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NWHU sees increase in invasive pneumococcal disease

NWHU sees increase in invasive pneumococcal disease

While antibiotics are needed, the germ can cause permanent damage.
First Nations-owned housing project aims to have people moving in this fall

First Nations-owned housing project aims to have people moving in this fall

The 48-unit build on Duke Street in Dryden is the first such project of the Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation.
Online CLE tickets come with extra fees

Online CLE tickets come with extra fees

The hidden fees can cost some fair-goers an average of $3 more per ticket.
First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

The Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation says it wants to better develop a local workforce.
'Historical' and 'magic': new Afro-centric festival comes to the region

'Historical' and 'magic': new Afro-centric festival comes to the region

The two-day Afro-Vibe Fest will celebrate the vibrant rhythms, culture and diversity of Afro music, arts and community.
New fundraising push underway to provide more regional MRI, diagnostic services

New fundraising push underway to provide more regional MRI, diagnostic services

Riverside Health Care is launching a new monthly 50/50 draw to raise funds for an MRI for Fort Frances and to upgrade x-ray capabilities in Rainy River.
Postal service resumes in Sandy Lake First Nation

Postal service resumes in Sandy Lake First Nation

Mail to the community had been halted since June 9.
'Elbows Up' rally sees Minnesotans supporting Canada

'Elbows Up' rally sees Minnesotans supporting Canada

Cook County residents belonging to Arrowhead Indivisible held a demonstration at the Pigeon River border crossing.
Northwestern Health Unit releases annual report

Northwestern Health Unit releases annual report

The NWHU released its 2024 annual report titled A Sustainable Future for Local Public Health.
For the first time in over a century, an exotic bird visits the region

For the first time in over a century, an exotic bird visits the region

Local wildlife biologist says sightings of the Crested Caracara have only been confirmed a handful of times in Canada.
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