Gym Stage part of school expansion plan
The Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales won approval to add a gymnasium and renovate Ecole secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye in Thunder Bay. The $5.31 million project funds a new gym for grades 7 and 8 and local elementary students, plus a stage for larger performances, with completion expected by winter 2026.
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Dry autumn sustains fire ban in Oliver Paipoonge area
As Thunder Bay sees record low rainfall in September and October, Oliver Paipoonge enforces daytime burning bans until further notice due to dry conditions. Environment Canada notes October remained below normal with only 34 mm total so far this month, while forecasts predict light snow and a return to seasonal temperatures by early November.
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Halloween scene brings the boo to Eagle River
Eagle River Community shares a Halloween scene created by volunteers Spencer Myers Drew Myers Jane Neudorf Barb Harrison Warren Harrison Carm Hampe Connie Calvert and Char Smith. They provided labor props woodworking cornstalks and design ideas for a festive display. Connie Calvert submitted the piece.
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Drew Myers
Jane Neudorf
Barb
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Harrison
Carm Hampe
Connie Calvert
Char Smith
Lakehead job market helps students polish résumés
Lakehead University hosted a job market in the LA Agora offering cover letter writing, résumé review, career planning, mock interviews, and a career closet with free professional clothing. Pranay Annavarapu, from Red Deer, said the event gave practical groundwork for those entering the workforce.
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Gillies extends tax deadline amid office closure
Gillies property owners may pay the first tax instalment by November 7 due to a week of municipal office closures. The office, at Whitefish Valley Public School on Highway 595, reopens Monday. Public comments on the official plan and zoning updates are due by November 18 at 4 30 p.m. in writing to Gillies Township.
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