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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.
'A place to hear our voices': Symposium brings Indigenous lens to nursing

'A place to hear our voices': Symposium brings Indigenous lens to nursing

The second BPSO Indigenous-focused Symposium is happening at the Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre is happening July 8 - 10.
Woman charged after refusing field sobriety test

Woman charged after refusing field sobriety test

A 36-year-old has lost her licence for 90 days, her vehicle was impounded for a week and she faces a future court hearing.
Forest fire closes Nungessor Road

Forest fire closes Nungessor Road

Closure is in place near Red Lake.
CLE unveils new entertainment lineup, ticket sales now open

CLE unveils new entertainment lineup, ticket sales now open

The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition's Family Fair is celebrating 135 years this summer.
New funding now available to support day school survivors

New funding now available to support day school survivors

Communities where there was a day school are eligible to apply. There were more than 60 day schools in the region.
Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

'Plenty of material left to process underground,' union representative says
'We are not going to let this go' says family of man shot dead by police

'We are not going to let this go' says family of man shot dead by police

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit cleared police of criminal responsibility in the 2024 shooting death of Bruce Frogg in Kenora.
‘Overwhelmed’: Veteran wildland firefighter, union, call for more resources

‘Overwhelmed’: Veteran wildland firefighter, union, call for more resources

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says there aren’t enough boots on the ground to effectively deal with the province’s forest fires.
Last week in numbers: OPP Northwest calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Northwest calls for service

More than two thousand incidents were logged last week in the region.
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