• Leaders review strategic plan priorities

    Published: July 19, 2017
    BY JENNIFER PARSONS
    Municipal leaders feel the local government is “on track” when it comes to meeting its strategic plan goals and objectives.
    On Monday night Councillors received a report card on the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan detailing planning and infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the Municipality in the last 18 months in support of the strategic vision.
    “A strategic plan progress report is an opportunity to review the plan to ensure it remains
  • Re-zoning approved for emergency shelter’s new location

    Published: July 19, 2017
    BY JENNIFER PARSONS      
    Municipal leaders approved a plan this week to move the Red Lake Area Emergency Shelter (RLAES) onto Howey Street.
    Meeting for their monthly Regular Council Meeting on July 17 Councillors passed a resolution in support of a Planning Advisory Committee motion to rezone 220 Howey Street to an Industrial classification, making way for renovations to begin on the property later this month.
    “I feel this is a very p
  • First Red Lake Pride event set for end of Month

     
    Published: July 19, 2017
    BY JENNIFER PARSONS
    Red Lake will join other Northwestern Ontario towns in making local history next weekend by hosting its first Red Lake Pride LGBTQ2 Two-Spirit Celebration.
    Set to kick off on July 28 with a meet and greet with advocates Ma Nee Chacaby and Teddy Syrette, Red Lake Pride will include a March in Centennial Park and family-centric activities at Keesic (Kinsman) Beach on July 29.
    “It is not just for LGBTQ2 but everybody together,” said Wa

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