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Emo ambulance services to be shuffled due to ongoing staffing shortages

Emo ambulance services to be shuffled due to ongoing staffing shortages

Rural and northern paramedicine services are still feeling the crunch of staffing shortages across many different parts of the health industry, which in turn lead to temporary shuttering of Emergency rooms, longer wait times for medical care, and now, ambulance station closures.
Murillo Fair 'an excellent opportunity for agricultural exhibition'

Murillo Fair 'an excellent opportunity for agricultural exhibition'

Some of the highlights of the weekend, according to attendees, were the horse riding, the amusement rides, and the food.
Kenora OPP seek public assistance to identify a suspect

Kenora OPP seek public assistance to identify a suspect

The investigation remains ongoing.
Thunder Bay Auto Sport Club is putting the pedal to the metal for a good cause

Thunder Bay Auto Sport Club is putting the pedal to the metal for a good cause

The club has raised about $74,000 for Northern Cancer Care in the past 10 years.
Rainy Lake Square returns to council as frustrations continue

Rainy Lake Square returns to council as frustrations continue

The letter notes the “ongoing” issue with individuals passing the day at the site, using the free Wi-Fi service and using outdoor outlets to charge devices, allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Town holds open house for residents to weigh in on new draft plan and policies

Town holds open house for residents to weigh in on new draft plan and policies

The most recent step of the process to adopt the new policies happened on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when town staff and members of WSP, the consulting firm that is working with the town to create the new plans, held a combined Statutory Public Open House at La Place Rendez-Vous.
GALLERY: Westfort Street Fair attracts thousands for 42nd year

GALLERY: Westfort Street Fair attracts thousands for 42nd year

The street fair is Aaron Gillingham’s favourite day of the year.
Jury assigns no blame in 2017 death of Ruthann Quequish

Jury assigns no blame in 2017 death of Ruthann Quequish

NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said this is a result of racism in the health-care system.
NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 16, 2024: Fiddler comfortably holds onto his role after election

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 16, 2024: Fiddler comfortably holds onto his role after election

Anishinaabe Keeshigun returns to Fort William Historical Park

Anishinaabe Keeshigun returns to Fort William Historical Park

Anishinaabe Keeshigun will close on Saturday with a community feast after 5 p.m. open to all visitors. They will be back on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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