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NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 2, 2024: Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in the Fort Frances area

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 2, 2024: Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in the Fort Frances area

'It was all just amazing': first runner up in Miss Indigenous Canada competition

'It was all just amazing': first runner up in Miss Indigenous Canada competition

Meiyah Whiteduck represented the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan at the first Miss Indigenous Canada pageant. The 24-year-old finished as first runner up.
Kenora's Abby Dent wins silver medal at Olympics

Kenora's Abby Dent wins silver medal at Olympics

The 22-year-old was competing in her first Summer Olympics.
VIDEO: Gone in 100 seconds — how Sault Ste. Marie parking meters get broken into

VIDEO: Gone in 100 seconds — how Sault Ste. Marie parking meters get broken into

A video obtained by SooToday shows a male smashing a parking meter and stealing the money inside — the kind of vandalism that prompted the city to start removing meters
First Nations dissatisfied with Treaty Three Police

First Nations dissatisfied with Treaty Three Police

'Sometimes there’s no response, and sometimes the response is very late,' says the chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation.
Pageant award winner congratulated for giving back

Pageant award winner congratulated for giving back

'I really want to bring that back to the youth in my community and the youth across Canada because it's super important to just believe in yourself and be confident,' Jaida Gregg said.
Trafficking charges laid in Dryden

Trafficking charges laid in Dryden

Dryden OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit arrested and charged a Wabigoon resident for drug trafficking.
Treaty 3 Police seize $120,000 worth of drugs

Treaty 3 Police seize $120,000 worth of drugs

After executing a search warrant in Wabaseemoong First Nations, Treaty Three Police Service seized a large quantity of illegal drugs.
SIJHL hires new commissioner

SIJHL hires new commissioner

Dean Thibodeau arrives in the league's top post after stints with CCHA and WCHA.
Feds boost affordable housing funding for the North

Feds boost affordable housing funding for the North

The federal government announced that it is giving $84 million through the Affordable Housing Fund to help communities in Northern Ontario build affordable housing.
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