributing my meager talents to a fundraiser in the name of a nine-year-old boy named Jayce, showing yet again that when Kenora comes together, no one can do it like we do. When Jayce was 5 and a half months...
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HYDROLOGIST WINS CLEAN50 AWARD FOR CLEANING UP LOTW
Teika Newton gives a whole new meaning to testing the waters. As the Executive Director of the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation (LOWWSF), she is one of the individuals most responsible for the overall health of the Rainy-lake of the...
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