Body of Sandy Lake mother found in Thunder Bay
Deborah Anishinabie a 41 year old Sandy Lake First Nation woman who had been missing for more than a week was found dead in Thunder Bay with investigators keeping details private. A Thunder Bay man Levi Michael Lawson 24 is charged with indignity to a human body. The NAN said family informed and awaiting investigation results.
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Sandy Lake
Tion
Finlayson Street
McKellar Street
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
NAN
Thunder Bay
Red Lake
Simpson Street
Deborah
Sandy Lake First Nation
Levi Michael Lawson
Lawson
Thunder Bay Court
Christmas Cheer Fund brings hampers to 1200 families
The Christmas Cheer Fund distributed over 1200 hampers at the CLE Coliseum for a holiday near normal year despite Canada Post disruptions. Jill Thompson notes leniency with registrations amid challenges while volunteers like Julie Leblanc praise community support and thousands in donations.
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Christmas Cheer Fund
Jill Thompson
Canada Post
Cle Coliseum
Thompson
Acadia Broadcasting
Thunder Bay police expand BriefCam AI use in investigations
Det Insp Jeremy Pearson reports the Thunder Bay Police Service continues to rely on BriefCam AI for video analysis in homicide missing person and sudden death cases. An audit from June to November 2024 recorded 49 access reports with no policy breaches and no facial recognition. Four officers are trained with plans to add three more. next board update due in June 2025.
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Thunder Bay
Police Service Board
Pearson
Investigative Services
Nolalu fire chief laments NFPP funding gaps
Nolalu volunteer fire department faces equipment shortfalls as the Northern Fire Protection Program provides limited support for non municipal brigades. Chief Shoemaker notes delayed staff hires and undelivered gear while volunteers fundraise about 150000 for a second hand water tanker with only 32000 raised to date.
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Nolalu
Sarah Shoemaker
Unin
Shebandowan
Pass Lake
Northern Fire Protection Program
NFPP
Shoemaker
Ing
Evacuation at Pope John Paul II School in Thunder Bay
South side Pope John Paul II School briefly evacuated after a fire. Students sent to St Patrick Cathedral. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze and deemed the building safe. No injuries reported. Nearby Kashechewan evacuees arriving. 200 vulnerable residents to be housed, with more flights planned, two week stay possible.
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Thunder Bay
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