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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Thousands flocked to Naples once again for the US Open Pickleball Championships where a handful of newcomers made their respective marks with gold and silver medals Here are the results from the five championship matches on championship Saturday May 3 at the East Naples Community Park for the ninth edition of the US Open Pickleball Championships Ryler DeHeart and Richard Livornese: A close 14-12 game in the first set proved to be just enough for Munro and Yang both 21-year-old prodigies who are on the come up in the pickleball world The two notched an 11-5 win in the second set to end the match It was far less anticlimactic than their semifinal contest against Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta who has only been on the circuit for two years lauded Munro for getting him into the game and the opportunity Jack took a chance on me in this tournament Despite the loss from DeHeart and Livornese the two managed to rally down 9-3 in the first set and it always helps when your partner's eyes are unreal," Livornese said Women's Pro DoublesAnna Leigh Waters and Leigh Waters def Jillian Braverman and Megan Fudge: Despite falling short with tennis legend Andre Agassi in the second round of action in mixed doubles Anna Leigh Waters wouldn't be denied of winning women's pro doubles with her mother The mother-daughter duo cruised against Jillian Braverman and Fudge securing back-to-back titles in women's pro doubles set the tone early with her mother and put the pressure on Braverman and Fudge An 11-4 second set ended the match in just under 29 minutes after a valiant effort from the second-place finishers Riley Bohnery and Richard Livornese: Munro and Fudge each managed to cap off the night with another gold medal as the pair defeated Riley Bohnery and Richard Livornese "I'm just serving and returning and she's doing everything else.. This was one of the best crowds all week." Bobbi Oshiro: All coming down to capitalization off mistakes Fudge made things look somewhat easy against Bobbi Oshiro early winning 11-4 and 11-7 after a handful of unforced errors ultimately cost Oshiro the match Fudge kept Oshiro on the run more often than not but Fudge's precision was ultimately too much in the blistering heat "I just feel like I'm playing chess out there," Fudge said in a post-match interview my coach for giving me notes every morning on how I'm going to attack this day Definitely credit to him in a singles game that allowed me to stay calm and execute his gameplan." Grayson Goldin: Over the course of the match it was clear who the more superior and complete player was Hayworth secured his first gold at the US Open in an 11-3 Hayworth often capitalized on facets of the game where Goldin lacked moving him side to side and capitalizing on mistakes at the net Hayworth played a far different match than last year where he lost to Jack Foster for the title the finals was probably one of my worst matches all year," Hayworth said "I was not gonna come out here and play a bad match It wasn't the first match between the two sides this year as they've both met at least six times this season thus far with plenty of familiarity throughout the contest "We warmed up together this morning," Hayworth said "We definitely know each other's games and it can always go either way." Follow Sports Reporter Alex Martin on X: @NP_AlexMartin. For the best sports coverage in Southwest Florida, follow @newspresssports and @ndnprepzone on Instagram Revolution Beauty founder and CEO Adam Minto exited when the brand was being investigated for failing to complete its auditing quickly enough Adam and Sally Minto are back in beauty after announcing their disruptive new venture the new beauty venture is titled Rebel Rebel Rebel Rebel is a "new way for founders and creators to build the most exciting next-generation global beauty and consumer brands together" Although the pair are yet to disclose further details they've shared social handles (@rebelrebelhq) and promised to reveal more soon Adam Minto announced his new venture on LinkedIn writing: "Waited too long to announce this We are busy innovating and getting ready to disrupt the beauty industry again "Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last two and a half years This is going to be very exciting and very BIG and we can’t wait to show you what we are creating." A post shared by Rebel Rebel HQ (@rebelrebelhq) Adam Minto and Toms Allsworth founded Revolution Beauty in 2014 disrupting the industry with effective but affordable colour cosmetics and haircare Minto stepped down from his role as CEO in November 2022 after an accounting probe This relates to the events that led to the delay of the audit of Revolution Beauty's FY22 results and the suspension of trading of the group's shares on AIM during his time as Chief Executive By clicking 'Get the Newsletter' below, you agree to receive the newsletter & marketing communications from theindustry.fashion. To find out more about our data sharing policy, please read our terms of use and privacy policy Please mark membership@theindustry.beauty (and membership@theindustry.fashion ifyou have signed up for both newsletters) a safe sender so your daily newsletter getsdelivered successfully to your inbox as some spam filters can be extremely sensitive Eric Kontos Campbelltown Council took out a “stop use’’ order against the Australian Muslim Welfare Centre in Eagleview Road This was in response to complaints from local residents that the centre was illegally being used as a place of worship The issue ended up in the Land and Environment Court the Australian Muslim Welfare Centre has lodged a planning proposal to rezone the land to allow the Eagleview Road centre to be used as a place of public worship During debate of the proposal at last night’s council meeting veteran councillor Meg Oates said the proposed zoning change could put at risk “planning and amenity’’ “We have to be very careful that if we do these kind of rezonings the amenity of the area is not adversely affected,’’ Cr Oates said who in the end was the only one to vote against the rezoning “This doesn’t sit well with me either,’’ Cr Zahra said A number of councillors spoke in favour of the rezoning request Mayor Darcy Lound said that Campbelltown had changed over the past few years and this change was something that could be supported now A report to council said the Local Planning Panel had given conditional support for the rezoning proposal for 13-17 Eagleview Road the panel sought more information from the applicants on the intensity and frequency of use as a place of public worship the panel asked for a limit on the scale and capacity at prayer events and more information regarding traffic impact on the locality It also asked that the applicant “demonstrate the suitability of the C4 zone for the proposed use with consideration given to the preservation of environmental amenity.’’ The report said that the applicant revised their proposal in response to the planning panel in 2012 council granted development consent for the construction of an outbuilding on the Eagleview Road site The development consent included the following conditions: • The use of the craft studio was limited to a maximum of 5 people • The hours of operation were restricted to between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday • The use of the site for any purpose other than a craft studio council granted a new consent for alterations and additions to the existing outbuilding for use as a community facility • occupancy at the site for events and gatherings was capped at 50 people for regular weekly activities • a maximum of 150 people was permitted 12 times a year for infrequent events such as birthday parties  • the use of the site as a place of public worship or any other land use not specified by that development consent is not permissible on the site a modification application was submitted to council seeking to: • increase the maximum attendance at the site for regular weekly activities from 50 to 100 people • increase the maximum attendance for larger events at the premises on Friday Saturday and Sunday from 100 to 220 people (maximum of 2 gatherings a day with a minimum 1- hour gap between each event) • construction of an awning at the rear of the community facility  • alter and upgrade the car park to increase the amount of parking available on site  • construct a 1.8 m fence along the northern eastern and southern boundaries for noise attenuation The application was approved on July 11 this year As for last night’s approval of the planning proposal it will now be sent to the NSW department of planning housing and infrastructure for determination If a green light is given by the state government the proposal will be put on public exhibition by Campbeltown Council and local residents will have the opportunity to make submissions – one way or the other If the proposal goes through all these hoops the applicant will still need to lodge a Development Application to allow the site to be used as a place of public worship Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" the South West Voice is a free news website which serves Macarthur and Liverpool © 2023 South West Voice • All Rights Reserved • Proudly Supported by Simply WordPress Sydney   Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Minto just before midnight last night they believe was started outside by a group of people But they are also looking into the assault of one of the three occupants Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Perisher Circuit shortly after 11pm (Friday The fire was extinguished by NSW Fire and Rescue; however the front loungeroom of the home was damaged Initial inquiries have led police from Campbelltown City Police Area Command to believe that the front of the premises had been set alight by a number of unknown people a 59-year-old male occupant of the home went to inquire when he was assaulted with a metal bar as he opened the front door NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 59-year-old man at the scene before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition Two other occupants of the house who were present were uninjured Officers established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police and fire investigators anyone with information about the matter – or who were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – are urged to contact Campbelltown Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 a house in Minto was deliberately set on fire by persons unknown Police believe the two incidents may be related people who deliberately went out for some other people,’’ Superintendent Grant Healey said he was concerned such violent incidents in public places like a park were a threat to the safety of the community “We will fully investigate this and put these people before the courts,’’ he said Police were called to a shop in Claymore following reports a man who had been shot in a nearby park had sought medical help around 9.30am police were called to a reserve on Proctor Way after a man was located with gunshot wounds to his head and torso were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 which was established in July by officers attached to Police Transport Command has resulted in the arrest of 227 people for offences such as domestic violence One of the incidents that led to an arrest occurred in January this year when police were called to Edmonson Park railway station following reports a man had allegedly groped a woman without her consent Officers arrived and were told the man had allegedly followed a 23-year-old woman around the station before touching her in a sexual manner without her consent Following extensive inquiries Operation Waratah officers arrested a 19-year-old man at Bankstown Police Station last Thursday The man was charged with sexually touching another person without consent and common assault He was granted conditional bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court on August 22 Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC dropped by the NSW Council for Pacific Communities and experienced firsthand the powerful impact that Mal Fruean OAM and her team have on the Pacifica and the broader multicultural community Uncle Dave Bell did the welcome to country Fred Purcell (Talk2Me Bro) kept proceedings going with fun behind the mic Pastor Kelepi and his wife presented the Governor with a Fijian lei the gathering enthusiastically burst into harmony as they gave thanks to God through a few gospel songs just sort of comes to the surface,” Ms Beazley said and for me it’s one of the great features of a community Welcoming a room packed with diversity at their Minto centre Chairperson of NSW Council for Pacific Communities Mal Fruean OAM expressed gratitude to all present for so successfully sustaining numerous programs over the years Click on the photograph below to view our gallery Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Dominique Patton and Gilles Gillaume; 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All rights reserved 6 days agoDuration 1:16Voters in Minto react to election results in Miramichi-Grand Lake6 days agoNewsDuration 1:16Opinion in one New Brunswick town about election results is split. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Pictures from Elders Real Estate.The long-held Minto Park Aggregation at Mansfield in North East Victoria is described as one of the state's most iconic holdings All articles from our websiteThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueOffered for sale for the first time for 134 years the two-farm aggregation has long been associated with a famous high country name The farm portfolio is highly regarded for its quality production of prime lamb cattle and historical grass seed production Aside from the quality of the agricultural offering the aggregation is famous for its spectacular views of Mount Buller and the Great Dividing Range The Stoney's ancestors began farming on the banks of the Goulburn River in 1863 with their original run drowned by the construction of Lake Eildon The farms are highly regarded for quality production of prime lamb cattle and historical grass seed production.The "Minto" farms are located 10km east of Mansfield and take in a highly productive and versatile 485 hectares (1199 acres) 78km north-east of Alexandra and about 200km north-east of Melbourne The Minto Park Aggregation is being offered for sale as a whole or as two contingent assets - Minto Park and Minto Glen Selling agents from Elders describe the aggregation as of the the North-East's most historic and significant landmark holdings Stoney family are selling long-held farm portfolio in high country VictoriaThe farmland includes a mix of established pastures with a quality natural resource base The aggregation is further supported by extensive accommodation quality working infrastructure and an abundance of natural water supply "The Minto Park Aggregation is to be offered for the first time since 1890 and presents a truly unique opportunity to acquire one of the region's most notable holdings," agents said Minto Park includes 182ha (449 acres) and Minto Glen is 303ha (750 acres) Average annual rainfall is said to be a reliable 705mm Farm improvements include two sets of steel sheep yards View +8 PhotosThe land boasts an established mix of high performance pastures including Phalaris boosted by a consistent fertiliser history The productive soil profiles including brown and grey clay loams Fencing is said to be of a "quality standard" incorporating a centralised laneway system Natural water supplies are provided from multiple ground and surface sources including a solar bore natural catchment dams and around 460,000 litres of storage three-bathroom homestead (c.1930s) with those mountain views as well as a three-bedroom staff residence For more information contact the agents from Elders Real Estate - Nick Myer on 0427 610278 and Henry Mackinnon on 0408 408299 ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team This content is made possible by our sponsors. Learn more about our OBJ360 content studio here thoughtful analysis and valuable insights for business leaders in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario EVENT ALERT: Mayor's Breakfast with Ontario Finance Minister on Wednesday Minto currently serves as the CFO of Renault Group’s sports car producer Alpine France-based Renault Group has appointed Duncan Minto as its new CFO who is leaving to pursue a new professional opportunity Minto currently serves as the CFO of Renault Group’s sports car producer Alpine and has been in this role since October 2023 Renault CEO Luca de Meo said: “Thierry has played an essential role in implementing Renault Group’s strategy both in terms of performance management and his strong involvement in our structuring projects and in improving the way the Group is perceived by the financial markets.” As part of the Renault Group’s Leadership Team Meo said: “Thanks to his 25 years’ experience in finance and his extensive knowledge of the Group Duncan will be fully primed to continue and even accelerate the actions already underway Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “He will play a strategic role in the transformation of the Group and in the successful execution of the plan to unleash the full potential of our company.” The change in CFO comes at a time for Renault which has been undergoing restructuring and strategic overhaul after experiencing record losses in 2020 Recently, reports emerged that the company commenced operations at its new electric vehicle (EV) R&D centre in China as part of its commitment to the EV market Last week, Renault reported a 1.3% increase in global sales volume for 2024 with a total of 2.26 million vehicles sold The Renault brand itself saw a 1.8% increase while the Dacia brand experienced a 2.7% rise in sales Renault Group is aiming for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry This is probably not the page you’re looking for A veteran activist has defended a hotline for New Zealanders to report Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand The Human Rights Commission said it had received more than 100 complaints about a digital flyer promotion the hotline, distributed by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. The Commission has called for an immediate halt of the hotline and said it sets a dangerous precedent It is calling for an immediate halt of the hotline But the network's national chairperson John Minto the government should focus on speaking out against Israel's actions in Gaza instead of condemning New Zealanders "Israeli soldiers are coming from Gaza to have rest and recreation here," he said "I've come across heaps of Israeli soldiers out backpacking." When pressed on how he could tell a person was an Israeli soldier Minto said "if you interacted with them you'd know where they're from." Foreign minister Winston Peters told Morning Report the hotline is a "hunt" that could lead to violence "You just heard from a long time judgemental five-decade old protagonist ," Peters said of Minto "Everybody in the Israeli population has to serve male or female whether they were in Gaza or not he doesn't know "I frankly don't know why we tolerate this person and his arrogant views." Tourists came to New Zealand from all over the world but we haven't kicked out ordinary citizens in the haphazard way he [Minto] Peters claimed the behaviour by the network could lead to violence against Jewish people, like what had been seen in Australia Jewish Council spokesperson Juliet Moses said the hotline was "vigilante justice" and crossed a line "My fear is that there will be violence ...it's targeting individuals based on their nationality "It's not up to John Minto to decide what we do We don't take matters into our own hands here." Minto said talking about the risk of vigilante justice was "all hot air" He denied the hotline counted as racial profiling Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday A digital flyer being distributed asks the public for "help to track" down Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand US president Donald Trump has called on Egypt and Jordan to take on more Palestinians from Gaza and said "we should just clear out the whole thing" The US president has proposed building houses and moving more than 1 million Palestinians to neighbouring countries were seen waving and smiling before being transported to Israeli forces The deal will see the release of dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and will allow for a significant uptick in aid New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News Wales U20s host Ireland on Friday night at Rodney Parade so what better time than now to take a look at the young Dragons who are shining on the international stage After Harri Ford’s heroics in the win against the Azzurri has started both games so far away in France and Italy he and his 20s teammates will be returning home to play in front of a packed Rodney Parade crowd under the lights “It’s massive to be at Rodney Parade,” said Minto “Being home is an amazing experience and feeling.” “I have been coming here to watch the Dragons since I was four or five and to play on that pitch is incredible “It’s always a stadium where no matter how many tickets are sold it’s a good atmosphere and I think we’re quite lucky to play here it’s something we need to grasp for the challenge against Ireland.” While Wales will be buoyed by confidence following their first away win in five years Minto is in no way complacent about the test Ireland will pose “The win against Italy was massive,” said Minto “Even though we didn’t play as well as we could have and it shouldn’t have been that tight we definitely did well to take the opportunity and get the win “Ireland are always strong at age-grade level but as a pack we have been solid at the set piece and in the loose and we are very confident that we can do a job on them “We have to show them respect because of how good they have been but not too much respect and fly into them.” Minto goes into the game against Ireland fresh from making his home debut against Glasgow on Sunday having made his first appearance for Dragons in the win against Newcastle in December Minto has ticked off quite a few of his short-term goals Speaking after impressing in the Dragons A games against Scarlets and Ospreys in November Minto said: “Hopefully I can push into the 20s squad and just be in the senior environment at Dragons trying to learn as much as I can over the next year and hopefully push on into getting a first team appearance in the near future.” Doubtless Minto would have balked at the suggestion that he would already have two caps for Dragons to go with his starts for Wales U20s but the backrower is humble enough to know that his accelerated opportunities are in part as a result of Dragons’ extensive injury list “Before Glasgow it was almost a bit of luck,” said Minto “I was meant to be travelling reserve because Dragons had a few injuries and Aaron Wainwright on international duty.” “Dan Lydiate then had a knock and that meant I moved onto the bench I wasn’t expecting to get half an hour I thought that I might just get the last five minutes “I was thankful and grateful to get on when I did and felt that meant I could get into the game more you have to take the opportunities that you get we are a young team and if we stay together then good things can definitely come from it.” Minto certainly wasn’t afraid to make his presence known with some typically powerful carries and hard-hitting tackles which have epitomised his appearances so far in the U20 Six Nations Uncompromising tackling and ball-carrying have been the staple of backrower Harri Keddie someone Minto says he has always “looked up to” especially with the Dragons centurion coaching the teenager at Under 18s level Minto has played for Pontypool RFC and Hartpury this season admitting he can get “confused” from moving between all of the training camps but knows the experiences provided from all three will accelerate his learning “It is a lot and I have been getting used to one team’s plays and the next thing you know I am in another team,” admitted Minto “Pontypool was a really good experience at the start of the season then I went up to Hartpury and that was a big opportunity to get decent game time in the English Championship “Some teams in the Championship are really quick and play on an artificial surface and then you go up against others who love it when it’s raining and play 10-man rugby “The physicality was brilliant because it has helped me to get used to playing against fully-grown men.” Wales U20 home fixtures for U20 Six Nations 2025 Tickets are from £12 for Adults and £6 for U18s and concessions - CLICK HERE TO BUY The Minto 81’s are back in action on Friday 2025 at the Harry Howell Arena in Flamborough looking to punch their ticket to the 2025 Allan Cup Challenge championship game Standing in their way are the host Wentworth Gryphins a squad Minto edged 3-2 earlier in the tournament After going undefeated to win Division Two Minto earned a direct berth into the Friday night semifinal They’ll now face a red-hot Gryphins club that eliminated the defending champion Dundas Real McCoys 6-2 in the quarterfinals "We’re expecting their best tonight," said Minto Head Coach Ryan Fisk in an interview ahead of the game The last time these two teams met was on April 22 with a first-place semifinal berth on the line Wentworth opened the scoring late in the first period but former Listowel Cyclones forward Chayse Herrfort sealed the win for the 81’s scoring the go-ahead goal with under five minutes to play "We proved to ourselves that we can skate with them "They’re highly skilled from top to bottom but I think our guys are excited for the challenge." The 81’s have already made history at this year’s tournament Minto became the first Ontario Senior AA men’s team to win a game at an Allan Cup tournament Much of the offensive firepower has come from Garrett Meurs who exploded for four goals in that debut game "Anytime you can get Garrett Meurs in your lineup you know he’s going to make a difference," said Fisk enters the semifinal with momentum after a dominant win over Dundas The Gryphins overwhelmed the Real McCoys with a 47-shot barrage The Gryphins are looking to ride the energy of their home crowd as they push for a spot in Saturday’s 3:00 p.m But Minto believes they’ve got the tools to win again "It’s good for our league to show we can compete with these teams," said Fisk "Hopefully it keeps more players wanting to come back to our league to play." Friday’s semifinal between Minto and Wentworth is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with the winner moving on to face either the Clarenville Ford Caribous or the St John’s Capitals in the Allan Cup Challenge final Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry scored the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 game seven victory Sunday over the St Team Canada beat Team Sweden 7-0 in Saturday's gold medal game The West Region of the OPP has called attention to a sharp rise in recent incidents involving school buses The Toronto Blue Jays lost 5-3 at home to the Cleveland Guardians JAMP Pharma Corporation is recalling some of its pregabalin bottles as they include 150 mg pills instead of 50 mg The Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa's launched what it calls a 'genocide hotline' - asking people to report sightings of Israeli Defence Force soldiers holidaying in New Zealand It's part of their campaign against the war on Gaza and it says the focus is not Israeli or Jewish people - but IDF soldiers.  says now is a window of opportunity to pressure Israel more to continue with the ceasefire.  "There's been industrial-scale killing of Palestinians in Gaza - no one involved in that army should be allowed into New Zealand."  The post has prompted more than 100 complaints to the Human Rights Commission 2025) - F3 Uranium Corp (TSXV: FUU) (OTCQB: FUUFF) ("F3" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that ground geophysical exploration programs have commenced on the Broach and Minto Properties A total of 55 line km of Moving Loop TDEM ground EM will be undertaken on two grids of interest testing suspected conductive corridors previously identified by airborne surveys and both parallel to the A1 conductor system which hosts the high grade JR Zone on the PLN property 14 line-km of MLTDEM ground geophysics testing an approximately 7,200m long conductive corridor identified by airborne MobileMT which was flown by F3 in 2023 F3 has one hole drilled on this grid in 2014; PLN14-021 intersected up to 44ppm uranium in basement and 698ppm boron directly above the Athabasca Unconformity at 413m Anomalous geochemistry and proximity to the Harrison fault in a corridor parallel to the A1 conductor make this grid a strong exploration target area 41 line-km of MLTDEM ground geophysics covering a suspected conductive trend This particular area of the Broach property hosts thick discontinuous layers of conductive mudstones and these flat lying conductive units hampered the effectiveness of a previously flown airborne EM (VTEMmax) survey flown in 2014 Ground based geophysics is anticipated to effectively penetrate the conductive cover allowing for drill target generation Due to its location near the interpreted Athabasca Basin boundary and the historic difficulty of exploring under conductive cover commented: "We are excited with the prospect of upgrading the Broach and Minto properties to the drilling stage with this round of ground EM which we anticipate assisting in reducing broader airborne conductivity responses to more precise conductor models for drill testing where some historic ground EM coverage prompted us to drill a single hole in 2014 this new ground EM will give us an improved conductor model in a strategic location near the projected confluence of the Harrison Fault with the A4 conductive corridor we are aiming to generate a conductivity model in an area where no previous airborne EM conductors have been clearly identified near the margins of the Athabasca Basin in an area of very limited historical drilling Identifying ground conductors near the present day margins of the basin is something that we are specifically interested in recent re-modelling of historic ground EM surveys south of Broach Lake has resulted in an additional target; the northeast trending BRS conductor This suspected structure sits along favorable MT conductivity and we look forward to upgrading the BRS conductor to the drilling stage as well with ground EM surveying." Map 1 The Company's 42,961-hectare 100% owned Patterson Lake North Project (PLN) is located just within the south-western edge of the Athabasca Basin in proximity to Fission Uranium's Triple R and NexGen Energy's Arrow high-grade world class uranium deposits which is poised to become the next major area of development for new uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan The PLN Project consists of the 4,074-hectare Patterson Lake North Property All three properties comprising the PLN Project are accessed by Provincial Highway 955; the new JR Zone uranium discovery on the PLN property is located 23km northwest of Fission Uranium's Triple R deposit The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and approved on behalf of the company by Raymond Ashley F3 Uranium is a uranium exploration company focusing on the recently discovered high-grade JR Zone on its Patterson Lake North (PLN) Project in the Western Athabasca Basin F3 Uranium currently has 3 properties in the Athabasca Basin: Patterson Lake North is home to some of the world's largest high grade uranium deposits including Triple R and Arrow and poised to become the next major area of high grade uranium operations in the world This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws All statements that are not historical facts expectations or beliefs of future performance including statements regarding the suitability of the Properties for mining exploration issuance of shares and work commitment funds entry into of a definitive option agreement respecting the Properties are "forward-looking statements." 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To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox April 17, 2025 @ 3:39 pmCommunity News, News, Sports MINTO – The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) The 81’s downed Ripley in four straight games last month to earn their berth in the Allan Cup marking the first time an OEHL club will be able to compete for the championship The tournament is set for April 20 to 26 in Waterdown and is hosted by the Wentworth Gryphins including a number of players from the Listowel Cyclones and Wingham Ironmen Coach Ryan Fisk is excited to take the team to the championships and has been prominent in local hockey circles for over 25 years having grown up in Harriston and played for Junior teams in Mount Forest and Brussels He also played in Palmerston for both junior- and senior-level teams before he started coaching sweeping the Tavistock Royals in four games OEHL teams didn’t proceed to the Allan Cup “There’s a lot of confidence in the dressing room,” he said the best recruiters you have are the other players,” he said we have great leadership with the players we have in that room Everyone is checking their ego at the door and ready to play.” Fisk says its nice to coach and be part of a group that isn’t interested in personal glory as much as winning as a team Fisk said he looks forward to proving that the senior hockey in the OEHL is worth watching “I’d like to see our team and our league get more exposure,” he said Fisk said the league is cleaner than previous Senior A leagues and is more about skill than physical play saying he now plays with people who have to get to work the next day when not long ago he was playing for Junior teams “There’s a lot of youthful energy in these teams.” He said there is a pride in changing the calibre and kind of hockey that’s being played in the senior leagues looking at that focus on skill instead of physical play and that comes with having a younger squad as he has recruited a lot of younger players he has previously shared the ice with Having previously played for championship-winning teams Warren had a lot of connections to bring players into the fold He played in the Greater Ontario Hockey League the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) league with Queens University and has won a number of championships across those experiences When he was convinced to come back and play for the 81’s Warren reached out to friends from every level he had played at and brought them to join He is excited for the back-to-back wins the 81’s have earned at the OEHL level and is looking forward to participating in the historic tournament that is the Allen Cup He wants to show what Listowel and Minto hockey is all about now as Warren says there will be a lot of ex-pro players there “We’re going to turn a lot of heads,” he said “I haven’t looked too much into the rosters of the other teams,” he said “We’re expecting good players and good teams but I’m confident we can compete there as well.” having last played OUA-level hockey at Wilfrid Laurier University two years ago before taking a year off when he was accepted to chiropractic college He was named assistant captain in his first year which was an unexpected surprise and an honour and he looks forward to wearing his jersey with the A in the Allan Cup tournament as he played there from when he was 16 years old Herrfort said he’s looking forward to the tournament because the team’s goal was to make it to the tournament but we have the pieces to make a run at it,” he said “Everyone who joined the team this year knew we had talent coming it was just a matter of putting it together and building that chemistry I’m surprised at how easily we came together despite many of us not knowing each other before this.” another member of the team who is looking forward to taking the ice at the Allan Cup told Midwestern Newspapers that being a part of the squad is a family affair for him was among the first to bring Senior A hockey to the area being a general manager of the Palmertston/Minto teams so Butchart is happy to be part of the team and carry on that tradition “I remember being six years old and standing at the ice watching the team run on the ice,” he said “To come back and be a part of that is something special.” he played for  teams across the area including minor hockey in Minto where he studied sports management before coming home to manage the Hanover Barons Butchart said the team is going to put on a show at the tournament not only do they have what it takes to be there but that they have what it takes to win and show everyone the level of hockey being played in the OEHL is more than just scoring goals and beating opponents as it has been an organization-wide effort that resulted in the successful season The 81’s are up against some stiff competition this year including the Dundas Real McCoys who took the cup last year Minto will be in division two at the tournament and face off against St John’s Rooftech Capitals on April 21 in the 81’s first game of the tournament at 7:30 p.m Game two for Minto is against the Wentworth Gryphons on April 22 the second- and third-place teams from each division will face off across division lines in the quarter-finals before the semi-finals will see the winners from the quarter-finals face off against the division-leader from the other division The games will be available to stream on CHCH through parrot.tv For more information, visit allancuphockey.ca 905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2025. 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Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com There probably weren’t a lot of people outside of the Nebraska program that had Christopher Minto going into Big Tens with an 18-2 record on their bingo card to start the season But that’s exactly what the young Husker from Florida has done after forcing his way into the Nebraska lineup at 165 pounds in January Nebraska’s Redshirt of the Year last season Minto sits at #13 in our latest DI rankings started the season sitting behind senior Bubba Wilson after losing a wrestle-off to him in overtime in November Minto built up a 12-0 record in open tournaments in the first semester – the two Huskers each made it to the final of the Navy Classic but weren’t able to wrestle due to an injury to Wilson Minto beat #18 Tyler Lillard 12-1 by major on the way to the final “We had thought that Bubba had earned the spot early on — he had beat (Minto) in a wrestle-off in November,” Nebraska coach Mark Manning said on Tuesday but him and Bubba just weren’t able to hit because Bubba got banged up in his semifinal match but that might have helped Christopher in the long run from the development standpoint He could figure it out for a couple more months until we actually had wrestle-offs.” The battle between Minto and Wilson was just that — a battle Minto prevailed the second time in January so I think that we just had two good guys there and it’s a shame we couldn’t use both of them,” Manning said “Christopher really rose up to the challenge of being challenged and having to go through basically an All-American-caliber type of guy to make the team — that’s impressive in itself Wilson has since moved on to the next chapter in his career — he’s signed to fight in May at Dynasty Combat Sports’ Spring Brawl 2025 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln After Wilson suffered a knee injury in late December that kept him out for a few weeks Minto got his first shot in the starting lineup Things started a bit shaky with a 4-1 sudden-victory loss to #19 Jack Thomsen of UNI but he’s now 6-1 in Big Ten duals since with his only loss a 5-1 decision to #2 Michael Caliendo in Carver Caliendo is 7-1 in Big Ten duals this year with his six other conference wins coming with bonus points — five being technical falls there was a lot to learn from that match as they gear up for a possible rematch in the Big Ten semifinal – it’s all but certain that Caliendo gets the 2-seed and Minto the 3-seed at Big Tens but there were a couple opportunities that he could have really taken advantage of — just quicker recognition,” Manning said and it’s one of those things you learn from I thought he did a good job of managing the match from an emotional and anxiety standpoint He was really calm and wrestled well in front of a hostile environment I think that shows the resilience of our team and I think Christopher saw his teammates take that attitude and he took that attitude.” he’s confident he can improve in the necessary areas after not fully trusting things in the first match — as Manning said “A lot of those positions I was in in that match I’ve felt in practice and I believe in them more when I’m in practice,” Minto said “I know that as I believe in it in practice I can really get the job done when I wrestle him again.” A three-time NHSCA state champion for Mariner High School He chose Nebraska over Virginia coming out in 2023 his development since getting on campus has been rapid “I’ve just seen a lot of growth over the spring and summer last year He’s a really hard worker and his development is through the roof,” Manning said “He just picked up by being around other good guys He’s really benefited from a lot of good people that have been around him and took advantage in the spring and summer Sometimes freshmen are just trying to figure things out He’s just trying to soak in everything he can from this Husker coaching staff “I think my belief has grown a lot this season “I think I just keep listening to them every day and I think that’s where I’ve really grown the most is just listening to them and just trusting their process.” Minto has a number of ranked wins already — 7-2 over #14 Beau Mantanona it’s obvious that Minto’s been developing rapidly He went from losing his first dual to winning his next three matches by decision His last three wins have come with bonus points attached including a 17-1 tech over Purdue’s Stoney Buell last time out Minto has 13 bonus-point wins with eight of them techs The two main factors in his rapid rise have been the quality of his training partners and his love for the sport he didn’t win eight state titles.’ Some guys lose their love for it “Everyone in the room wants to get better,” Minto said a lot of the kids are there just to have something to do so having them to push me really helps a lot.” “(The coaches) kept preaching that you’re never too young to win,” Minto said but also there are other kids at other Big Ten schools that are winning at this high level.” Minto seems hungry and ready to make his mark “This is the closest I’ve ever been to my dreams so I’m really excited to just show the world.” In a season that has seen multiple teams marred by injury the Huskers have been one of the healthiest out there with all 10 starters seemingly healthy going into the postseason None have missed much time due to injury all season a lot of it comes down to what you focus on as a coaching staff “I think it’s emphasized from the standpoint that you can’t be your best team if you got guys banged up and you get them banged up when you don’t take care of the little things,” Manning said you don’t care who you’re gonna go with that day You’re not gonna win a national title in there and ripping his knee out doesn’t do you any good there and doesn’t do our team any good.” he’s not letting the entire cat out of the bag here I’ve told my staff that the number one thing that can beat us is if our guys are all banged up,” Manning said “I ain’t gonna give away every secret — I don’t want to tell the whole damn wrestling world.” Since losing to #1 Penn State 31-7 in January Their lone loss came in Carver-Hawkeye Arena where they led the Hawkeyes the entire dual Nebraska has not allowed more than seven dual points and hasn’t scored less than 35 turning up the emphasis on going for bonus points “(We’re) just really amping up the intensity of what we do trying to take that to another level and amping up the intensity and amping up the competitor within,” Manning said you’re going to bow down to the competitors Therein itself already gets the excitement going staying focused on what you need to do is more important than ‘Oh it’s different than what we just went through and it’s different than Vegas.’ It’s the same damn thing — there’s a wrestling match and a ref and seven minutes you don't have the performance that you want.” Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox does not let barriers get in the way of her progress From navigating daily life in a wheelchair to charting her own career course she is reaching new heights through perseverance and positivity She has combined her experiences with a disability and her love for fashion to launch “Sitting Beauty,” a fashion and beauty magazine specifically for women like her Minto recognizes today that her entrepreneurial journey began while she was an undergrad in Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business She was attracted to the strong business program and proximity to New York City for experiential opportunities; however she believed her disability would limit her future employment options Minto decided on a concentration in marketing for its versatility “Marketing I can do because marketing is everywhere,” she said Minto discovered that her love of clothing and design connected her to people in ways that had nothing to do with physical able-ness While well-intended peers would often ask about her disability Minto recalls an interaction with a fellow student that changed her outlook    “I was preparing myself for her to ask a question [about my disability] Where did you get them?’ I remember thinking – my wheelchair does not have to be a conversation starter That’s really when it started changing for me.” including earning a degree and having a strong circle of friends Minto had difficulty landing her first job after graduation “I know a lot of recent grads struggle … but for me it was twofold with that and having a disability.” Even promising opportunities would fall apart upon learning the facility was not wheelchair accessible.    The process and the disappointment took a toll “I didn’t want to give up on finding a job but I needed something to break the monotony of apply I started writing about my experiences as a person with a disability.” This new hobby started to evolve into an entrepreneurial opportunity Using a Facebook group chat as a market research tool Minto asked other women with disabilities if they would be interested in reading content about fashion that was specific to their community The magazine concept began taking form when Minto entered and won a competition for aspiring entrepreneurs a collaboration between The Viscardi Center and Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among the disability community Minto participated in the program and won the pitch contest with her magazine about adaptable fashion winning a cash grant to help launch her vision From her early marketing classes at Hofstra to her budding career “I hope that the adaptive fashion market keeps growing and I hope that it will increase disability awareness.  People with disabilities are not so different and I hope adaptive fashion is a part of that conversation.” April 23, 2025 @ 9:00 amCommunity News, News has been creating a safe queer community in the rural area of Minto committee chair and founding member of Minto Pride had a passion to “find a community of people without having to leave your own town to do it.”  And that’s exactly what Minto Pride has been doing since 2019 The committee’s biggest event is the annual Pride in the Park celebration to be hosted this year in Palmerston on June 8 from 11am to 4pm which officials call a family-friendly celebration of diversity and inclusion couldn’t happen each year without the help of volunteers in May and June “We’ll have different volunteer opportunities … we’ll have readers “There is lots of different ways people can get involved.”  She also noted the event can be “great for students” looking to complete volunteer hours Pride in the Park will again feature entertainment Minto Pride’s volunteer responsibilities can include setting up and taking down events and decorating downtown areas for Pride month but it also host events year round and meets virtually once a month “We have two positions available,”  Krul said referring to committee member roles “We could always use help on our social media and marketing.” Positions on the committee tend to switch up at the end of June Asked what it’s like to volunteer with Minto Pride “It’s a great way either for allies to show their support or for members of the queer community to feel that community.”  She added “queer people don’t just live in the city “If people want to be more a part of the planning side of things we would love to hear their interest on that “Volunteering in your community is so important … if the volunteer work we have available doesn’t speak to people I would just encourage people to get out and find any volunteer groups in your area.”  Krul emphasized the need for local volunteers “A lot of volunteers are starting to age out and it’s a lot of work for these folks that have been in these volunteer positions for a long time,” she explained Those interested in volunteering with Minto Pride or wanting more information can contact the group at town.minto.pride@gmail.com or fill out an application online by visiting its social media platforms the Mintos reign supreme in Southwest Florida wrestling lore Christopher "Tophy" Minto edged his big brother Christian Minto 31.61% to 31.56% the former Mariner state champions have solidified their legacy in area wrestling lore Minto won three state championships from 2021-2023 He finished fourth in the nation at 160 pounds for Nebraska at last month's NCAA Championships Christian MintoMinto became the Tritons' first three-time state champion after winning the titles from 2017-2019 He went undefeated in his junior and senior seasons And here's a look at our all-time 18 best list: CLICK HERE April 23, 2025 @ 9:00 amNews PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston The link you clicked may be broken or the page may have been removed Go to homepage Send Opinion articles to - [email protected] For advertisement- [email protected] Copyright © 2025 THE BUSINESS STANDARD All rights reserved. Technical Partner: RSI Lab You might be using an unsupported or outdated browser To get the best possible experience please use the latest version of Chrome Ask our editors hereHave a question for Kiah Treece or our other editors Ask here for a chance to be featured in a story Thank you for submitting your question.Keep reading Forbes Advisor for the chance to see the answer to your question in one of our upcoming stories Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions Minto Money is a tribal lending institution that offers small personal loans between $100 to $3,000 The lender is based in the Native Village of Minto in Alaska is subject only to federal consumer finance laws Minto Money doesn’t publish its interest rates online but it acknowledges that its loans are more expensive than other financing options such as credit card cash advances and other personal loans its installment loans are best used for short-term financing needs Minto Money’s installment loans are best suited for borrowers who quickly need a small amount of money and don’t qualify for other personal loans borrowers should be aware that complaints about Minto Money submitted to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggest Minto Money’s loans come with incredibly high interest rates and fees that make their loans difficult to repay Minto Money installment loans are available in every state except Alaska the lender indicates that it’s adding new states so check the Minto website for the most up-to-date information on geographic availability Eligible Minto Money borrowers can access installment loans between $100 and $3,000 the loans are meant to be repaid within five to 10 months of funding Whether these are the only repayment periods available or if borrowers can access lengthier terms is unclear Borrowers struggling to make on-time payments can contact Minto’s customer care team to find assistance Minto Money doesn’t publish interest rates finance fees or other borrowing costs for its installment loans it discloses applicable fees in a borrower’s loan agreement The lender charges a $20 late fee for payments more than five days late and a $30 non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee for returned payments The company doesn’t charge prepayment penalties for borrowers who pay off their loans before the last due date on their payment schedule The annual percentage rate (APR) a borrower qualifies for depends on their creditworthiness APRs also depend on the loan amount and repayment term While Minto doesn’t publish its rates online customer reviews report APRs of more than 700% Minto Money’s installment loans appear to be a costly form of financing that borrowers should reserve for emergencies the company offers features that may differentiate it from other emergency solutions like payday lenders Current and prospective customers can reach the lender by phone during these business hours The company also offers a live chat feature and a customer service email address where consumers can send inquiries 24/7 borrowers can access the lender’s FAQs page with answers to common questions Lenders approve or decline personal loan applications based on a number of factors All lenders have their own unique underwriting requirements but these typically include information from an applicant’s credit profile and other factors that demonstrate the ability to repay the loan Meeting the requirements below won’t guarantee approval but they can help you decide if a personal loan is the right fit for you Minto Money doesn’t require consumers to have a good credit score to qualify for its installment loans the lender doesn’t publish minimum credit score requirements on its website To apply for a Minto Money installment loan Minto bases lending decisions on the applicant’s income banking history and overall ability to repay the loan the lender doesn’t publish exact income requirements According to a customer service representative Minto Money doesn’t allow co-signers or co-applicants on its installment loans complete an application online and wait for an email notifying you of your application status which usually requires a phone call with Minto Money’s customer service team as this is where the lender lists your interest rate and other repayment terms Minto Money typically disburses installment loan funds the next business day you may qualify for expedited funding by contacting the customer care team To start making payments on an installment loan you can transfer funds from your checking account to the loan account send a money order or cashier’s check or contact Minto’s customer care team Here’s how Minto Money stacks up to its competitors: Possible Finance is an installment loan provider that offers loans up to $500 Loans are reportedly accessible to borrowers with bad credit and Funding can take as little as a few minutes after approval Possible loans are repaid in four installments over time but borrowers must apply through a mobile app Possible Finance also offers credit cards with a $400 or $800 credit limit and 0% interest with an $8 or $16 monthly fee Based on the lower APRs and more streamlined mobile experience Possible Finance can be a better option than Minto if you need cash in an emergency Upgrade is a fintech company that provides personal loans between $1,000 and $50,000 making it a much more flexible borrowing option than Minto and repayment terms extend from two to seven years The lender includes an origination fee in its APRs but no prepayment fees Upgrade also offers a prequalification process that won’t affect your credit score Consider Upgrade if you have fair or poor credit and need a small personal loan Upstart is an AI-based lending platform that connects prospective borrowers with lenders. Personal loans are available from $1,000 to $50,000 and come with fixed APRs of 6.40% to 35.99%. In addition to these more competitive borrowing options, repayment terms are far longer than the terms available through Minto (three or five years). Like Minto, Upstart offers fast funding speeds with disbursement as soon as the next business day, and there are no prepayment penalties. Minto Money has a 1.24-star out of 5-star rating based on 134 reviews through the BBB The lender isn’t BBB-accredited and has a C+ rating on the site the lender has earned 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 3,736 customer reviews on Trustpilot Negative reviews on Trustpilot and BBB focus largely on the lender’s extremely high interest rates which unhappy customers call predatory and a scam But positive reviews mention a helpful customer service team and fast payment process We reviewed Minto Money based on 16 data points in the categories of loan details customer experience and the application process We rated Minto Money based on the weighting assigned to each category: we also considered several characteristics We also looked at credit score requirements whether the lender accepts co-signers or joint applications and the geographic availability of the lender borrower perks and features that simplify the borrowing process—like prequalification options and mobile apps To learn more about how Forbes Advisor rates lenders, and our editorial process, check out our Loans Rating & Review Methodology Compare personal loan rates in 2 minutes with Credible.com Get the Forbes Advisor newsletter for helpful tips product reviews and offers from a name you can trust April 24, 2025 @ 1:26 pmCommunity News, News MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive “strong mayor powers” and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move The province announced on April 9 the proposed powers were to be received by 169 additional municipalities in Ontario that have six or more councillors the move would affect Minto and Centre Wellington “strong mayors” have the power to set budgets rearrange municipal departments and change bylaws Provincial officials say the purpose of expanding strong mayor powers – currently 47 municipalities have them – is to help deliver on priorities such as building homes “It’s not a necessary action and it’s actually fairly insulting to both the people who take the time and effort out of their lives and schedules to sit on council and the staff that are working behind us,” deputy mayor Jean Anderson stated at an April 22 Minto council meeting “The message seems to be that we’re not building quickly enough to suit the Ontario government “We would build quicker perhaps if they funded us better.” Anderson added the town has been asking the province for an increase in its base funding for “years and years and years.” “The shovels aren’t hitting the ground because it’s not financially feasible anymore,” she said She also questioned the logic behind giving the powers to mayors on councils with six-plus members Councillor Geoff Gunson suggested asking staff to bring a report back to council at a later date to help council understand the decision “The parameters are pretty clear; they want to endorse one person to be able to advance building if they don’t feel we’re meeting the goals that they have set,” Anderson replied She agreed the town should seek more information but said she is unsure the “best way to get it.” Councillor Paul Zimmerman said the province’s move to expand strong mayor powers doesn’t bode well for democracy “It’s pretty alarming the amount of municipalities that are flatly refusing this,” he said Zimmerman noted there is potential for corruption with “a little pay in the back pocket to fast-track building of some sort.” “We know right now from down south of the border what one person in charge is capable of doing and I don’t ever want to see that in our country,” Zimmerman stated Councillor Judy Dirksen said despite the impact on Minto she feels “pretty confident” not a whole lot would change “because that’s the kind of guy Mayor [Dave] Turton is.” “We have a great council here and I think we have a great mayor here,” she said “I have never put the term rebel and Mayor Turton in the same sentence.” Dirksen agreed with her colleagues that there is a need to spend more time understanding the powers “I believe we should be positive and grateful to our provincial leadership for allowing Minto to be a part of this expanded list of municipalities council and staff will need time to review the legislation and see how this new tool may impact our municipality.” Minto council passed a motion for staff to bring a report back to council at a later date Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2025 at 3:45 AM ESTBookmarkSaveRenault SA named Duncan Minto as its new chief financial officer elevating the executive who helped revive the Alpine sports-car brand who will replace Thierry Piéton effective March 1 has overseen finances at Alpine since 2023 as it transformed to focus on electrification expanding its model lineup and enhancing its presence in motor sport The unit has seen significant growth even as rivals stumbled (This story was updated with new information) City staff confirmed Friday the presence of a male cougar at Salem's Minto-Brown Island Park conservation area along the Willamette River The confirmed sighting follows a series of unconfirmed cougar sightings in the area A staff member reported another suspected sighting while picking up debris along the river on Thursday Wildlife experts urge park users to be aware and use caution City staff said the Minto-Brown reserve is a natural habitat for cougars “He is actively using the game trails,” said Matthew Johnston Cougars are native to Oregon and are found throughout the state The 1,200-acre park is one of the most popular spots in Salem. Larger than Central Park in New York City, Minto-Brown Island is home to 29 miles of trail and a 30-acre off-leash dog park Johnston urged caution at dawn and dusk when cougars are most active The park is closed to the public after dark The majority of sightings have occurred after dark City officials said they are keeping an eye on the situation and consulting with experts at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Cougar sightings in Minto-Brown can be reported to ODFW’s South Willamette Watershed District office at 541-757-4186 People are advised to call 911 in emergency situations ODFW recommends taking the following precautions: For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-910-6616 or follow on X at @wmwoodworth