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Food insecurity on the rise in Kenora-Rainy River

Food insecurity on the rise in Kenora-Rainy River

The Northwestern Health Unit’s 2023 Food Insecurity Report shows a growing public health concern as people struggle to keep groceries in their homes.
Students face off in new extramural ice fishing tournament

Students face off in new extramural ice fishing tournament

Last month, Beaver Brae Secondary School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School teachers partnered to host an ice fishing tournament on Rabbit Lake for their Grade 7 and 8 students. 
Province gives Indigenous health care a boost

Province gives Indigenous health care a boost

First Nation communities have historically experienced a gap in physician care and other primary health care.
Fire strikes North Spirit Lake buildings

Fire strikes North Spirit Lake buildings

Blazes destroyed the band office and an empty home in the early hours of April 4.
First Nations to get $15M from Housing Accelerator Fund

First Nations to get $15M from Housing Accelerator Fund

The federal government announced agreements to fast-track housing in nine First Nations.
Northwest Region OPP conducted 1,200 traffic stops Easter weekend

Northwest Region OPP conducted 1,200 traffic stops Easter weekend

During a traffic blitz over the Easter Long Weekend, Northwest OPP conducted 1,200 traffic stops Easter weekend.
Dryden resident charged with multiple assaults

Dryden resident charged with multiple assaults

The name of the accused is being held to protect the victim's identity. 
Two were arrested for trafficking drugs in the Red Lake area

Two were arrested for trafficking drugs in the Red Lake area

Red Lake OPP arrested and charged two individuals with drug trafficking.
G1 driver faces multiple charges in Dryden

G1 driver faces multiple charges in Dryden

The Ontario Provincial Police said members of the Dryden detachment have removed a dangerous driver as a result of proactive policing.
Fort Frances tugboats' restoration gets funding

Fort Frances tugboats' restoration gets funding

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is giving Fort Frances $487,500 to restore the Hallett and Owandem tugboats, design a dry dock to display them, and landscape the waterfront area.
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