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Officers investigated reports of a suspicious person on McKenzie Island, and later recovered a pellet gun

Shoal Lake #40 First Nation is seeking compensation from the city of Winnipeg and the federal government for a water diversion program authorized in 1915 that it alleges continues to have negative impacts on the community

The new contract for about 25 members provides nearly 20 per cent in wage increases over the three years, along with a new employer-paid benefit plan, and a new pension plan.

Hajdu, who was one of only eight cabinet ministers to not be shuffled, has been the Indigenous services minister and minister responsible for FedNor since 2021

Nearly 1,500 customers are without power after an overnight storm primarily affecting the Kenora and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls areas

Two of the largest internet portals are threatening to cut out local news across their platforms. Whatever happens, NWOnewswatch will continue sharing the stories of the people and events, successes and challenges, and issues that matter across Northwestern Ontario

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.

Earlier in the day, police had said the man had left the scene of a disturbance in Ear Falls on Tuesday night prior to police arrival, and was believed to be in possession of a firearm.

Just eight federal cabinet ministers, including Hajdu, were not affected by Wednesday's shuffle

Three people — a 49-year-old from Dryden and two 18-year-olds from Calgary — were charged after police found suspected drugs. including cocaine and oxycodone, along with cash and items associated with drug trafficking.