Air quality warnings persist as fires drive evacuations regionwide
Widespread smoke from fires near the Manitoba border prompts air quality advisories for nearly two dozen communities in the Northwest. Evacuations extend to Deer Lake First Nation and Webequie First Nation, with Kenora area fires still not under control. A cold front may bring rain later in the week, easing fire danger.
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Kenora
Nestor Falls
Sioux Narrows
Northwestern Health Unit
Pearl Street murder tied to Loon brothers arrest
A post mortem links Rus Russow to fatal head neck and torso injuries from a knife and weight. Investigators ID two suspects, Travis Loon and his brother Harley Loon, from a blood shoeprint and video. Both are charged with first degree murder and await sentencing later this month.
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Travis Loon
Harley Loon
United Way Renames Novemburger Campaign to Ultimate Burger Battle
The United Way of Thunder Bay announced a name change for the annual fundraiser from Novemburger to United Way's Ultimate Burger Battle. The event expands beyond November, aims to involve more United Ways across Canada, and maintains focus on funding regional food programs while supporting local restaurants and businesses. The tasting party returns Oct. 29 at Lakehead University Outpost with tickets selling in September.
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Thunder Bay drug bust nets multiple charges and seizures
A Thunder Bay drug trafficking probe led to five suspects charged with 35 offences and the seizure of more than seven kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, oxycodone, cannabis, hash oil, a firearm, cash, and eight cellphones. Police urged tips to OPP and Crime Stoppers.
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Teen charged after late night Thunder Bay robbery
A 17 year old male faces robbery mischief trespassing resisting peace officer and probation breach charges after a Sunday incident at 1100 Arthur Street West where a knife was shown and a bicycle stolen. He was remanded awaiting court. A separate fire east of Atikokan on Nickleby Lake Road is under investigation with foul play possible. Police and fire services responded with no injuries reported. An Atikokan area probe into a drug trafficking case led to multiple arrests and seizures including firearms cocaine methamphetamine and psilocybin from a Marathon residence. A 42 year old Wunnumin Lake man was charged with impaired and dangerous driving on Highway 61 near Thunder Bay. He faces enhanced charges and a June 25 court date.
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Ontario
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Wunnumin Lake
Suganaqueb
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Local Journalism Initiative
Chronicle-Journal
Dryden appoints new top leadership treasurer director of finance
Dryden council approves Mohammed Azim as treasurer and director of finance replacing Steven Lansdell-Roll who left to join the Kenora District Services Board. Mayor Harrison calls the role a key leadership position as Azim, former Siksika Nation accountant, steps into the post. Thunder Bay Feeds marks 50th anniversary on June 12 with events and community memories.
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Siksika Nation
Calgary
Steven Lansdell-Roll
Kenora District Services Board
Jack Harri
Thunder Bay
Townline Road
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Kathy McGowan
Abby Vanlenthe
Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
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