Cat Lake First Nation halts road work on Springpole project
Cat Lake First Nation seeks court injunction delaying a temporary 18 kilometre access road to the Springpole Gold Project after government permits were issued. Chief Russell Wesley cites lack of consultation capacity and a broader community health crisis as reasons for the moratorium. Anishinaabe Lead Impact Assessment due March 2025 will guide next steps.
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Springpole
Cat Lake
Wesley
The
Chronicle-Journal
First Mining Gold
First Mining
First Mining Gold Corp
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Cat Lake First Nation
Natural Resources Ministry
Dan Wilton
First Nation
Indigenous communities plan for future huge projects
Beardy notes remote communities must prepare years in advance for the 2 billion Watayaikaneyap Power transmission project and other mining, forestry, and energy ventures. A Thunder Bay meeting urged creating a development corporation to share information and build capacity through partnerships and training.
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Beardy
Victoria Inn
Canada
JP Glady
Mokwateh
Canadian Council For Aboriginal Business
Thunder Bay
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Glady
Red Rock Band Chief Nearly Survives Removal Vote
At a Feb 7 general meeting the Red Rock Indian Band rejected removing Chief Marcus Hardy as 57 voted for, 23 against, and 11 abstained. A Feb 12 gathering sought clarity on the ruling and access to the band office, with Hardy arguing the vote did not meet the required two thirds.
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Hardy
Shannon Michelle-Ruth
Michelle Ruth
Red Rock
Red Rock Indian Band
Indigenous Services Canada
Propane price concerns surface in Thunder Bay district
Propane prices have risen in recent years with customers across the Thunder Bay district paying over 1 per litre versus 70 to 80 cents earlier. The Ontario association urges GST removal on propane and hopes to meet 15 MPPs to push the case for relief later this year.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario
Watt
Association
Atlantic Canada
Drunk Driving Case Reveals Other Trouble
A 50-year-old Dryden resident faces assault and impaired driving charges after OPP responded to a suspected drunk driver at a Zealand Township residence after 6 30 pm. Investigators say an assault occurred on Feb 21. The accused is charged with spousal assault operation while impaired resisting a peace officer and driving while under suspension. Victim identity is withheld. Local resources for intimate partner violence are available. Call 1 888 310 1122 or 911 if in danger.
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Dryden
OPP
Zealand
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