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UPDATE: Hwy 599 reopened in Pickle Lake after collision

UPDATE:Hwy 599 reopened in Pickle Lake after collision

Ontario 511 reported the incident has closed all lanes since 11 p.m. Thursday night. 
Local entrepreneur to give Valentine’s Day makeovers to individuals with disabilities

Local entrepreneur to give Valentine’s Day makeovers to individuals with disabilities

French looks forward to doing makeovers for all the service users, no matter how long it takes, so that everyone leaves feeling their best. 
Winter roads stymied by warm weather

Winter roads stymied by warm weather

Of the 42 communities listed on the Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s winter road updates page, 20 had winter roads “under construction” as of Feb. 2.
Speed trap leads to drug bust

Speed trap leads to drug bust

OPP arrest three after finding suspect illicit substances on Highway 72 in Sioux Lookout.
Thistles bristle at possible cut from U18 league

Thistles bristle at possible cut from U18 league

A statement issued Wednesday by Thistles Council said the Manitoba league’s competition committee has been “looking at strategies to enhance the competitiveness of the league,” and one option involved removing teams.
Rainy River OPP warns about tax scams

Rainy River OPP warns about tax scams

Springtime means tax season and tax season means scam season, according to the Rainy River OPP.
Public school board trustee resigns position

Public school board trustee resigns position

At the beginning of the RRDSB board meeting earlier this week, chair Kathryn Pierroz said the board accepted trustee Michael Graham’s letter of resignation and declared the trustee seat vacant for the Town of Fort Frances and Unorganized Areas East of Fort Frances. 
Dryden OPP lays impaired driving charge

Dryden OPP lays impaired driving charge

Dryden OPP arrested and charged one individual with impaired driving.
Grant funds fully accessible path at Kenora park

Grant funds fully accessible path at Kenora park

A $60,000 Inclusive Community Grant is funding an accessible pathway at a lakeside park.
Rainy River First Nations residents advised to boil water

Rainy River First Nations residents advised to boil water

The water distribution system was back online at about 9 a.m. and operators “are carefully monitoring” it, a notice posted on social media said, but a boil water advisory is in effect.
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