A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) announced on Tuesday the acquisition of the Comfort Inn and the adjacent 18 acres from Tarbell Management Group. According to AMCR, this strategic move aligns with their ‘vision for sustainable growth and community development.’ "By retaining ownership of the hotel and adjacent land, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort strengthens its position for future development, ensuring a cohesive and unified vision for our casino and hotel facility. The acquisition allows them to consolidate their footprint wit...
Clarkson University has been awarded $412,500 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will support the education necessary to address the EMS healthcare crisis in the North Country. “This $400,000 in federal funding is just what the doctor ordered for the Lewis School of Health Sciences to help take Clarkson’s healthcare workforce education to the next level. In combination with the $7-plus million I delivered to the Lewis School last year, this award will help Clarkson grow the...
Clarkson University will once again be hosting Project Challenge beginning in January. Project Challenge, a popular program for North Country high school students offered by Clarkson University during the winter, provides local students an opportunity to participate in classes they cannot normally find at their high school and explore their future interests and develop skills. Five-week courses will be taught by Clarkson faculty and administrators on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon, beginning January 13. The Potsdam campus program is a...
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. School Climate Data and Action Items Shared Superintendent Marsha McNair and Research Officer Dr. Kathleen Moss provided an update to trustees on the most recent actions and outcomes related to the fall student climate survey. Data was collected from Grade 4 – 12 students in October, with the survey receiving a 60 per cent response rate. Key findings are as follows: 80% feel there is at least...
OPG – If you're enjoying the outdoors this holiday season, please follow the warning signs and barriers in place around hydroelectric facilities. Fluctuating winter weather conditions can affect ice thickness, water levels, and flows. For your safety, do not snowmobile, ski, ice-fish, or participate in any other recreational activities around dams or generating stations. OPG operates 66 hydroelectric stations and 240 dams on 24 Ontario River systems. Despite continued warnings, some people disregard our signs and barriers, putting themselves a...
KAHNAWAKE – The Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board (KCCB) is pleased to announce that Pre-Eligibility Forms for Dispensary Licenses will be accepted from Monday, January 8, 2024, to Friday, February 9, 2024, at 4pm. Schedule F can be found within the Dispensaries, and Dispensary Licenses Regulation at http://cannabisboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Regulation-Concerning-Dispensaries-Includes-Schedules-FINAL.pdf. This will be the only form to submit for the pre-eligibility process. Hard copies will also be made available at Mohawk Council of...
MASSENA – A Canadian individual who allegedly entered the U.S. without authorization on Christmas Day ended up in the hospital after crashing their SUV in the village of Massena. As per officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a vehicle driven by a Canadian citizen attempted to unlawfully enter the U.S. through the Massena Port of Entry around 10:46 a.m. on Monday. The agency reports that during the attempted entry, the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in it rolling over....
Akwesasne Mohawk Police executed a successful raid on Wednesday, seizing approximately $120,000 worth of cocaine and other drugs from a residence on Cornwall Island. The Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, following an extensive drug investigation, obtained a search warrant that led to the cocaine seizure earlier in the week, as detailed in a press release from Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Carrie A. Delormier, 37, and Brandon A. Thompson, 36, both of Akwesasne, are now facing charges that include possession for the...
In recent varsity hockey and basketball action, the Salmon River Shamrocks hosted their holiday hockey tournament where they downed Ogdensburg but fell short against Canisius. The Massena Raiders downed the Franklin Academy Huskies on the court. Friday-Saturday Dec. 15-16, Salmon River boys hockey tournament – Salmon River Central experienced a split outcome at its holiday tournament. They secured a 4-2 Division II victory over OFA on Friday night but faced a 5-0 defeat against Canisius in Saturday's matchup. Canisius had earlier edged Q...
