Ignace appoints Baigrie as full time mayor in 3-2 vote
Baigrie, who has served as interim mayor since March last year, is chosen by Ignace council in a 3-2 vote over Jodie Defeo. The decision paves the way for steering talks on hosting a deep geological repository and strengthening Indigenous relations while growing the tax base.
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Ignace
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Township of Ignace
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OPG project near Kakabeka Falls to boost local economy
Ontario Power Generation plans a 100 million upgrade to the Kakabeka Falls Generating Station led by Bird Construction. The two year project will add 27 MW, raise output by 18 percent, and create demand for hotel rooms as workers surge to the area. Local mayor predicts busy times as Indigenous groups stress partnership and reconciliation efforts.
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Kelsey Shaffer Paterson
Ontario Power Generation
Kakabeka
Shaffer Paterson
Toronto
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OPG
Oliver Paipoonge
Lucy Kloosterhuis
Kloosterhuis
Fort William
Reconciliation push marks Liberal step toward Indigenous rights
Hajdu cited 2021 legislation embedding the reconciliation declaration after an Eden Valley Reserve visit west of Calgary. A Haidu Anandasangaree statement framed the Liberals as committed allies, while noting ongoing efforts to address past wrongs and rebuild relations with Indigenous communities.
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Hajdu
Eden Valley
Calgary
Haidu
Gary Anandasangaree
Trudeau
Liberals
Ste
Phen Harper
Anandasangaree
Red Rock public events open with library programs and bridge closure
Red Rock sees a busy start to winter with kids sliding at the hill by Red Rock Inn and a library schedule including Blind Date With A Book from Jan 9 to Feb 14 and 24 in 2024 Book Bingo. Trout Creek Bridge will close temporarily Jan 23 with detours via Escape Road.
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Nipigon
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Salls Street
SGDSE
Earlyon Child and Family Centre
Red Rock Inn
Pass Lake seeks firefighting volunteers
Pass Lake's volunteer fire department plans a spring recruitment drive to expand a small pool of responders. President Marcelle Paulin notes the self governed, non municipal department relies on local households and funds a $25 000 to $40 000 annual budget with equipment supplied by the province and mutual aid from nearby services. The annual meeting is January 25 at the Pass Lake community hall.
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Paulin
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Carl Clutchey
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