https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/en-caCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSun, 28 May 2023 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/heat-warnings-issued-in-northwestern-ontario/Sun, 28 May 2023 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/heat-warnings-issued-in-northwestern-ontario/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/recruitment-retention-issues-plague-ontario-wildfire-program/Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/recruitment-retention-issues-plague-ontario-wildfire-program/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/severe-thunderstorm-heat-warnings-issued-for-northern-ontario/Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/severe-thunderstorm-heat-warnings-issued-for-northern-ontario/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/unruly-passenger-caused-ontario-flight-to-be-diverted-had-to-be-restrained-onboard-police/Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/unruly-passenger-caused-ontario-flight-to-be-diverted-had-to-be-restrained-onboard-police/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-fire-shrinks-to-552-hectares-as-manitoba-sends-water-bombers-aid/Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-fire-shrinks-to-552-hectares-as-manitoba-sends-water-bombers-aid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-fire-creeps-closer-to-community-as-manitoba-sends-water-bombers-aid/Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-fire-creeps-closer-to-community-as-manitoba-sends-water-bombers-aid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/northern-ontario-first-nation-begins-to-evacuate-some-residents-due-to-forest-fires/Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/northern-ontario-first-nation-begins-to-evacuate-some-residents-due-to-forest-fires/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-area-as-forest-fire-burns-nearby/Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-area-as-forest-fire-burns-nearby/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-warn-against-impaired-driving-after-northwestern-ontario-man-charged-in-lawnmower-incident/Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-warn-against-impaired-driving-after-northwestern-ontario-man-charged-in-lawnmower-incident/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/evolution-mining-vows-to-invest-after-buying-ontario-gold-complex-for-us375m/Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/evolution-mining-vows-to-invest-after-buying-ontario-gold-complex-for-us375m/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/north-spirit-lake-first-nation-declares-state-of-emergency-over-water-drugs/Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/north-spirit-lake-first-nation-declares-state-of-emergency-over-water-drugs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pikangikum-first-nation-evacuees-heading-home-as-officials-bring-forest-fire-under-control/Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pikangikum-first-nation-evacuees-heading-home-as-officials-bring-forest-fire-under-control/ Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the Progressive Conservative provincial government’s roll-back of sex education is not going back very far.
“I don’t think 2014 is that old of a curriculum, for starters,” he said in a conference call earlier this month, calling it “a fairly modern curriculum by any academic standards.”
The Ontario Ministry of Education is reverting to the sex education curriculum last updated in 1998, prior to an upd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/curriculum-changes-owing-to-need-for-consultation-cost-savings-rickford/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/curriculum-changes-owing-to-need-for-consultation-cost-savings-rickford/ Names are in for the Red Lake council and school board elections.
Running for the role of councillor are Red Lake’s Tom Doherty, Mike Desmeules, Samantha Dykin, Jack Goodwillie, and Dale Butterfield; Madsen’s Gene Vallee and Ted Nowakowski; Balmertown’s Carol Baron, Allistair McRae, Warren Badiuk, and Jamie Kristoff, and Cochenour’s Janet Hager. Baron and Goodwillie are incumbents.
Vying for mayor are Balmertown’s Fred Mota; Cochenour’s Dale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nominations-close-for-upcoming-municipality-of-red-lake-elections/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nominations-close-for-upcoming-municipality-of-red-lake-elections/ Perry Bellegarde is Assembly of First Nations national chief again, re-elected during the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly held July 24 to 26 in Vancouver.
Bellegarde won 328 of 522 votes in a second ballot after failing to earn the required 60 per cent of votes during the first round. Sheila North won 125 votes, Miles Richardson won 59 votes and Russ Diabo won 10 votes, while Katherine Whitecloud did not move onto the second round.
During his acceptance speech, Bellegarde said, &ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bellegarde-elected-to-another-term-as-afn-national-chief/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bellegarde-elected-to-another-term-as-afn-national-chief/ Goldcorp released its second quarter earnings and exploration reports July 25, highlighting the work the company has done during this time frame.
“With the first half of our 2018 exploration program behind us, we are pleased to report that the momentum continues to build on the results generated in the first quarter throughout the second quarter… At Red Lake, both Cochenour and HG Young advanced on schedule, the diamond drill results continued to support the prospe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-area-goldcorp-exploration-advances-on-schedule/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-area-goldcorp-exploration-advances-on-schedule/ The North West Company will no longer use Wasaya Airways to deliver freight shipments to northwestern Ontario communities, a decision Wasaya says its First Nation owners do not support.
“Wasaya has been delivering food for the North West Company to both our ownership and non-ownership communities for over 10 years,” the company said in a statement. “As a First Nation owned airline, we have always researched and found ways to provide cost effective services to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/north-west-company-drops-wasaya-as-freight-deliverer/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/north-west-company-drops-wasaya-as-freight-deliverer/ The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) and Windigo First Nations Council are joining forces to address housing needs for Indigenous students accessing education away from home.
The two parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which indicates both organizations will collaborate to develop new housing units in order to provide student safety, coordinated supportive services for students and housing and supports for their families.
The MOU also intends to establ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kdsb-windigo-sign-student-housing-mou/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kdsb-windigo-sign-student-housing-mou/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/alberta-firefighter-dies-while-helping-battle-ontario-blaze/Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/alberta-firefighter-dies-while-helping-battle-ontario-blaze/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
Ontario’s Progressive-Conservative government is launching into changes immediately, after Premier Doug Ford was sworn into office June 29, along with 21 members of cabinet.
In the throne speech delivered July 12, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell read, “The fact is that Ontario is at a critical juncture. We face mounting challenges at home and abroad. These challenges, if left unchecked, threaten livel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ontario-pcs-rapid-moves-in-first-weeks-of-power/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ontario-pcs-rapid-moves-in-first-weeks-of-power/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
The rate of child poverty in the Kenora riding is higher than the rate across Canada, a new study says.
The average child poverty rate across Canada is 17.4 per cent, but in the Kenora Riding it rises to 34.7 per cent. According to Campaign 2000, Canada’s ridings with the worst child poverty rates are home to the highest proportions of Indigenous and racialised people, recent immigrants and mostly mother headed lone parent families,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/child-poverty-in-kenora-double-canadian-average/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/child-poverty-in-kenora-double-canadian-average/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
Red Lake will soon have a municipal treasurer and mayor.
“On June 18 the position of head of council, mayor, was declared vacant in the Municipality of Red Lake due to the death of our Mayor, Phil Vinet,” explained Deputy Mayor Sandy Middleton.
“I was appointed Deputy Mayor by Mayor Vinet following the 2014 municipal election and continue in that position.”
A vacant seat must be filled within 60 days. “T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-to-appoint-new-mayor/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-to-appoint-new-mayor/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
This year’s Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Hospital Foundation Annual Golf Tournament set new records for fundraising, bringing in over $140,000, the highest profit ever earned at the event.
Held June 16 and 17, with 22 teams participating, the tournament brought in money that will be used for purchasing capital equipment for the hospital.
Pearl Fleming, executive assistant for the hospital, explained that over the next five years the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hospital-foundation-golf-tournament-draws-over-140k/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hospital-foundation-golf-tournament-draws-over-140k/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
Northwestern Ontario initiatives are getting a boost from the Spring 2018 TbayTel for Good Community Fund, including a project funded in Red Lake, and one in Dryden. Red Lake’s Laverty Park is getting $500 for upgrades.
“Our friends in Cochen won the same grant last year and used the funds to build seating for the park in their neighbourhood,” explained Jill Woolley.
“Some other parents and I discussed some id]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-dryden-winners-in-tbaytel-for-good-campaign/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-dryden-winners-in-tbaytel-for-good-campaign/ The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is closing the 2017-2018 school year out with plans for upcoming major capital projects.
With the final June 12 board meeting, director of education Sean Monteith reflected on the past school year.
“The year has been an incredibly successful one, with challenges and unavoidable setbacks at certain moments,” he said.
“We end the year in strong financial shape, a growing reach into the north resulting in positive impac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/school-board-prepares-for-capital-projects/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/school-board-prepares-for-capital-projects/ The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is encouraging individuals working or exploring the outdoors with friends, family or pets, to make small changes that can help to prevent tick bites.
There are two main tick species in northwestern Ontario; wood (dog) ticks and blacklegged (deer) ticks. Wood ticks have reddish-brown bodies and legs with white markings on their back. These ticks are not known to transmit tick-borne disease and pose little risk to a person’s health. Blacklegged t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dont-get-ticked-at-work-or-play-prevent-tick-bites/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dont-get-ticked-at-work-or-play-prevent-tick-bites/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
What started as a group of young people who decided to march down Main Street waving mini rainbow flags has turned – into a spectacular community wide event. Red Lake celebrated its second annual Pride June 8 and 9, growing from its – humble yet driven beginnings to something even greater.
“It just grew,” said Michael Brunton, one of the event organizers, reflecting on how the event expanded. “It snowballed to wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lakes-second-annual-pride-delights-and-uplifts/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lakes-second-annual-pride-delights-and-uplifts/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
Red Lake is saying good bye to longtime mayor, Phil Vinet, who died on June 5. Vinet, 69, was in his third term as mayor, before which he was a town councillor.
He was past president of the Kenora District Municipal Association. Vinet was born and raised in Red Lake, getting into politics as a school board representative to start. Condolences are coming – in from many communities and figures across the region. 
“He was a fierce ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-and-region-mourn-mayor-phil-vinet/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-and-region-mourn-mayor-phil-vinet/ BY SHAYLA BRADLEY
Olympic champion and Balmertown native Eric Radford has his name – on a little bit of Balmertown. The former Mine Road in Balmertown is now – Eric Radford Way, unveiled June 8.
“It’s so cool,” Radford said at the celebration “I love it. I also love that we’re in front of my old house right now … Red Lake and Balmertown have been so special to me through my journey,” he said.
“To have this be m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hometown-street-named-after-olympian-eric-radford/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hometown-street-named-after-olympian-eric-radford/ BY RICK GARRICK
Green and Gone Pest Solutions owner Kaija Saarinen enjoys travelling wherever her services are needed across the northwest, including Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake and the fly-in communities.
She was recently recognized with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2018 Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards on May 31 in Thunder Bay.
“It’s just really based on need,” says Saarinen, whose b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/saarinen-receives-young-entrepreneur-award/Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/saarinen-receives-young-entrepreneur-award/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS       
Red Laker will be getting a fresh taste of gold next month, in Olympic form.
Sources in the community confirmed this week Olympian, and former Balmertown resident, Eric Radford will be in the district mid-March, bringing with him his new hardware.
Golden Learning Centre Principal and former coach to Radford Debra Geary said this week the Olympian will be making a tour of area schools, skating with members of his former s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/olympic-gold-returning-to-hometown-radford-visit-scheduled/Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/olympic-gold-returning-to-hometown-radford-visit-scheduled/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
As the chamber of sober second thought gets ready to review legislation that will make recreational cannabis a legal to possess substance, Kenora MP Bob Nault says the government is optimistic everything will be completed and in the hands of the province by the fall.
“As we have said before we are trying to get this done right, not get it done fast,” said Nault on Feb. 21 discussing the Senate review process that is not expected to wra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/govt-not-discouraged-by-delayed-pot-passing/Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/govt-not-discouraged-by-delayed-pot-passing/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Attendance records at a local facility continue to be broken thanks to experimentation and flexibility.
Red Lake Regional Heritage Center Director Trevor Osmond says for a second year in a row the facility has smashed its all time attendance count prior to 2016.
Osmond says the building received more than 9,000 visitors in 2017 beating the previous year’s record of over 7,000 visitors and posting the highest turn out in the building’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/experiment-key-to-increasing-participation-heritage-centre/Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/experiment-key-to-increasing-participation-heritage-centre/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Drills will continue to turn this summer behind Westerlund and across Highway 618 as Premier Gold works to understand the ore body of the Hasaga property.
Providing an update to residents on the exploration activities on Feb. 13 Hasaga Project Manager Jim Rogers noted there would be drills set up on either side of the local highway as the company moves forwards on plans for 20,000 plus kilometres of diamond drilling.
“This year we are planning to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/premier-gold-continues-exploration-on-hasaga-property/Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/premier-gold-continues-exploration-on-hasaga-property/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Lac Seul Chief Clifford Bull has been named the Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate looking to represent Red Lake and surrounding communities in the upcoming provincial election.
Chief Bull was confirmed as nominee for the new riding of Kiwetinoong at the party’s nomination meeting in on Feb. 15 in Sioux Lookout. He has been Chief of Lac Seul since 2006.
“Obviously, I’m very elated. I’m very humbled by being asked and j]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pcs-nominate-lac-seul-chief-for-new-riding/Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pcs-nominate-lac-seul-chief-for-new-riding/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The legalization of cannabis in Canada will be delayed past the anticipated July 1 implementation date.
The Liberal government had initially planned to legalize the drug by this summer, however Health Minister Ginette Petipas Taylor says the Senate vote on the draft bill has been scheduled for the beginning of June.
“If you do the math, you can certainly see that it certainly won’t be July 2018,” Petitpas Taylor told reporters l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pot-wont-be-legal-soon/Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pot-wont-be-legal-soon/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Goldcorp Red Lake Gold Mines hit their highest rates of mining and milling tonnage in the last quarter of 2017 since 2012 say company officials.
Providing an update to investors on the fourth quarter results last week Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Todd White said rates at the local site reached approximately 2,300 tons per day, the highest rates Red Lake has achieved since the end of 2012.
“The investment to optimize t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-releases-fourth-quarter-earnings/Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-releases-fourth-quarter-earnings/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
With the next provincial election just under four months away it is still unclear who will be representing the three major political parties in the riding of Kiiwetingoong.
The new riding, which now encompasses Red Lake, Ear Falls, Sioux Lookout, and over 20 First Nation communities, spans more than 294,000 square kilometres and was created this summer alongside three other ridings in an effort to better represent Northern Ontario in the provincia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/lack-of-candidates-disconcerting-mayors/Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/lack-of-candidates-disconcerting-mayors/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Phoenix Gold Project, located north of Cochenour, is on track for exploration and test mining in 2018 says the company’s top executive.
 
Presenting to a local crowd on Feb. 7 President and Chief Executive Officer George Ogilvie called the year past “successful” and outlined plans for the company and the local project for the next 12 months. 
Ogilvie says all suspension orders were satisfied and removed over a year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rubicon-management-provide-update-on-phoenix-gold-project/Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rubicon-management-provide-update-on-phoenix-gold-project/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Municipal leaders are moving the 2018 proposed operating budget forward for vote after a second review last week.
The budget allocates more than $19.2 million in operating funds to programs, facilities and services across the district and includes a 0.29 per cent increase over the previous year’s budget projections.
Councilors advanced the budget with little discussion, turning their attention a reserve statement requested by the group durin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/municipal-reserves-reviewed-operating-budget-moved-forward-to-vote/Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/municipal-reserves-reviewed-operating-budget-moved-forward-to-vote/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Northwestern Ontario is still in crisis mode when it comes to housing. That was the message delivered to municipal leaders earlier last week during a review of the Kenora District Services Board mandate and regional programs.
“It is not an exaggeration – we are in a housing crisis situation,” declared KDSB’s Chief Administrative Officer Henry Wall noting in 2017 the organization had 817 approved applications for housing. In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kpdsb-housing-in-crisis/Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kpdsb-housing-in-crisis/ BY JENNIFER PARSON
If it seems to good to be true, it is. If something seems off it probably is – too old adages that continue to grow in importance says a local resident who was nearly scared and bullied into paying a fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax bill.
“They had an answer for everything,” said Debbie Fretz this week while describing a phone call her and her husband experienced recently informing them of a past due balance on their income tax bill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cra-scam-targeting-the-vulnerable-resident-offers-warning/Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cra-scam-targeting-the-vulnerable-resident-offers-warning/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Taxpayers in the Red Lake district could see a 1.2 per cent net tax increase in 2018 when the municipal operating budget gets approval later this month. Over the last five years the net increase to taxpayers has averaged 2.2 per cent.
Reviewing the proposed document at a Special Council meeting on Jan. 31 leaders were presented with a budget that CAO Mark Vermette says injects more money into reserves and includes the latest collective bargaining r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/operations-budget-review-smaller-than-average-tax-increase-coming-to-residents/Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/operations-budget-review-smaller-than-average-tax-increase-coming-to-residents/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
With the legalization of marijuana just around the corner, municipal and regional leaders say they have continuing concerns over how the federal and provincial governments plan to keep the substance out of the hands of young people and keep residents safe.
Bill C-45, legislation that will allow adults to possess and use small amounts of recreational marijuana legally is currently in front of the Senate of Canada with the federal government expectin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pot-or-not/Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pot-or-not/ Photo by Jennifer Parsons
Denise Ouellette (left) takes a test drive of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board’s new on-line application process from Superintendent of Education Joan Kantola on Jan. 9. Offering an interactive job fair for those seeking casual and permanent employment in the field of Education, Kantola and others set up shop in the Red Lake District High School cafeteria last week to greet prospective applicants and assist in setting up appli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kpdsb-career-fair/Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kpdsb-career-fair/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is seeking public input into plans to develop “Block G” after the purchase of the land parcel was finalized at the end of November.
Acting Director Justin Marchand confirmed in an interview last week his organization is working with the Municipality to rezone more than five kilometres located to the west of Pine Crescent.
“OAHS has been in discussions with the Municipality of Red Lake for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/block-g-housing/Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/block-g-housing/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
A civilian law enforcement agency has deemed criminal charges are not warranted against an Ontario Provincial Police officer for an October 2016 incident in Pikangikum.
On Oct. 18 officers were dispatched to Dump Road at approximately 2:10 p.m. in response to a report of an impaired driver. A 43-year old man who was arrested in the incident was later diagnosed with a dislocated elbow and possible hand injuries.
In a report filed with the Attorney Ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/siu-says-charges-not-warranted-in-pikangikum-incident/Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/siu-says-charges-not-warranted-in-pikangikum-incident/ Published January 10, 2017
BY NSN STAFF
Resident Michèle Alderton says it took a village to launch an initiative geared to bringing together francophone residents in the community. 
In 2014, Alderton created the Association Francophone de Red Lake (AFRL) and it is this effort that earned her the 2017 North Western Ontario Francophone Personality Award, presented last month in Thunder Bay.
“It is truly an honor for me to receive such a prestigious award,”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/michle-alderton-honored-by-north-western-ontario/Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/michle-alderton-honored-by-north-western-ontario/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Norseman Festival received a boost in paying their 2017 bills and getting a head start on a 2018 event last week after receiving a provincial government grant.
On Dec. 28 committee representatives confirmed that $15,000 had been secured from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to assist with the cost of the Canadian Harvard Areobatic Team visit in July.
“We are very grateful to receive this money as our reserves were totally depleted with th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/grant-positions-norseman-festival-for-a-2018-return/Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/grant-positions-norseman-festival-for-a-2018-return/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Snowmobilers in the area will continue to have access to a popular fishing spot located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, after an Ontario Parks decision to extend temporary access to the zone.
The Knox Lake access zone was set to close at the end of 2017 as part of a 10 year phase-out of recreational snowmobiling within the park that was approved in 2007.
Park Superintendent Anne Young says the decision to issue the extension was based on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/knox-lake-extension-granted/Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/knox-lake-extension-granted/  
BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Residents of the district woke up to cold floors and water uncertainty on Jan. 1 after a downed tree caused a power outage that lasted for several hours.
Hydro One reported on Monday 2,125 customers lost power at 10:35 a.m for which a crew was dispatched from Dryden to assess and correct the cause. Crews discovered a tree had fallen across a main line and power was restored to all customers around 1:30 p.m.
Balmertown residents also reported losing wate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/chilly-welcome-to-2018-for-residents/Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/chilly-welcome-to-2018-for-residents/ Dillon St. Jean waves from aboard a hockey themed float as the “Cochenour Parade of Awesomeness” makes its way up and down streets on Dec. 17. The event, organized by residents, drew neighbours from their houses with lights and holiday cheer as it passed through the town and ended on Lakeview Cres.
Photo Submitted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cochenour-parade/Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cochenour-parade/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
As the calendar turns over to 2018 one group of citizens is looking to brighten up the dreary month of February.
Earlier this month organizers for the Red Lake Winter Carnival announced the event would be returning for its third run, encouraging residents to mark their calendars and plan for fun.
“The Winter Carnival brings the community together and promotes health and wellness for all ages,” said Fred Mota this week, while discussing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winter-carnival-set-to-return-in-2018/Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winter-carnival-set-to-return-in-2018/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Municipal officials will have a new process for doling out donation funds in the New Year after approving amendments to the Municipal Donation Policy at their Regular Council Meeting this week. 
On Dec. 18 municipal leaders approved a policy change that they say will streamline the approach to reviewing and approving “non-traditional” donation requests by authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or delegate to approve re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/changes-coming-to-donation-approval-for-local-government/Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/changes-coming-to-donation-approval-for-local-government/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Families in the Ear Falls district will be benefitting from the continued generosity of residents say organizers of the hamper bag sale at Wilsons’ Fine Foods.
As of Dec. 8 Amy Richardson said 249 bags had been purchased and donated to the Chukuni Christmas Cheerboard in Ear Falls, surpassing last year’s donated amount in just a week.
“It is amazing to see the donations pouring in so quickly,” said Richardson last week.
&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hamper-donations-set-to-bring-joy-to-ear-falls-families/Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hamper-donations-set-to-bring-joy-to-ear-falls-families/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Municipal leaders are taking a stand against a proposed merger of public health services that would align programs and services with local health integrated networks.
Passing a resolution on Nov. 27 at a Special Meeting leaders expressed their support for opposition and concerns expressed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies and the Northwestern Health Unit.
Ministry of Health and L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/council-takes-stand-against-public-health-merger-proposal/Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/council-takes-stand-against-public-health-merger-proposal/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
More than $2.8 million is expected to be approved next week in capital expenditures as a portion of the 2018 municipal budget moves forward.
Reviewing the capital investment portion of the budget, separate from operating expenses is unique to this budget cycle, said CAO Mark Vermette, noting it is necessary to meet project deadlines in the upcoming construction season.
“We found in years past when we are looking at the budget in March]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/draft-capital-budget-gets-review/Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/draft-capital-budget-gets-review/ Photo by Lisa Johnston
A group of carollers offer up some holiday cheer during a visit to Northwoods Lodge Home for the Aged on Dec 10.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/sounds-of-holiday-cheer/Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/sounds-of-holiday-cheer/ Photo Submitted
Sam Renelli (left) accepts his winnings of a Gold Bar from Melissa Holiday at the Yuletide Shaker on Nov. 25. More than 200 attended the seasonal event hosted by the Red Lake Chamber of Commerce. Gail McNeil was also a winner taking home a $100 Bonus Chamber Bucks.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuletide-shaker/Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuletide-shaker/ Published December 6, 2017
Red Lake Lions Club member Linda Grunewald (right) shops the 16 days of activism against gender violence booth staffed by Celeste Desserre from New Starts for Women at the English River Miners home game on Dec. 1. The organization kicked off the two-week awareness campaign last week by encouraging residents to done Purple in support of the national campaign.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/16-days-of-activism/Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/16-days-of-activism/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Freelance artist and graphic designer Patrick Hunter was one of more than 100 distinguished college graduates to be nominated for a Premier’s Award in 2017. The awards first launched in the early 1990s to honour “important social and economic contributions” that college students were making post graduations.
This year 118 distinguished college graduates were nominated to categories including business, community services, health sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-artist-nominated-for-premiers-award/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-artist-nominated-for-premiers-award/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Red Lake OPP is warning residents to be cautious on area waterways after locating a missing ice fisherman on Pakwash Lake last week.
On Nov. 20 64 year old Pat Wagner was reported missing after friends located his snowmachine, helmet and jacket near a hole in the ice. The following day the OPP announced Wagner had been found deceased with the aid of the OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Lake of the Woods Search and Rescue (LOWSA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/missing-person-search-leads-to-sad-discovery/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/missing-person-search-leads-to-sad-discovery/ BY NSN STAFF
Northern Ontario families will benefit from improved detection of disease-causing bacteria in local lakes and waterways as a result of a Government of Canada investment of $1 million. The FedNor funding will enable the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and its industry partner, Discover Air Fire Services, to develop innovative camera technology to quickly and accurately identify toxic blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria), one of Northe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/home-grown-innovation-will-lead-to-improved-health-in-northern-ontario-communities/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/home-grown-innovation-will-lead-to-improved-health-in-northern-ontario-communities/ Musicians gather for a jam session at the Thirsty Moose on Nov. 25 for the 7th Coffee House. More than 14 musicians of all ages took to the stage for the evening of free entertainment. (from left) Tim Weber, Danielle Weber, Derek Yutzy and Richard Hill.
Credit: Photo by Jada Siwak]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-coffee-house/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-coffee-house/ BY BECCA LETKEMAN
On Nov. 16 a large crowd gathered at the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre for the opening night of the Red Lake Art Show.  The exhibition is sponsored by the Red Lake Arts Council (RLAC) and hosts pieces created by local artists.  This is the 3rd annual show, and this year’s exhibit reflects a blossoming art scene.
“People are gaining more confidence in their art,” commented Janet Hagar, director of RLAC.  “Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-art-celebrated-at-heritage-centre/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-art-celebrated-at-heritage-centre/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
McKenzie Island residents are no closer to finding out if their neighbourhood play structure will be replaced this spring after Councillors defeated a motion related to identifying capital funding, calling it redundant to the budgetary process.
At the Regular Council Meeting on Nov. 21, councillors reviewed a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendation related to the replacement of the playground equipment that is the oldest in the dist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/park-replacement-remains-unclear/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/park-replacement-remains-unclear/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Parking fines and restrictions along Howey Street will remain unchanged after a thorough examination by municipal leaders this month.
At the Nov. 13 Committee of the Whole meeting leaders spent over a half hour discussing parking fees and options for the stretch of road between the streetlights and the Government Docks after being presented with an option paper from the by-law enforcement department.
The Supplementary Parking Analysis, completed b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/downtown-parking-examined-paid-parking-rejected/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/downtown-parking-examined-paid-parking-rejected/ (RED  LAKE) Officers of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an adult male driver with impaired driving.
On Nov. 18 at 1:31 a.m. Red Lake OPP stopped a 2011 motor vehicle on Hammel Road in Red Lake. Following an investigation, officers determined the male driver was impaired. Officers also located a quantity of Cannabis Marijuana.
The 22 year old driver, of Red Lake, is charged with Impaired Operation of a motor Vehicl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/routine-stop-leads-to-impaired-driver-and-drug-charge/Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/routine-stop-leads-to-impaired-driver-and-drug-charge/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
It was a day of celebration for the community members of McDowell Lake First Nation this week as they hosted service leaders and guests for a Grand Opening at their Howey Street location.
“Today we are celebrating the grand opening of the building we have recently purchased and the beginning of the formation of several partnerships,” said Chief Vontane Keno in her welcome to visitors on Nov. 13.  “This day marks a mile]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mcdowell-lake-introduces-operation-to-district/Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mcdowell-lake-introduces-operation-to-district/ BY BECCA LETKEMAN
Each hour enough sunlight reaches the earth’s surface to power the world for a year.  This grand energy source is renewable and available, but remains largely untapped by humans.  It is this potential that motivates Todd Gallagher, owner and manager of Northern Gas Installers Inc. (NGI) in Red Lake. 
On Nov. 9 Gallagher delivered a presentation to an engaged crowd on renewable energy sources.  The speech was part of the 201]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/keep-on-the-sunny-side-renewable-energy-in-red-lake/Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/keep-on-the-sunny-side-renewable-energy-in-red-lake/ By Dryden Observer/NSN Staff
It appears though a familiar face is returning to regional politics, but this time Greg Rickford will be trying to earn himself a seat in the provincial legislature.
The news came via a Nov. 10 letter from Fort Frances lawyer and PC nomination candidate Douglas Judson who in announcing his withdrawal from the nomination race, announced regional Progressive Conservatives members would acclaim Rickford as the PC candidate in a meeting in Dryden, Satur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rickford-likely-to-be-named-provincial-pc-candidate/Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rickford-likely-to-be-named-provincial-pc-candidate/ Friends and family gather at Norseman Park for a candlelight vigil in honour of JoJo MacDougall who was found dead in the park on Oct. 29. Last week the Red Lake OPP confirmed the death was a result of a homicide and that the investigation was continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Darryl Sigouin of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). – Photo Courtesy of Julie Roy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/candlelight-vigil-held-in-park/Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/candlelight-vigil-held-in-park/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Ministry of Natural Resources continues to look into the circumstances of three abandoned moose found in identical and “unusual” contexts.
“There is an open moose hunt and unfortunately every year we do investigate incidents of shot and abandoned moose,” said Conservation Officer Michael Evers on Nov. 2. “These circumstances, to have three of these abandoned moose show up without a nose and a tongue, in itself, are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/heinous-act-of-abandoning-moose-under-review-leads-to-increased-enforcement/Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/heinous-act-of-abandoning-moose-under-review-leads-to-increased-enforcement/ Patients in wheelchairs will now be able to remain in their chairs when being weighed thanks to a “unexpected donation”. The Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital confirmed last week $10,000 received from the John Andrews Foundation in Thunder Bay back in December 2016 was used to purchase both a wheelchair scale and CO2 insufflator. The scale has a 1000lb weigh capacity.  The C02 insufflator provides intra-luminal insufflation using carbon di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/donation-leads-to-wheelchair-scale/Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/donation-leads-to-wheelchair-scale/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
For a week in September each year Tim Hortons patrons have an opportunity to purchase smile cookies for just a buck. The full dollar spent goes to support a local charity, which for the past two years has been the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital Foundation.
This year, the campaign sold 2,686 cookies raising the matching amount that Foundation members say kicks off their newest fundraising goal.
“We have a big goal because the [h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cookies-lead-to-cash-for-hospital-foundation/Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/cookies-lead-to-cash-for-hospital-foundation/ Chief Nursing Executive Rebecca Ross (left) and Nurse Manager Janine Maxwell are all smiles as they pose for a photo of a newly acquired Transport Incubator. The purchase made possible by a donation form the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation. The organization donated $17,900 towards the “essential piece of equipment at a small, rural hospital,” said CEO Angie Bishop last week. “The Transport Incubator is used in the event that an infant needs to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dryden-rotary-charity-foundation-donates-equipment-to-local-operation/Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dryden-rotary-charity-foundation-donates-equipment-to-local-operation/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS 
Statistics Canada released another instalment of Census data last week, this time focused on Indigenous populations and immigration.
The number of Indigenous people in Canada is on the rise making up almost 5 per cent of Canada’s total population at the end of 2016. Measuring at 1.67 million, the growth rate registered 42.5 per cent over the last 10 years and four times the rate of the non-Indigenous population.
Across the country the a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/census-shows-immigration-indigenous-pop-on-the-rise/Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/census-shows-immigration-indigenous-pop-on-the-rise/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Barricades remained around Norseman Park earlier this week preventing pedestrian traffic after a body was found within its borders on Sunday morning.
Red Lake OPP confirmed Monday morning that officers were called to the Park at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 29 regarding a “deceased male.”
“Officers of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), North West Region Forensic Identification Unit, in conjunction]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/investigation-underway-after-body-found-in-park/Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/investigation-underway-after-body-found-in-park/ The Government of Ontario has passed the Representation Statute Law Amendment Act meant to improve representation for those living in the province’s northern communities.
The legislation will add two additional ridings in Northern Ontario one of which includes the new riding of Kiiwetinoong, which will encompass the communities of Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Ear Falls and Red Lake in addition to a large number of Indigenous communit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/northern-ontario-to-have-two-new-ridings-in-next-years-election/Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/northern-ontario-to-have-two-new-ridings-in-next-years-election/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The district’s largest employer says it has delivered on a fifth consecutive quarter of “steady and on target production at low cost.” 
Goldcorp Inc. released its third quarter results last week with the company noting “fairly consistent” gold production in the range of 625,000 ounces to 650,000 ounces this year.
“Our expectation for the fourth quarter remains unchanged,” said President and Chief Execu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-q3-earnings-steady-and-on-target/Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-q3-earnings-steady-and-on-target/  SUBMITTED
 As part of the festivities organized for their 20th anniversary, Ontario’s eight French-language Catholic school boards are joining forces to recognize the work and exceptional commitment of members of their school communities.
 Throughout October, the Recognition Tour has been travelling across the province to pay tribute to community leaders who, through their professionalism, their dedication and their generosity on a daily basis, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-teacher-receives-recognition/Sun, 05 Nov 2017 03:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-teacher-receives-recognition/ Red Lake OPP Sgt Chris Amell (right) was recently honoured at the OPP convention in Thunder Bay for his outstanding contribution to Pikangikum First Nation youth programs. Jim and Marjorie Dawson of Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise have worked with Sgt Amell on outdoor programs such as the Project Journey and canoeing programs at EBS school in Pikangikum for over four years. Jim says that Sgt Amell is widely respected for his great work in youth leadership program]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/opp-sgt-honoured/Sun, 05 Nov 2017 03:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/opp-sgt-honoured/ BY CHRIS MARCHAND
The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) says an ongoing review of the legislation governing District Social Services Administrations Boards across the province may not be asking the right questions if it’s seeking to improve and streamline the way services are delivered in Ontario.
Members of the board expressed their frustrations during last week’s monthly meeting in Dryden about how the challenges they often face in delivering service]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/services-board-frustrated-by-act-review/Sun, 05 Nov 2017 03:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/services-board-frustrated-by-act-review/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/this-rss-feed-url-is-deprecated/Fri, 03 Nov 2017 03:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/this-rss-feed-url-is-deprecated/ Jillian Campbell (middle) offers instructions to the crew that assembled for morning clean up on Oct. 21. Approximately 15 community members spent an hour Saturday morning picking up garbage around Red Lake before returning to Red Lake-Madsen Public School for activities organized by the 12 year old. The crew collected trash from target areas identified by Campbell including Howey Street and Young Street. Campbell says she wanted to organize the cleanup to remov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/fall-clean-up/Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/fall-clean-up/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
One local organization is looking to assist employers connect with new talent. Last week Chukuni Communities Development Corporation (CCDC) participated in the launch of a pan-Canadian employer awareness campaign to increase employers’ confidence in hiring persons with disabilities.
“CCDC is assisting with increasing the awareness of the initiative in our service area and we are a resource for helping employers find assistance that they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hire-for-talent-initiative-set-to-connect-employers-with-new-talent/Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hire-for-talent-initiative-set-to-connect-employers-with-new-talent/ (RED LAKE, ON) – Red Lake OPP investigated multiple break and enter occurrences over the weekend that occurred at Antonio’s restaurant in Red Lake. Three individuals have been identified and spoken to by police.
As a result a 38 year old male of Red Lake, has been charged with break and enter contrary to section 348(1)(a) of the criminal code, possession of property obtained by crime contrary to section 355(b) of the criminal code and possession]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/break-and-enter-occurrences-in-red-lake/Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/break-and-enter-occurrences-in-red-lake/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The future of the Reclaim Room at the Municipality’s new waste transfer station was the topic of conversation earlier this week as members of the public looked for a commitment from leaders on the fate of the community service.
“I am here to ask for a genuine commitment from the Municipality in the reopening of the Reclaim Room at the Transfer Station,” Rhonda Beckman told those gathered for the Regular Council Meeting on Oct. 16.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/reclaim-reopening-continues-to-be-theoretical-residents-look-for-commitment/Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/reclaim-reopening-continues-to-be-theoretical-residents-look-for-commitment/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
One local resident is looking for greater accountability when it comes to animal vaccinations after a summer incident left a close family member with a compromised immune system.
Appearing before municipal representatives during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct. 10, Denise Spence told those gathered her grandson had to be treated for rabies exposure after a bite from an unvaccinated dog.
“Ignorance about what to do is why my grandson]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dog-owner-accountability-necessary-says-resident/Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dog-owner-accountability-necessary-says-resident/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Red dresses have been blowing in the wind throughout downtown Red Lake this week as a reminder of an estimated 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada, say organizers.
Earlier this week 38 red articles of clothing were hung up on street signs and poles in solidarity of the REDress Project, first started by Winnipeg-based artist Jamie Black.
Coordinator Mollie Isaac says along with Angela McLaren and Margorie McCrea, the 38 items includ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-dress-project-honours-missing-and-murdered-women/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-dress-project-honours-missing-and-murdered-women/ Photo by Jennifer Parsons
Mayor Phil Vinet (left) and Madelaine Oakes work to raise the franco-Ontarian flag while surrounded by Francophone youth on Sept. 25. More than 50 school-aged students and members of the Association francophone de Red Lake gathered for the flag raising in Centennial Park in honour of Franco-Ontarian Day. This is the second year the flag has been flown in the Red Lake location to mark the September event.
“One point four million people]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/franco-ontarion-flag-raising/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/franco-ontarion-flag-raising/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Municipal officials have approved a new partnership arrangement aimed at generating greater supports for arts and drama in the community.
At the Regular Council Meeting on Sept. 25 council approved a lease agreement between the Municipality and Patricia Players allowing the local drama troupe to rent the facility on a monthly basis. The agreement grants “exclusive” use of the hall to the group allowing them to expand its stage perform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/arts-centre-proposal-goes-forward-patricia-players-secure-home/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/arts-centre-proposal-goes-forward-patricia-players-secure-home/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Mayor and Council will have to continue to attend meetings in person after the group considered and dismissed a by-law amendment that would allow electronic participation in monthly council meetings.
On Sept. 25 the group accepted a Committee of the Whole recommendation regarding amendments to the Procedural By-Law put in place to align with upcoming changes to the Municipal Act.
The amendments include a change in the definition of meeting, new g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/council-rejects-telecommuting-for-its-members/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/council-rejects-telecommuting-for-its-members/ SUBMITTED
On Sept. 20 over 20 individuals joined together to celebrate Take Back the Night. This event began in the early 1960s in Belgium and England where women were feeling unsafe walking on the streets at night. The movement spread into the United States in the 1970s when campus students were starting to experience high rates of sexual assaults. Events are now planned across the world to bring awareness to sexual violence that women and girls are experiencing.&n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/take-back-the-night/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/take-back-the-night/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Upgrades for a regional public school are being fast-tracked after members of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board voted to approve the Ear Falls Public School Renovation Project.
Meeting via teleconference on Sept. 12 members reviewed a report on the infrastructure project that originally indicated the completion date of the renovation was slated for 2021 under the Board’s Long-term Capital Plan 2015-2025. The plan notes the $4.36 m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ear-falls-school-renovations-fast-tracked/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ear-falls-school-renovations-fast-tracked/ BY NSN STAFF
After a summer of drilling and re-logging historical core, Rubicon Minerals Corporation released an updated statement on drill results and preliminary observations of its Phoenix Gold Project this week.
On Sept. 18 the company reported the completion of planned 3,500 m of structural oriented core drilling, 10,000 m of historical core re-logging and underground mapping activities, as part of its 2017 Exploration Program.
President and Chief Executive Off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rubicon-updates-on-2017-exploration-activities/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/rubicon-updates-on-2017-exploration-activities/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Township of Ear Falls will not be breaking ground on its emergency helicopter-landing pad until 2018 after leaders rejected their only construction bid last week.
Gathering for their Regular Council Meeting on Sept. 6, Mayor and Council unanimously voted to reject a tender received from English River Home Improvements to construct a helipad on municipal land to the tune of over $117,000, approximately $30,000 over the fundraised amount at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/helipad-construction-on-hold-till-spring-leaders-review-construction-tenders/Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/helipad-construction-on-hold-till-spring-leaders-review-construction-tenders/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
A proposal to rezone a Howey Bay landmass passed an administrative hurdle this week, despite opposition based in historical injustices.
On Sept. 11 the Planning Advisory Committee reviewed an application for a zoning by-law amendment that would change Howey Island, an 8.1 acre landmass also commonly known as Cameron Island, from Natural Resources to Recreational Residential. The change would allow the owner of the landmass to construct a “s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/re-zoning-amendment-challenged-for-howey-island/Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/re-zoning-amendment-challenged-for-howey-island/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Planning for the 26th annual Norseman Festival started last week with organizers examining this year’s efforts for best practices and non-starters.
Meeting for more than two hours on Aug. 31 the planning committee reported record gate sales and beer garden sales bringing in much needed revenue to support the $100,000 price tag of this year’s activities.
“Really we held this festival on a wing and a prayer because that was probabl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/norseman-committee-reviews-finances-looks-to-2018/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/norseman-committee-reviews-finances-looks-to-2018/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
This year’s nominees for the Chukuni Business Awards were made public last week with more than 25 businesses and individuals up for the six awards.
CCDC lead Cathy Quesnel-Loessl said last week nominees were notified prior to the list being made public and the committee is now tasked with determining the winners.
“Once all nominations have been confirmed, the committee members will review all submissions and evaluate the nominations ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/business-award-nominees-announced/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/business-award-nominees-announced/ By Chris Marchand
In the time since Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the province’s endorsement of an East-West route to the far north ‘Ring Of Fire’ mining area, regional municipal leaders are split over how to interpret the situation
Dryden Mayor Greg Wilson says that he’s encouraged by talk of the proposed road to the mining area running through Pickle Lake and Hwy. 599, though he’s wary that the province has jumped the gun fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mixed-messages-emerging-from-ring-of-fire-road-announcement/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mixed-messages-emerging-from-ring-of-fire-road-announcement/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Local beautification efforts received a boost last week with a financial contribution from Goldcorp Red Lake Gold Mines.
On Aug. 24 representatives of the local gold employer and the municipality met for an update on community subjects and exchanged congratulatory handshakes on a $15,000 donation to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
“We are very happy to donate to the Community Improvement Plan and the revitalization of the town,” Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/double-the-money-for-cip-launch-goldcorp-matches-funding/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/double-the-money-for-cip-launch-goldcorp-matches-funding/ Published: August 30, 2017
BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Usage and revenue streams were the centre of a discussion earlier this month that suggested turning the Cochenour Hall into a performing arts centre.
On Aug. 8 members of the Patricia Players presented to municipal leaders a proposal to rent the facility monthly, allowing the group the opportunity to leave their equipment assembled year-round and utilize the space for expanded youth and adult]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-purpose-for-an-old-building/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-purpose-for-an-old-building/ Margorie McCrea addresses those gathered at the Vigil to Celebrate the Life of Barbara Kentner at the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre on Aug. 21. The event, originally scheduled for Centennial Park but was moved inside due to weater, attracted around 20 individuals.
Speakers included McCrea who told those gathered the purpose of the event was to honour Barbara and address racism.
“When I first heard about the incident I was just overwhelmed by anger. I couldn&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/vigil-to-celebrate-the-life-of-barbara-kentner/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/vigil-to-celebrate-the-life-of-barbara-kentner/ By Michael Christianson
Tim Cofield is no stranger to the north. Although the musician lives in Tennessee his roots are planted here. So when the opportunity arose to share the gift of music with those living in some of the most remote communities, Cofield and company answered the call.
Through the Tennessee Center for Civic Learning and Engagement (TCCLE) Cofield received Fender guitars as an educational donation because, as Cofield will attest, children who study mus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/sharing-the-gift-of-music-in-the-far-north/Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/sharing-the-gift-of-music-in-the-far-north/ BY NSN STAFF
Health officials were warning residents to minimize their exposure to forest fire smoke as it began arriving in the district last week as the forest fire total throughout northern and western Canada rose.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry confirmed on Aug. 30 conditions were a result of large fires burning in to the north as well as in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the United States, causing heavy smoke to drift through Kenora, Fort Frances and Dryden]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/smoke-lingering-in-district-warnings-for-vulnerable-persons/Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/smoke-lingering-in-district-warnings-for-vulnerable-persons/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Red Lake’s OPP detachment is attempting to work with community partners in an effort to address the growing number of mental health occurrences in the district.
Making a report to municipal representatives during this week’s Regular Council meeting, Staff Sargent Shaun Crabbe noted a draft protocol was being worked on to “streamline connections and access resources by persons in crisis.”
“Quite often as the police we fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/opp-working-to-address-mental-health-occurrences-with-partnerships-q2-report/Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/opp-working-to-address-mental-health-occurrences-with-partnerships-q2-report/ BY NSN STAFF
Pikangikum First Nation will soon be connected to Ontario’s power grid, thanks to a $60 million investment from the federal government.
“This is a historic time for the residents of Pikangikum First Nation to see this project finally begin as it will do more than just provide reliable electricity to the community,” said Kenora MP Bob Nault on Aug. 17.
“It will reduce reliance on diesel, open up new economic development opportunities]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pikangikum-power-grid-receives-federal-investment/Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/pikangikum-power-grid-receives-federal-investment/ ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY JOHN RICHTHAMMER
The West Red Lake Museum, located about 20 miles by boat from Red Lake, reports a record number of visitors, with the tally expected to increase in late summer and early fall.
According to a count in the guest register, the displays of themed photographs and early mining equipment have been viewed by at least 350 people.
This season’s visual displays commemorate the lives of Sam Yee, pioneer Red Lake area merchant,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/west-red-lake-museum-has-record-attendance/Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/west-red-lake-museum-has-record-attendance/ BY CHRIS MARCHAND
Commission outlines new far north ridings By Chris Marchand A final report from The Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends the formation of two additional far north provincial electoral districts in an effort to make political representation more manageable for both elected officials and their constituents.
Three months of consultations and information meeting transpired in communities across the north from May through July wherein]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/commission-outlines-new-far-north-ridings/Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/commission-outlines-new-far-north-ridings/ BY SARAH DESFORGES
On Aug. 6, 27 members of the Ear Falls community gathered at the beach pavilion to unveil a park bench dedicated in honor of Jean Robinson’s memory.
Robinson was an active member of the Ear Falls community before her passing early last year after losing her fight with cancer. She spent a great deal of her life sharing her love of music with all those around her. She had taught piano, guitar, and harp as well as gave voice lessons to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bench-dedicated-to-jean-robinson/Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bench-dedicated-to-jean-robinson/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Local artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith is one of 50 artists selected as finalists for the Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) for the second time in the program’s history. 
The national visual arts competition, which has been operating since 2015, offers finalists the chance to take home one of eight awards totalling $30,000 or the Salt Spring Prize (Joan McConnell Award) of $17,000 as chosen by an independent jury. 
“Being a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-artist-two-time-finalist-in-national-competition/Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/local-artist-two-time-finalist-in-national-competition/ BY BECCA LETKEMAN
The sun shone brightly on Friday as upwards of 50 people gathered to commemorate the Bloodvein River at Centennial Park, an event co-sponsored by Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, Lac Seul First Nation, and the Red Lake Regional Heritage Center.
The celebration was designed to acknowledge the community’s connection to the river, including speeches, lunch, a time for storytelling, a children’s portaging game, and a display showcasing a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/the-bloodvein-river-miskweyaabiziibee-celebrated/Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/the-bloodvein-river-miskweyaabiziibee-celebrated/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Centennial Park was awash with colours this past Saturday as residents of all ages gathered to celebrate the diversity of love in the Red Lake District.
More than 70 people gathered on July 29 for morning march that was organized as part of the two-day Red Lake Pride event, the first of its kind in the district.
“You are making history being here,” Activist and Educator Terry Syrette told the crowd prior to the walk that circled the park]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-celebrates-1st-pride-event/Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/red-lake-celebrates-1st-pride-event/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Goldcorp Inc. released its second quarter results last week, posting net earnings of $135 million, or $0.16 per share, while lowering its forecast for costs this year.
“Since the reorganization of the company in the second quarter 2016 we have delivered four consecutive quarters of steady, on target, and increasingly profitable gold production,” President and CEO David Garofalo told investors on July 27. “During the second quarter w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-second-quarter-earnings-lower-cost-forecast-for-2017/Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/goldcorp-second-quarter-earnings-lower-cost-forecast-for-2017/ BY SARAH DESFORGES
On July 29, the Ear Falls community came out to Kahooters Pit Stop for a day of free family activities to celebrate the Kahoot’s 25th year of owning the store. The festivities were set up at the pavilion just behind the Pit Stop along with a tent in the parking lot for musicians to perform.
More than 400 people came out to partake in the day’s activities that included a community pig roast, a long, lost tradition that the Kahoot’s st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kahooters-celebrates-25-years/Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kahooters-celebrates-25-years/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Organizers of the 2017 Red Lake Triathlon have more than weather conditions to contend with this year as they prepare for the upcoming event.
Committee member Jennifer Szaflik confirmed last week drainage and resurfacing work on the Madsen highway has forced a change to the usual route with all age groups now being redirected down Highway 105, instead of Highway 618.
“Creating a new route is tricky. We want to get as close to the require distan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-route-for-upcoming-triathlon/Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-route-for-upcoming-triathlon/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Municipality of Red Lake has made their audited statements available to the public for 2016 after a leadership review of the document earlier this month. 
On July 17 BDO Canada LLP’s Claudine Cordeiro made a presentation of the 2016 Financial Statements that shows the local government finished 2016 with an accumulated surplus of more than $42.24 million.
“That doesn’t mean you have money to spend. That means you have money i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/2016-financial-statements-available/Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/2016-financial-statements-available/ BY NSN STAFF
A preliminary report from the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission, released earlier this month, recommends joining Red Lake, Ear Falls, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake and 30 First Nation communities to form one of two new electoral districts, expected to be in place during next year’s provincial government election.
On July 10 the Commission began a second round of consultations to discuss the preliminary recommendations visiting communities in the a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/changes-to-electoral-boundaries-released/Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/changes-to-electoral-boundaries-released/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/leaders-review-strategic-plan-priorities/Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/leaders-review-strategic-plan-priorities/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/re-zoning-approved-for-emergency-shelters-new-location/Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/re-zoning-approved-for-emergency-shelters-new-location/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/first-red-lake-pride-event-set-for-end-of-month/Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/first-red-lake-pride-event-set-for-end-of-month/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
As the 25th anniversary Norseman Festival approaches organizing committee Chair Duane Riddell says there is only one way to describe this year’s efforts to mark the quarter century.
“We are going broke,” laughed Riddell in an interview this week calling festival planning “revenue critical.”
“Two of our grants that we were hoping to get were denied. One we are appealing and one came in at about one third of what we w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/norseman-festival-gets-ready-for-takeoff/Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/norseman-festival-gets-ready-for-takeoff/ BY NSN STAFF
With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. 
If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with fines for corporations that start a forest fire going up to $500,000. These increased maximum fines will help deter human-started fires.
“We all have a role in preventing wildland fires, and with t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/increased-fines-for-starting-a-forest-fire/Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/increased-fines-for-starting-a-forest-fire/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH) exceeded budget projections for the 2016-17 fiscal year, resulting in a $179,000 surplus. This was the financial picture presented to the Board of Governors at the organization’s Annual General Meeting held on June 13.
President and CEO Angela Bishop said last week the surplus would be used to help finance next year’s capital plan.
Bishop noted that over the last fiscal year the reg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hospital-provides-year-in-review-reports-surplus/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hospital-provides-year-in-review-reports-surplus/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Students at Eenchokay Birchstick School (EBS) had a helping hand from the Red Lake District in getting ready for a semi-formal dance last week.
On June 27 the Pikangikum school hosted its first Prom event. More than 100 students attended the evening dance that celebrated the end of the school year and the 2017 graduating class.
However, with one hairdresser in town and no dress shops, getting ready for the event was going to be a challenge for many stu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/regional-efforts-support-pikangikum-prom/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/regional-efforts-support-pikangikum-prom/ BY SARAH DESFORGES
Throughout the month of June members of the Ear Falls Public School’s grade two and three class took on the project of making decorative pictures to put on the wheels of one of their classroom support worker’s wheelchair. Thirteen unique wheelchair covers were made by the kids in Jennifer Harrison’s class.
Harrison says the idea was inspired by a video that she had seen on Facebook earlier in the year. The video was of a business calle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ear-falls-public-school-jazzes-up-wheels/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/ear-falls-public-school-jazzes-up-wheels/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Municipality of Red Lake is moving forward with a plan to provide financial incentives to revitalize and beautify private property.
Councillors met last week to review the proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a land use planning tool, legislated under the Planning Act. The plan provides a framework for revitalizing, beautifying and promoting economic development within designated areas of the community.
“This meeting tonight represents]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/financial-incentives-coming-for-business-owners-for-beautification/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/financial-incentives-coming-for-business-owners-for-beautification/ By Chris Marchand, The Dryden Observer
The Kenora District Services Board says it’s going to crack down on landlords who are renting unsafe units to their affordable housing clients.
The issue was raised at a KDSB meeting, June 15.
Services Board CAO Henry Wall says if helping people is indeed a concern of KDSB programming, then it can no longer directly or indirectly support property owners whose units are unsafe, have become hubs for criminal activity, or who are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/services-board-taking-a-stand-on-slum-property-owners/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/services-board-taking-a-stand-on-slum-property-owners/ The Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH) Foundation charity golf tournament brought more than $65,000 into the organization’s coffers. Chair Audrey Blazek told those gathered for the Wine and Cheese and live auction on June 23 the group is working towards raising a total of $600,000 to purchase diagnostic equipment for the local hospital. Business and community leaders showed up to the event Friday night armed with big cheques adding $20,000 in co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/foundation-golf-tourney-nets-big-bucks-for-equipment/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/foundation-golf-tourney-nets-big-bucks-for-equipment/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Food charter consultations continued in the district last week as representatives for the Cloverbelt Food Coop hosted a public input session.
“The discussion today will go toward creating a food charter,” explained Northwestern Health Unit’s Jaclyn Shewchuk who chaired the meeting. “The food charter becomes a document which will be used for decision making policies and/or programs when things are becoming implemented in the reg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/security-of-food-examined-in-consultation-process/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/security-of-food-examined-in-consultation-process/ BY JILL WOOLLEY
A record seventeen students from nine First Nation communities across northern Ontario were recognized for their accomplishments at the Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) graduation on May 23.
Students in the 11 communities served by KiHS connected via video conference for the celebrations. Surrounded by their family members, school staff, elders and local chiefs and councils, the graduates received their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/record-number-of-students-graduate-from-keewaytinook-internet-high-school/Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/record-number-of-students-graduate-from-keewaytinook-internet-high-school/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The 2017 Recreational Master Plan Report Card was accepted by Council earlier this week amid complaints by one Councilor that the report is incomplete.
“If these here report cards were being given out in schools now days it is no wonder that people are coming out functionally illiterate,” stated Councilor Sandy Middleton at the Regular Council meeting on June 19.
“It is a whole bunch of puffs of smoke but no fire.”
Middleton so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/recreation-report-card-falls-short/Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/recreation-report-card-falls-short/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Local business owners are urging municipal councilors to overturn a decision that has allowed a hobby shop to operate on residential property in Red Lake.
Appearing before municipal leaders at their Regular Council Meeting on June 19, Lakeside Marina Ltd. owner Mike Smith told those gathered the decision to grant an Application for Temporary Use Provision to 79 Howey Bay Road in May is counter to the interest of businesses in the community.  
&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/businesses-lobby-for-equitable-tax-rates/Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/businesses-lobby-for-equitable-tax-rates/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The Red Lake Area Emergency Shelter (RLAES) has found a new home.
Executive Director Janalee Jodouin confirmed this week the organization has purchased a building on Howey Street and is looking to start renovations over the summer.
“We have quite an extensive renovation being done which is part of the funding that came in was to buy the building and renovate.”
In April RLAES received approval from the United Way’s Homelessness Partne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/shelter-finds-new-home-working-on-zoning/Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/shelter-finds-new-home-working-on-zoning/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Electoral boundaries in the north are being reviewed in advance of the 2018 provincial election.
Members of the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission were in Red Lake on June 14 in an effort to gather feedback and submissions on proposed changes to the riding structure in Ontario.
“You are small in number but that doesn’t really matter. What we hear from you is what is really important,” said Chair Joyce Pelletier while introduci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/far-north-election-boundaries-under-review/Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/far-north-election-boundaries-under-review/ SUBMITTED
Mine rescue volunteers from Goldcorp Canada Musselwhite Mine earned more than gold hard hats from Ontario Mine Rescue, a part of Workplace Safety North (WSN), as the overall winners of the 68th annual Provincial Mine Rescue Competition in Goderich last week.
Goldcorp Musselwhite Mine, a fly-in/fly-out mine approximately 480 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, also won the Firefighting Award and the Special Equipment Award during the closing banquet Friday, Jun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/musselwhite-mine-tops-ontario-mine-rescue-competition/Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/musselwhite-mine-tops-ontario-mine-rescue-competition/ SUBMITTED BY ROMAN SHEREMETA
The Mining industry is alive and well in the Red Lake District.
It was an exciting semester as the Confederation College Campus in Red Lake delivered the mining MN130 course in the Red Lake District High School.
The students were taught the basics in mining both in the underground and open pit concepts. Participants were given the opportunity to do some panning, where they learned how to find treasures in pay dirt.  The students were tau]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mining-mn130-concludes-at-confederation-college/Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mining-mn130-concludes-at-confederation-college/ (RED LAKE, ON) – The Red Lake OPP are investigating a Break and Enter into the Madsen Fire Hall that occurred sometime between the afternoon on Monday May 29th and the afternoon on Wednesday May 31st.    
Unknown person(s) entered the Fire hall and spray painted the fire truck and other equipment within the building.  Also the unknown person(s) used screw drivers and an axe to damage interior doors.         
At]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-investigating-break-and-enter-into-fire-hall/Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-investigating-break-and-enter-into-fire-hall/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is calling for better access to health care for northerners.
Presenting a motion before the Ontario Legislature last week, the northern MPP called for “a significant overhaul” of the Northern Health Travel Grant.
“Kathleen Wynne and her Liberal government have ignored the needs of northerners for too long,” Campbell told the Legislature on June 1. “I’m proud to stand up for peopl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/travel-grant-program-needs-significant-overhaul/Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/travel-grant-program-needs-significant-overhaul/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Have you received excellent service in a local establishment or have something positive to say about a local employer? The Chukuni Communities Development Corporation (CCDC) is encouraging you to take time to nominate them for a 2017 Chukuni Business Award.
“We’re looking to receive numerous nominations again this year and hoping that the decisions will be just as difficult to make as they were in the previous year,” said Manager Cath]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/2017-business-award-nominations-launch/Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/2017-business-award-nominations-launch/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
Municipal council has granted a “Temporary Use Provision” for a small automotive shop on Howey Bay Road, overturning a planning committee recommendation made earlier this month.
During their Regular Council Meeting this month leaders defeated a Planning Advisory Committee resolution, which recommended not approving a proposal by a local resident to expand an established home based business that focused on repairing boats and snowmobiles to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hobby-shop-receives-temporary-approval/Wed, 31 May 2017 01:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hobby-shop-receives-temporary-approval/ BY JILL WOOLLEY
Do you have items sitting around your house that are in good condition, but you just don’t need any more? Do you think your neighbours would like to have them for their home?
Through June 3 and 4, Red Lake District residents are encouraged to participate in the Giveaway Weekend.
Place your unwanted items at the edge of your property with signs or stickers clearly labelling each item as ‘free’. It’s like a garage sale at every house,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/giveaway-weekend-makes-its-comeback-in-2017/Wed, 31 May 2017 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/giveaway-weekend-makes-its-comeback-in-2017/ SUBMITTED
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), with assistance of the Treaty Three Police Service, Kenora OPP Street Crime Unit and members of the Kenora OPP Detachment have charged three people with drug related charges following an investigation into drug trafficking in the Northwest Region.
On May 12 shortly after 1:00 pm, OCEB members stopped two vehicles in a parking lot in the east end of Kenora. As a res]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/trafficking-charges-laid/Tue, 23 May 2017 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/trafficking-charges-laid/ BY NSN STAFF
Local mine rescue technician Dave Hay will represent the Red Lake District at the 68th annual Ontario Mine Rescue Provincial Competition next month.
The rescuer, who is a member of Red Lake Gold Mines Team 2, won the award for top technician during the 2017 Red Lake District Mine Rescue Competition in Cochenour, May 11 to 12. The competition included team and individual events.
During the two-day event four mine rescue teams from Goldcorp Musselwhite Mine and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mine-rescue-tech-heading-south/Tue, 23 May 2017 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mine-rescue-tech-heading-south/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The 2017 forest fire season has started out slowly in the Red Lake district with only one fire on the books six weeks in.
Ministry of Natural Resources officials confirmed earlier this week RED 001 was recorded after a human caused fire was located on Apr. 22 approximately three kilometres from Pikangikum. The fire was confirmed out as of May 4 after snow blanketed the region at the end of April. The fire only reached three hectares in size.
Informatio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/slow-start-to-fire-season/Wed, 17 May 2017 11:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/slow-start-to-fire-season/ BY JENNIFER PARSONS
The public is being warned of an emergency preparedness drill scheduled for May 15.
Red Lake Airport Manager Duane Riddell told the Northern Sun News last week to fulfill legislative safety obligations; first responders would be running a full-scale exercise next Monday.
“It is an actual legal requirement to test our emergency response plan every four years and we are at the end of that cycle right now. The Municipality has certification requirem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/emergency-preparedness-drill-coming/Tue, 16 May 2017 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/emergency-preparedness-drill-coming/ BY NSN STAFF
Two Red Lake men were fined last week by the provincial government.
Last month Kenneth Burgess was found guilty at trial and fined $4,500 for unlawfully hunting at night. He also received a two-year hunting suspension.
Court heard that on December 3, 2015, conservation officers were patrolling Highway 105, south of Ear Falls, at night when they observed a vehicle illuminating the highway with bright lights. The vehicle slowed down multiple times for moose on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/night-hunting-conviction-for-local-hunter/Tue, 16 May 2017 19:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/night-hunting-conviction-for-local-hunter/ Tbnewswatch.com
(RED LAKE, ON) – Officers of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an adult female driver with impaired driving. On February 28, 2016 at 1:50 p.m. Red Lake OPP received a complaint of an impaired driver in ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/complaints-lead-to-womans-arrest-for-impaired-driving-in-balmertowncrime-tbnewswatchcom/Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/complaints-lead-to-womans-arrest-for-impaired-driving-in-balmertowncrime-tbnewswatchcom/ Tbnewswatch.com
(RED LAKE, ON) – Officers of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an adult female driver with impaired driving. On February 28, 2016 at 1:50 p.m.. 0. Mar 10, 2016 9:03 AM by: TbNewsWatch.com Staff.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/complaints-lead-to-womans-arrest-for-impaired-driving-in-balmertown-tbnewswatchcom/Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/complaints-lead-to-womans-arrest-for-impaired-driving-in-balmertown-tbnewswatchcom/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bomb-threat-forces-evacuation-of-red-lake-ont-high-school/Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/bomb-threat-forces-evacuation-of-red-lake-ont-high-school/ The Chronicle Journal
Melanson trains out of the Cassie Campbell Arena in Brampton where he is coached by Douglas Haw. Melanson made the grad after a strong performance at the Skate Canada Challenge in Quebec last month. Eric Radford of Balmertown (near Red Lake) ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/melanson-competes-at-nationals-the-chronicle-journal/Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:19:56 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/melanson-competes-at-nationals-the-chronicle-journal/ Duhamel and Radford roar to fourth national figure skating pairs title
Vancouver Sun
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., skated a nearly flawless performance to a medley by Muse, Radford holding Duhamel over his head in their dramatic final lift to the English rock band singing "We will be victorious." The ...
Toronto teen Nam Nguyen wins first Canadian men's singles figure skating titleHamilton Spectator
Megan Duhamel, Eric Radford captur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-figure-skating-pairs-title-vancouver-sun/Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:03:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-figure-skating-pairs-title-vancouver-sun/ Duhamel, Radford post record score at nationals
The Sudbury Star
“We always have a little bit of an idea of where our scores could be,” added Radford, who hails from tiny Balmertown in northwestern Ontario. “But we don't concentrate on that specific aspect as much as we used to. When we have a good skate we kind of ...
Duhamel and Radford roar to fourth national figure skating pairs titleVancouver Sun

all 34 news articles »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-post-record-score-at-nationals-the-sudbury-star/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:58:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-post-record-score-at-nationals-the-sudbury-star/ Figure skating jitterbug finale calm after storm: DiManno
Toronto Star
Pairs: Meagan Duhamel/Eric Radford, Montreal/Balmertown, Ont.; Lubov Iliushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch, Moscow/Toronto; Julianne Seguin/Charlie Bilodeau, Montreal/Notre-Dame-du-Portage. Dance: Kaitlyn Weaver/Andrew Poje, Houston/Waterloo; Piper ...

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Hamilton Spectator
Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., captured their fourth Canadian pairs title with a national record performance. The duo scored 150.69 and a total 230.19, both Canadian championship records. Lubov Ilyushechkina and ...
Nam Nguyen, Gabrielle Daleman lead at skating nationalsCBC.ca
Duhamel and Radford roar to fourth national pairs titleCanada.com
Te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/toronto-teen-nam-nguyen-wins-first-canadian-mens-singles-figure-skating-title-hamilton-spectator/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 13:05:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/toronto-teen-nam-nguyen-wins-first-canadian-mens-singles-figure-skating-title-hamilton-spectator/ Similkameen Spotlight
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., skated a nearly flawless performance to a medley by Muse, Radford holding Duhamel over his head in their dramatic final lift to the English rock band singing "We will be victorious." The ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-claim-fourth-title-similkameen-spotlight/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 06:49:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-claim-fourth-title-similkameen-spotlight/ CBC.ca
Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., captured their fourth Canadian pairs title with a national record performance. The duo scored 150.69 and a total 230.19, both Canadian championship records. Lubov Ilyushechkina and ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-win-1st-canadian-senior-titles-cbcca/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:56:23 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-win-1st-canadian-senior-titles-cbcca/ Windsor Star
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., skated a nearly flawless performance to a medley by Muse, Radford holding Duhamel over his head in their dramatic final lift to the English rock band singing “We will be victorious.” The ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-pairs-title-windsor-star/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:55:08 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-pairs-title-windsor-star/ Megan Duhamel, Eric Radford capture pairs title at Canadian figure skating ...
The Sudbury Star
“We always have a little bit of an idea of where our scores could be,” added Radford, who hails from tiny Balmertown in northwestern Ontario. “But we don't concentrate on that specific aspect as much as we used to. When we have a good skate we kind of ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/megan-duhamel-eric-radford-capture-pairs-title-at-canadian-figure-skating-the-sudbury-star/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:53:18 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/megan-duhamel-eric-radford-capture-pairs-title-at-canadian-figure-skating-the-sudbury-star/ Canada.com
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., skated a nearly flawless performance to a medley by Muse, Radford holding Duhamel over his head in their dramatic final lift to the English rock band singing “We will be victorious.” The ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-pairs-title-canadacom/Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:33:56 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-roar-to-fourth-national-pairs-title-canadacom/ Waterloo Record
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program, while Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., are the leaders in ice dance. Kevin Reynolds of Coquitlam, B.C., a three ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-leads-at-canadian-figure-skating-waterloo-record/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:34:52 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-leads-at-canadian-figure-skating-waterloo-record/ Nam Nguyen, Gabrielle Daleman lead at skating nationals
CBC.ca
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program. Piper Gilles of Toronto and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont., were second, while Alexandra Paul of Midhurst, Ont., and Mitchell ...
Prescott's Chartrand sits third after the senior women's short programOttawa Citizen
Nam Nguyen leads at Canadian figure skating...Guelph Mercury

all 55 news articles&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-lead-at-skating-nationals-cbcca/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:01:24 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-lead-at-skating-nationals-cbcca/ Teenage Nguyen leads men's short program
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program, while Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., are the leaders in ice dance. Kevin Reynolds of Coquitlam, B.C., a three ...
Nam Nguyen, Gabrielle Daleman lead at skating nationalsCBC.ca
Prescott's Chartrand sits third after the senior women's short programOttawa Citizen
Prescott's A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/teenage-nguyen-leads-mens-short-program-saskatoon-starphoenix/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 13:50:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/teenage-nguyen-leads-mens-short-program-saskatoon-starphoenix/ Prescott's Alaine Chartrand sits third after the senior women's short program
Canada.com
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program, while Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., are the leaders in ice dance. Weaver and Poje, silver medallists at last ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/prescotts-alaine-chartrand-sits-third-after-the-senior-womens-short-program-canadacom/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/prescotts-alaine-chartrand-sits-third-after-the-senior-womens-short-program-canadacom/ Prescott's Chartrand sits third after the senior women's short program
Ottawa Citizen
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short. Duhamel and Radford, two-time world bronze medallists, carry a huge lead into the free program after scoring a Canadian championship-record ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/prescotts-chartrand-sits-third-after-the-senior-womens-short-program-ottawa-citizen/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:02:17 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/prescotts-chartrand-sits-third-after-the-senior-womens-short-program-ottawa-citizen/ Similkameen Spotlight
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program, while Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., are the leaders in ice dance. Kevin Reynolds of Coquitlam, B.C., a three ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nguyen-leads-at-canadian-championships-similkameen-spotlight/Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:41:23 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nguyen-leads-at-canadian-championships-similkameen-spotlight/ CBC.ca
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., are the leaders after the short program. Piper Gilles of Toronto and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont., were second, while Alexandra Paul of Midhurst, Ont., and Mitchell ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-lead-after-short-program-nationals-cbcca/Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:39:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/nam-nguyen-gabrielle-daleman-lead-after-short-program-nationals-cbcca/ Canadian pairs silencing critics
Regina Leader-Post
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are writing their own success story with a season that has thus far seen them win both their Grand Prix events and then the Grand Prix Final in December in Barcelona, Spain. They're in the ...

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are writing their own success story with a season that has thus far seen them win both their Grand Prix events and then the Grand Prix Final in December in Barcelona, firmly entrenching ...

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are writing their own success story with a season that has thus far seen them win both their Grand Prix events and then the Grand Prix Final in December in Barcelona, firmly entrenching ...

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Duhamel, de Lively, en Ontario, et Radford, de Balmertown, en Ontario, enchaînent toutefois les succès cette saison, eux qui ont gagné les deux événements de la série Grand Prix auxquels ils ont participé l'automne dernier, avant de décrocher les ...

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TbNewsWatch.com
Pairs competitors Meagan Duhamel, from Boucherville, Que., and Eric Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., perform their routine during a practice session at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Kingston, Ontario.
Duhamel and Radford silencing criticsLangley Times

all 38 news articles »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pairs-skaters-duhamel-and-radford-silencing-their-criticsfigure-tbnewswatchcom/Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:02:55 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pairs-skaters-duhamel-and-radford-silencing-their-criticsfigure-tbnewswatchcom/ Winnipeg Free Press
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are writing their own success story with a season that has thus far seen them win both their Grand Prix events and then the Grand Prix Final in December in Barcelona, firmly entrenching ...

and more »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pairs-skaters-duhamel-and-radford-silencing-their-critics-winnipeg-free-press/Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:23:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pairs-skaters-duhamel-and-radford-silencing-their-critics-winnipeg-free-press/ Wire Service Canada (press release)
Leading the way in the pair category are Olympic silver medallists (team), two-time world bronze medallists, and most recently, the 2014 ISU Grand Prix Final gold medallists, Meagan Duhamel, 29, Lively, Ontario, and Eric Radford, 29, Balmertown, Ontario.

and more »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-figure-skating-elite-travel-to-kingston-ontario-for-the-2015-wire-service-canada-press-release/Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:31:25 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-figure-skating-elite-travel-to-kingston-ontario-for-the-2015-wire-service-canada-press-release/ Duhamel and Radford pushing technical boundaries of figure skating
Toronto Sun
Radford, a native of Balmertown, in northwestern Ontario, mentioned Stojko in describing how he and his partner have pushed the technical boundaries of pairs skating and are pushing other teams to catch up. “I think a lot of working on new, big ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-pushing-technical-boundaries-of-figure-skating-toronto-sun/Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:55:54 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-pushing-technical-boundaries-of-figure-skating-toronto-sun/ The Chronicle Journal
The municipality will use $45,000 to conduct an engineering study of a trail network linking Balmertown, Red Lake, Cochenour, Madsen and Starrat Olsen; and $39,008 to help upgrade community docks. Rickford said the funding would help “Red Lake in its ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/money-targets-red-lakes-tourist-attractions-the-chronicle-journal/Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:57:58 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/money-targets-red-lakes-tourist-attractions-the-chronicle-journal/ Minister Rickford Announces Tourism Funding For Red Lake
Net Newsledger
Of the total, $45,000 will be used to conduct an engineering study for the development of a multi-community trail network that would link Balmertown, Red Lake, Cochenour, Madsen and Starratt-Olsen. The remaining $39,008 will assist the city to upgrade ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/minister-rickford-announces-tourism-funding-for-red-lake-net-newsledger/Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:52:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/minister-rickford-announces-tourism-funding-for-red-lake-net-newsledger/ Keep me posted
Regina Leader-Post
Unlike most Olympic-level figure skaters, Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., have opted to keep skating this season, giving them a chance to win several more medals. Duhamel is skilled with a camera, sharing pictures with ...

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Macro Insider
As opposed to most Olympic-level figure skaters, Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., have opted to keep skating this season, giving them a chance to win a number of more medals. Duhamel is skilled with a camera, sharing ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/top-sports-twitter-accounts-to-follow-in-2015-toronto-star-macro-insider/Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:09:57 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/top-sports-twitter-accounts-to-follow-in-2015-toronto-star-macro-insider/ Top sports Twitter accounts to follow in 2015
Toronto Star
Unlike most Olympic-level figure skaters, Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., have opted to keep skating this season, giving them a chance to win several more medals. Duhamel is skilled with a camera, sharing pictures with ...
Top sports Twitter accounts to follow in 2015 | Toronto StarMacro Insider

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Waterloo Record
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. In ice dancing, Weaver and Poje bettered their score ...
Canadians Weaver and Poje golden in ice dance at Grand Prix Final 4:39CBC.ca

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... on the podium, so to win is a bonus," said Duhamel. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan.

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Vancouver Sun
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. In ice dancing, Weaver and Poje, from Waterloo, Ont., ...
Canadians Weaver and Poje golden in ice dance at Grand Prix Final 4:39CBC.ca

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Yahoo Canada Sports
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. In ice dancing, Weaver and Poje, from Waterloo, Ont., ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canada-wins-gold-in-pairs-and-ice-dance-at-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-yahoo-canada-sports/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 23:55:28 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canada-wins-gold-in-pairs-and-ice-dance-at-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-yahoo-canada-sports/ Saanich News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. In ice dancing, Weaver and Poje, from Waterloo, Ont., ...

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According to the International Skating Union on Saturday, Canada came away with two gold medals in the 2014 International Skating Union Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain. Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ontario and Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ontario ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-win-gold-at-isu-grand-prix-in-barcelona-examinercom/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 23:37:53 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-win-gold-at-isu-grand-prix-in-barcelona-examinercom/ Canada wins gold in pairs and ice dance at Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Globe and Mail
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. In ice dancing, Weaver and Poje, from Waterloo, Ont., ...
Duhamel, Radford leaders at GP FinalThe Tri-City News
Canadian pair Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford win Grand Prix of Figure ...The Dail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canada-wins-gold-in-pairs-and-ice-dance-at-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-the-globe-and-mail/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 22:25:16 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canada-wins-gold-in-pairs-and-ice-dance-at-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-the-globe-and-mail/ Saanich News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. Still, Duhamel said she was battling nerves Thursday.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-saanich-news/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 22:08:55 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-saanich-news/ Canadian pair Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford win Grand Prix of Figure ...
The Daily Courier (subscription)
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. The men's, women's and ice dance free programs are ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-the-daily-courier-subscription/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:16:13 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-the-daily-courier-subscription/ Niagarathisweek.com
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. The men's, women's and ice dance free programs are ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-win-grand-prix-final-niagarathisweekcom/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:10:07 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-win-grand-prix-final-niagarathisweekcom/ Canadian pair Duhamel and Radford win Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
TSN
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. The men's, women's and ice dance free programs are ...
Duhamel, Radford leaders at GP FinalThe Tri-City News
Canada wins gold in pairs and ice dance at Grand Prix of Figure Skating FinalVancouver Sun

all 3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-duhamel-and-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-tsn/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:56:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-duhamel-and-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-skating-final-tsn/ Times Colonist
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. The men's, women's and ice dance free programs are ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-times-colonist/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:50:19 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadian-pair-meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-win-grand-prix-of-figure-times-colonist/ Comox Valley Record
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when they were working ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-comox-valley-record/Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:11:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-comox-valley-record/ Salmon Arm Observer
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when they were working ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-salmon-arm-observer/Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:05:47 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-salmon-arm-observer/ Canadian pair Duhamel and Radford lead after short program at Grand Prix Final
Canada.com
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. Still, Duhamel said she was battling nerves Thursday.
Duhamel and Radford, Weaver and Poje gunning for gold at Grand Prix FinalTimes Colonist

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. Still, Duhamel said she was battling nerves Thursday.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-hope-standard/Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:01:29 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-hope-standard/ Maple Ridge News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. Still, Duhamel said she was battling nerves Thursday.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-maple-ridge-news/Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:55:45 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-maple-ridge-news/ Smithers Interior News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are enjoying a standout season, with victories in both their Grand Prix events — Skate Canada International and NHK Trophy in Japan. Still, Duhamel said she was battling nerves Thursday.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-smithers-interior-news/Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:54:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-gp-final-smithers-interior-news/ Duhamel and Radford going with quad throw
Waterloo Record
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, , near Red Lake, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-going-with-quad-throw-waterloo-record/Thu, 11 Dec 2014 02:49:42 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-going-with-quad-throw-waterloo-record/ Burnaby NewsLeader
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when they were working ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-burnaby-newsleader/Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:26:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-burnaby-newsleader/ Grand Forks Gazette
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when they were working ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-grand-forks-gazette/Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:25:55 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-gunning-for-final-gold-grand-forks-gazette/ Duhamel and Radford, Weaver and Poje gunning for gold at Grand Prix Final
The Province
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had considered doing the throw quad years ago, but their coaches believed it wasn't worth the risk. They decided to add it this past off-season, and drew an audience when they were working ...

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THUNDER BAY -- The trend continues as gas prices in and around the city continue to drop almost daily. As of Tuesday morning, the price gap in Thunder Bay rested at nearly 13 cents. The cheapest gas prices recorded, according to online gas price ...

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CBC.ca
Radford hails from Balmertown in northwestern Ontario. His pairs figure skating partner Meagan Duhamel comes from Lively, in northeastern Ontario. Radford later told CBC News he was inspired to come out by the Canadian Olympic Committee's new One ...
Radford hopes to help other gay athletesVernon Morning Star

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RDS
Mais le patineur de Balmertown, en Ontario, a déclaré que le monde du sport était en retard sur le reste de la société en ce qui concerne le sort réservé aux athlètes homosexuels. « Je pense que les temps commencent un peu à changer pour les athlètes ...

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Mais le patineur de Balmertown, en Ontario, a déclaré que le monde du sport était en retard sur le reste de la société en ce qui concerne le sort réservé aux athlètes homosexuels. «Je pense que les temps commencent un peu à changer pour les athlètes ...

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... can possibly affect and help and in a way guide young gay people, not just athletes." Radford has been open about the bullying he suffered growing up in Balmertown, Ont., a tiny town of 1,000 people — and one arena — that's a 28-hour drive from ...

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Kurt begins by giving praise to pairs gold medallist Meagan Duhamel, of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., who won their second Grand Prix event of the season. It wasn't easy as they overcame their share of struggles but soldiered ...

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Examiner.com
Weaver and Poje now join Gilles and Poirier and pairs skaters Megan Duhamel of Lively, Ontario and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ontario as the Canadians who have qualified for the ISU Grand Prix Final. That competition will go from December 11-14 in ...

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CBC.ca
Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are golden once again. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit.
Canada's Duhamel and Radford golden once againThe Globe and Mail
Canada's Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford first in NHK Trophy short programToronto St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-take-nhk-pairs-gold-808-cbcca/Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:05:49 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-take-nhk-pairs-gold-808-cbcca/ Surrey Leader
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit. The Canadians scored 127.08 points to finish ahead of world ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-of-canada-win-ice-dance-at-nhk-trophy-surrey-leader/Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:27:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-of-canada-win-ice-dance-at-nhk-trophy-surrey-leader/ Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford skate to second win, berth in Grand Prix Final
Toronto Star
OSAKA, JAPAN—Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are golden once again. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's ...
Canada's Duhamel and Radford golden once againThe Globe and Mail
Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford lead after pairs short at NHK Tro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-skate-to-second-win-berth-in-grand-prix-final-toronto-star/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:19:53 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-skate-to-second-win-berth-in-grand-prix-final-toronto-star/ Canada's Duhamel and Radford golden once again
The Globe and Mail
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit. The victory secured their spot in the Grand Prix Final, but came ...
Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford lead after pairs short at NHK TrophyCBC.ca
Duhamel and Radford win pairs event at NHK Trophy Grand PrixCP24 Toronto's Breaki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-golden-once-again-the-globe-and-mail/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 20:16:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-golden-once-again-the-globe-and-mail/ Duhamel and Radford win 2014 NHK Grand Prix
Examiner.com
According to the Canadian Press, Canadian Olympic silver medalists Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ontario and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ontario won the 2014 NHK Trophy in pairs figure skating in Osaka, Japan on Friday. Duhamel and Radford, who won ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-2014-nhk-grand-prix-examinercom/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 19:42:24 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-2014-nhk-grand-prix-examinercom/ Duhamel and Radford win pairs event at NHK Trophy Grand Prix
CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
OSAKA, Japan -- Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are golden once again. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-pairs-event-at-nhk-trophy-grand-prix-cp24-torontos-breaking-news/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:27:31 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-pairs-event-at-nhk-trophy-grand-prix-cp24-torontos-breaking-news/ Canada's Duhamel, Radford win NHK Trophy
InsideHalton.com
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit. The victory secured their spot in the Grand Prix Final, but came ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-radford-win-nhk-trophy-insidehaltoncom/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:05:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-radford-win-nhk-trophy-insidehaltoncom/ Canada's Duhamel and Radford golden once again at NHK Trophy Grand Prix
Times Colonist
... Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are golden once again. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-golden-once-again-at-nhk-trophy-grand-prix-times-colonist/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:02:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-and-radford-golden-once-again-at-nhk-trophy-grand-prix-times-colonist/ Canada's Duhamel, Radford take NHK pairs gold
CBC.ca
Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are golden once again. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., won the pairs event Saturday at the NHK Trophy, their second victory of the season on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-radford-take-nhk-pairs-gold-cbcca/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-duhamel-radford-take-nhk-pairs-gold-cbcca/ Canada's Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford first in NHK Trophy short program
Toronto Star
OSAKA, JAPAN—Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished first in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-first-in-nhk-trophy-short-program-toronto-star/Sat, 29 Nov 2014 04:53:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadas-meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-first-in-nhk-trophy-short-program-toronto-star/ NewsWalk.info (Pressemitteilung)
OSAKA, Japan - Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished first in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia ...

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia were second with 64.60 points and world junior champions Xiaoyu Yu and Yang Jin of China were third with 60.15. ''The way ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-lead-after-short-aldergrove-star/Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:00:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-lead-after-short-aldergrove-star/ Canada's Duhamel and Radford lead after short program at NHK Trophy
CTV News
OSAKA, Japan -- Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished first in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia ...
Duhamel and Radford lead after shortAldergrove Star

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CBC.ca
Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished first in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia were second ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-lead-after-pairs-short-at-nhk-trophy-cbcca/Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:53:43 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-lead-after-pairs-short-at-nhk-trophy-cbcca/ The Globe and Mail
Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished first in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday. Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., had 72.70 points. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia were second ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-lead-after-short-program-at-nhk-trophy-the-globe-and-mail/Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:53:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-and-eric-radford-lead-after-short-program-at-nhk-trophy-the-globe-and-mail/ Yuzuru Hanyu a podium finish away from the Grand Prix Final
Toronto Star
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., will be up against two-time world bronze medallists Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia. Both teams won their first event on the circuit but have yet to qualify ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuzuru-hanyu-a-podium-finish-away-from-the-grand-prix-final-toronto-star/Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:14:07 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuzuru-hanyu-a-podium-finish-away-from-the-grand-prix-final-toronto-star/ Hanyu aiming to secure GP Final spot at NHK Trophy
Hamilton Spectator
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., will be up against two-time world bronze medallists Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia. Both teams won their first event on the circuit but have yet to qualify ...

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Times Colonist
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., will be up against two-time world bronze medallists Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia. Both teams won their first event on the circuit but have yet to qualify ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuzuru-hanyu-aiming-to-secure-gp-final-spot-with-podium-finish-at-nhk-trophy-times-colonist/Wed, 26 Nov 2014 16:54:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/yuzuru-hanyu-aiming-to-secure-gp-final-spot-with-podium-finish-at-nhk-trophy-times-colonist/ Hanyu aiming to secure GP Final spot at NHK Trophy
durhamregion.com
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., will be up against two-time world bronze medallists Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia. Both teams won their first event on the circuit but have yet to qualify ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hanyu-aiming-to-secure-gp-final-spot-at-nhk-trophy-durhamregioncom/Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:26:58 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/hanyu-aiming-to-secure-gp-final-spot-at-nhk-trophy-durhamregioncom/ Hanyu aiming to secure GP Final spot at NHK Trophy
InsideHalton.com
In pairs, Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., will be up against two-time world bronze medallists Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia. Both teams won their first event on the circuit but have yet to qualify ...

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Nanaimo Daily News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised — Radford launches ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-duhamel-radford-win-pairs-at-skate-canada-nanaimo-daily-news/Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:18:45 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-duhamel-radford-win-pairs-at-skate-canada-nanaimo-daily-news/ Kaitlyn Weaver, Andrew Poje take ice dance gold at Skate Canada
CBC.ca
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised: Radford launches ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kaitlyn-weaver-andrew-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-at-skate-canada-cbcca/Tue, 04 Nov 2014 02:20:26 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kaitlyn-weaver-andrew-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-at-skate-canada-cbcca/ Duhamel and Radford win 2014 Skate Canada
Examiner.com
According to Lori Ewing of the Canadian Press on Saturday, Canadian Olympic silver medalists Meaghan Duhamel of Lively, Ontario and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ontario won the 2014 Skate Canada pairs competition at Kelowna, British Columbia.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-2014-skate-canada-examinercom/Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:16:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-win-2014-skate-canada-examinercom/ Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje take ice dance gold, Meaghan Duhamel and ...
CBC.ca
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised: Radford launches ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kaitlyn-weaver-and-andrew-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-meaghan-duhamel-and-cbcca/Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:23:35 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/kaitlyn-weaver-and-andrew-poje-take-ice-dance-gold-meaghan-duhamel-and-cbcca/ Weaver, Poje lead 1-2 finish at Skate Canada
Surrey Leader
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised — Radford launches ...
Duhamel and Radford win 2014 Skate CanadaExaminer.com

all 9 news articles »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-lead-1-2-finish-at-skate-canada-surrey-leader/Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:07:39 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/weaver-poje-lead-1-2-finish-at-skate-canada-surrey-leader/ Eric Radford, Meagan Duhamel skate to gold with stunning throw
CBC.ca
Northwestern Ontario's Eric Radford and his figure skating pairs partner Meagan Duhamel, who hails from the greater Sudbury area, took gold at Skate Canada International in style over the weekend. The pair executed a throw quadruple Salchow for the ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/eric-radford-meagan-duhamel-skate-to-gold-with-stunning-throw-cbcca/Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:07:38 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/eric-radford-meagan-duhamel-skate-to-gold-with-stunning-throw-cbcca/ Weaver, Poje take ice dance gold, Duhamel, Radford win pairs at Skate Canada
Calgary Herald
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised — Radford launches ...
Duhamel and Radford win 2014 Skate CanadaExaminer.com

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Castanet.net
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised — Radford launches ...

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Castanet.net
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., debuted their throw quad Salchow in a major international event, Duhamel touching one hand down on the landing. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, while Evgenia ...

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw Salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw, which comes as advertised — Radford launches ...

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RDS
Les doubles médaillés de bronze aux mondiaux ont soulevé la foule en offrant une prestation dynamique sur une chanson du groupe Muse et ils ont obtenu une récolte de 210,74 points. Duhamel, de Lively, en Ontario, et Radford, de Balmertown, en Ontario, ...
Duhamel et Radford remportent le programme court à Skate CanadaLaPresse.ca

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Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., debuted their throw quad Salchow in a major international event, Duhamel touching one hand down on the landing. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, while Evgenia ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mura-wins-mens-at-skate-canada-castanetnet/Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:02:18 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mura-wins-mens-at-skate-canada-castanetnet/ Canadians clean up in Skate Canada ice dance, pairs
Toronto Star
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., meanwhile, roared to gold after executing their quadruple throw salchow for the first time in a major international competition. The throw comes as advertised — Radford launches Duhamel ...
Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford win pairs title at Skate Canada eventCBC.ca

all 161 news articles »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-clean-up-in-skate-canada-ice-dance-pairs-toronto-star/Sun, 02 Nov 2014 05:23:14 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-clean-up-in-skate-canada-ice-dance-pairs-toronto-star/ Duhamel and Radford claim first Grand Prix victory at Skate Canada
CTV News
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., scored 210.74 points for their program to music by Muse, while China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, and Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov won the bronze with ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-claim-first-grand-prix-victory-at-skate-canada-ctv-news/Sun, 02 Nov 2014 03:22:46 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-claim-first-grand-prix-victory-at-skate-canada-ctv-news/ Weaver et Poje mènent un doublé en danse aux Internationaux Patinage Canada
LaPresse.ca
Duhamel, de Lively, en Ontario, et Radford, de Balmertown, en Ontario, ont tenté un quadruple Salchow pour une première fois lors d'une compétition internationale majeure. «C'était dans notre poche arrière, attendant patiemment d'être utilisé en ...

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Prince George Citizen
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., scored 210.74 points for their program to music by Muse, while China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, and Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov won the bronze with ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-claim-first-grand-prix-victory-at-skate-canada-prince-george-citizen/Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:03:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-and-radford-claim-first-grand-prix-victory-at-skate-canada-prince-george-citizen/ Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford win pairs title at Skate Canada event
CBC.ca
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., debuted their throw quad Salchow in a major international event, Duhamel touching one hand down on the landing. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, while Evgenia ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-win-pairs-title-at-skate-canada-event-cbcca/Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:23:35 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/meagan-duhamel-eric-radford-win-pairs-title-at-skate-canada-event-cbcca/ Mura takes men's title at Skate Canada in fielding missing Chan, Reynolds
Prince George Citizen
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., debuted their throw quad Salchow in a major international event, Duhamel touching one hand down on the landing. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 184.64, while Evgenia ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mura-takes-mens-title-at-skate-canada-in-fielding-missing-chan-reynolds-prince-george-citizen/Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:36:41 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/mura-takes-mens-title-at-skate-canada-in-fielding-missing-chan-reynolds-prince-george-citizen/ Virtue and Moir not retiring yet
Examiner.com
Olympic silver medalists (in the team competition) and reigning world championship bronze medalists Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ontario and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ontario recorded 72.7 points in the short program in the pairs competition and lead ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/virtue-and-moir-not-retiring-yet-examinercom/Sat, 01 Nov 2014 19:03:07 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/virtue-and-moir-not-retiring-yet-examinercom/ Yahoo Canada Sports
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., brought the Prospera Place crowd to its feet with their program to "Un Peu Plus Haut" by Ginette Ren, scoring 72.70 points. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 65.22, while ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-duhamel-radford-leaders-after-short-program-at-skate-canada-yahoo-canada-sports/Sat, 01 Nov 2014 01:36:54 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/canadians-duhamel-radford-leaders-after-short-program-at-skate-canada-yahoo-canada-sports/ InsideHalton.com
Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., brought the Prospera Place crowd to its feet with their program to "Un Peu Plus Haut" by Ginette Ren, scoring 72.70 points. China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong were second with 65.22, while ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-skate-canada-insidehaltoncom/Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:46:44 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-leaders-at-skate-canada-insidehaltoncom/ Stockhouse
... Inc. (“West Red Lake Gold” or the “Company”) (CSE: RLG) (FWB: HYK) (OTC: HYLKF) announces the Fall 2014 exploration plan on the Company's 3100 hectare West Red Lake Project located in the prolific Red Lake Gold District, 20km west of Balmertown, ...

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CBC.ca
She and Radford, a 29-year-old from Balmertown, Ont., beat the goal by a few days. "When we hit that first one, it was like, 'Oh, that's what it feels like,' and since then we've been able to repeat that feeling, fairly consistently," Duhamel said ...

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She and Radford, a 29-year-old from Balmertown, Ont., beat the goal by a few days. "When we hit that first one, it was like, 'Oh, that's what it feels like,' and since then we've been able to repeat that feeling, fairly consistently," Duhamel said ...

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BARRIE, Ont. - Meaghan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., landed a quadruple Salchow throw for the first time in competition on Thursday en route to the gold medal in pairs at the Skate Canada Autumn International. Gabrielle ...

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BARRIE, Ont. - Meaghan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., landed a quadruple Salchow throw for the first time in competition on Thursday en route to the gold medal in pairs at the Skate Canada Autumn International. Gabrielle ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/big-throw-wins-gold-for-duhamel-and-radford-at-skate-canada-autumn-times-colonist/Fri, 17 Oct 2014 04:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/big-throw-wins-gold-for-duhamel-and-radford-at-skate-canada-autumn-times-colonist/ Bridge River Lillooet News
BARRIE, ONTARIO, - Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., grabbed the lead in pairs and Gabrielle Daleman of Newmarket, Ont., topped the women's standings after Wednesday's short programs at the Skate Canada Autumn ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-lead-after-short-program-at-skate-canada-autumn-international-bridge-river-lillooet-news/Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:15:57 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/duhamel-radford-lead-after-short-program-at-skate-canada-autumn-international-bridge-river-lillooet-news/ Westman Journal
BARRIE, ONTARIO, - Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., grabbed the lead in pairs and Gabrielle Daleman of Newmarket, Ont., topped the women's standings after Wednesday's short programs at the Skate Canada Autumn ...

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BARRIE, ONTARIO, - Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., grabbed the lead in pairs and Gabrielle Daleman of Newmarket, Ont., topped the women's standings after Wednesday's short programs at the Skate Canada Autumn ...

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Fort Frances Times
The Aquanauts' swam to a successful showing at the NWO Invitational Campbell Goldfins meet in Balmertown over the weekend--highlighted by a pair of club records being smashed. Boyd Badiuk shattered the club record in the 200m backstroke for the ...and more »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/aquanauts-awesome-in-balmertown-fort-frances-times/Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:50:18 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/aquanauts-awesome-in-balmertown-fort-frances-times/ Atikokan Progress
He was born on a beautiful Saturday, July 4, 1970 in Cochenour, Ontario. He grew up in Balmertown until 1979 when his family moved to Thunder Bay. From the time he was born Stoney was a going concern; he loved life and lived it to the fullest. Stoney ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/stoney-hummel-atikokan-progress/Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:33:49 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/stoney-hummel-atikokan-progress/ Workplace Safety Recognized for Northern Businesses
Net Newsledger
NORTH BAY – BUSINESS — As Ontario's occupational health and safety expert for forestry, mining, and paper, printing, and converting sectors, each year Workplace Safety North (WSN) recognizes strong workplace safety cultures in the province.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/workplace-safety-recognized-for-northern-businesses-net-newsledger/Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:24:07 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/workplace-safety-recognized-for-northern-businesses-net-newsledger/ Detroit Free Press
Meagan Duhamel, 28, Lively, Ont. & Eric Radford, 29, Balmertown, Ont. Kirsten Moore-Towers, 22, St. Catharines, Ont. & Michael Marinaro, 22, Sarnia, Ont. Brittany Jones, 18, Toronto, Ont. & Joshua Reagan, 24, Waterloo, Ont.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/tessa-virtue-scott-moir-patrick-chan-highlight-canadian-national-ice-skating-detroit-free-press/Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:48:13 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/tessa-virtue-scott-moir-patrick-chan-highlight-canadian-national-ice-skating-detroit-free-press/ New sex offender data shows even more live in northwestern Ont.
CBC.ca
Communities in the P0V postal code area include Angling Lake, Balmertown, Bearskin Lake, Big Trout Lake, Cat Lake, Cochenour, Collins, Deer Lake, Dinorwic, Eagle River, Ear Falls, Sandy Lake, Fort Severn, Hudson, Kasabonika, Kingfisher Lake, Lac Seul ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-sex-offender-data-shows-even-more-live-in-northwestern-ont-cbcca/Thu, 15 May 2014 19:59:10 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/new-sex-offender-data-shows-even-more-live-in-northwestern-ont-cbcca/ Dancing to his own music
Winnipeg Free Press
Fifteen years ago, figure skater Eric Radford walked the halls of Nelson McIntyre Collegiate as a Grade 10 import from Balmertown, in northwestern Ontario. Just 14, he had left home for good, hungry for more ice time and better coaching after skating ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dancing-to-his-own-music-winnipeg-free-press/Tue, 06 May 2014 14:28:05 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/dancing-to-his-own-music-winnipeg-free-press/ Fort Frances Times
The Sunset Country women's team, coached by Terry Delaronde and also including Terri Hamilton (Balmertown), Pauline Kressal (Dryden), and Cheryl Stefanik (Kenora), finished fifth overall as well with 56.5 points. Thunder Bay finished the round-robin in ...]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/tough-trip-for-bowlers-fort-frances-times/Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:39:46 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/tough-trip-for-bowlers-fort-frances-times/ Government of Ontario News
The Nungesser River Bridge, north of Highway 125, is being upgraded to improve travel and safety for families and businesses while strengthening tourism and the economy in the north. Existing timber decking will be replaced with pre-cast concrete panels.

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CBC.ca
Residents of Balmertown, Ont., will glue their eyes to their TV screens today, as pairs figure skater Eric Radford, who grew up in the community near Red Lake, hits the ice in Sochi, Russia at around 11 a.m. ET. "I have 207 students, and 23 staff ...

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A figure skater from northwestern Ontario says training has become his full-time job, as he prepares to lace up his skates at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Eric Radford is a pairs figure skater from the small community of Balmertown, near Red Lake, Ont.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/balmertowns-eric-radford-training-hard-for-winter-olympics-cbcca/Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:19:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/balmertowns-eric-radford-training-hard-for-winter-olympics-cbcca/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-identify-5-victims-of-ontario-plane-crash/Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/police-identify-5-victims-of-ontario-plane-crash/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/plane-crash-victim-thanks-people-for-support/Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/plane-crash-victim-thanks-people-for-support/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winnipeg-pilots-family-visits-crash-site-in-ontario/Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winnipeg-pilots-family-visits-crash-site-in-ontario/ Canada NewsWire (press release)
BALMERTOWN, ON, Nov. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Union Gas is helping Red Lake Fire and Rescue Service with a $2,500 grant to purchase emergency training materials which will be used by the volunteer fire department to maintain and enhance emergency ...and more »]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/union-gas-helps-red-lake-fire-and-rescue-service-enhance-training-canada-newswire-press-release/Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:08:06 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/union-gas-helps-red-lake-fire-and-rescue-service-enhance-training-canada-newswire-press-release/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winnipeggers-identified-as-pilots-on-ontario-plane-crash-that-killed-5/Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/winnipeggers-identified-as-pilots-on-ontario-plane-crash-that-killed-5/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/5-killed-in-northern-ontario-plane-crash/Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/balmertown/5-killed-in-northern-ontario-plane-crash/ Toronto Star
Interestingly, Radford recalls that the worst torment came from middle-level and below hockey players, the guys who weren't going to draw a ticket out of Balmertown by plying away at Canada's national game. “The top-level hockey players never bothered ...
Radford skates with courageToronto Sun

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