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Single transport collision ends with one dead, another brought to the hospital

Single transport collision ends with one dead, another brought to the hospital

The collision closed the highway for several hours while police investigated and crews helped to clear the scene. 
Two missing after canoes go over waterfall on Ontario/Minnesota border

Two missing after canoes go over waterfall on Ontario/Minnesota border

The incident happened on the weekend at Curtain Falls, between Crooked Lake and Iron Lake
Howdy! This Ontario backyard is a wild tribute to the Old West

Howdy! This Ontario backyard is a wild tribute to the Old West

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: May 17, 2024, NDP leader discussed affordability in NWO

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: May 17, 2024, NDP leader discussed affordability in NWO

Forest fires closed part of the highway over the long weekend

Forest fires closed part of the highway over the long weekend

Forest fires closed part of Hwy 17 on Sunday.
UPDATE: Hwy 17 partially open after a collision

UPDATE: Hwy 17 partially open after a collision

All lanes were closed for several hours on Hwy 17 between Ignace and Wabigoon.
Kenora OPP respond to an impaired driving MVC

Kenora OPP respond to an impaired driving MVC

A 29-year-old from Manitoba has been charged with impaired driving as a result.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
OPP reminds Atikokan to "Lock it or lose it:

OPP reminds Atikokan to "Lock it or lose it:

The Atikokan OPP say they became aware of an attempted break-in to a vehicle following reports of several other property related incidents
UPDATED: Highway 17 OPEN after forest fires close hwy near Ignace

UPDATED: Highway 17 OPEN after forest fires close hwy near Ignace

Highway 17 near Mameigwess Lake Rd is fully closed in both directions due to a forest fire.
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