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Violent assault leads to four arrests

Violent assault leads to four arrests

Two people remain custody following an Aug. 5 incident in Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

The terminal building was badly damaged by fire in April, and two teens were charged.
Crack cocaine seized at North Spirit Lake

Crack cocaine seized at North Spirit Lake

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service made an arrest at the community's airport.
Rainy River services board seeks input on children’s services plan

Rainy River services board seeks input on children’s services plan

A new guiding document for the next five years will aim to “shape the future of child care and early years services across the Rainy River District.”
Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home declares respiratory outbreak over

Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home declares respiratory outbreak over

With the outbreak having concluded, restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents.
Province announces support for residential school survivors

Province announces support for residential school survivors

Almost $8 M is available to communities and organizations to provide culturally appropriate mental health and wellness supports.
Restricted water use order rescinded for Emo residents

Restricted water use order rescinded for Emo residents

The township said restrictions were needed “due to low raw water flow” in its system.
Hydro One strikes deals with more property owners along Waasigan transmission line

Hydro One strikes deals with more property owners along Waasigan transmission line

Expropriation proceedings were dropped after the company reached agreements with landowners
Motorist charged with driving nearly 200 km/h

Motorist charged with driving nearly 200 km/h

Vehicle's speed on Highway 17 was 'alarming,' OPP say
New reports refute Metis claims, NAN and COO say

New reports refute Metis claims, NAN and COO say

Métis Nation of Ontario claims historical communities in the Rainy River/Lake of the Woods area and along Lake Superior’s north shore.
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