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Ignace voting on potential nuclear waste facility

Ignace voting on potential nuclear waste facility

Residents can vote online and in-person on whether the township should “continue participating in the process.”
Juno winner Angelique Francis bringing the groove to Townshend Theatre

Juno winner Angelique Francis bringing the groove to Townshend Theatre

Francis is a graduate of the music performance program at Carleton University. Her album Long River won the 2023 Juno for Blues Album of the Year.
Atikokan culvert replacement weeks away from completion

Atikokan culvert replacement weeks away from completion

The town declared a state of emergency last May after a storm caused the culvert’s failure and washed out a 15-metre section of roadway.
Fibre art exhibit opening Friday

Fibre art exhibit opening Friday

The exhibit will be on display until the end of June
Fort Frances council approves summer ice at Memorial Sports Centre

Fort Frances council approves summer ice at Memorial Sports Centre

The ice will be taken out for required annual maintenance in the middle of May.
Drug trafficking charges laid in Kenora

Drug trafficking charges laid in Kenora

Kenora OPP has arrested and charged an 18-year-old with multiple offences.
New NEW office opens in Sioux Lookout

New NEW office opens in Sioux Lookout

The range of services includes career counselling, job search assistance, and training opportunities.
Red Apple reopens in Sioux Lookout two years after roof collapse

Red Apple reopens in Sioux Lookout two years after roof collapse

The store was closed in March 2022 when snow accumulation led to the roof caving in just an hour before it was closing for the night.
Land near Sioux Lookout Airport open for development

Land near Sioux Lookout Airport open for development

A 27-acre parcel of land along Bigwood Lake represents big opportunities for developers, according to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
NWHU issues warning about increase in drug poisoning

NWHU issues warning about increase in drug poisoning

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been notified of multiple opioid poisoning events over the weekend. 
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