Dryden Man Injured in Emo Sawmill Accident
Devin Potter was severely injured in a May 28 sawmill accident at Manitou Forest Products in Emo. Arteries and tendons in his left arm were damaged, surgery in Winnipeg raised the possibility of amputation, and officials say the Ministry of Labour is investigating with details withheld.
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Lakehead University 2024 graduates celebrate milestone
About 2,000 Lakehead University students in Thunder Bay marked the class of 2024 with ceremonies at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Speeches praised perseverance amid COVID and shared memories of four years, while a parallel rally outside urged the university to disclose and divest from military and defense ties related to Palestine.
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Lakehead University evolves with goals and community focus
Gillian Siddall marks her first year at Lakehead University by highlighting growth toward reconciliation and experiential learning, plus a new veterinary program partnership with the University of Guelph. She notes non disruptive Palestine rally participation, plans for remote communities, online learning value, and two northernThunder Bay campuses.
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ATV day-trippers boost Ontario tourism economy
Police report eight drivers and one passenger killed so far this year in ATV crashes, more than double last year. An OPP release notes one third of fatalities involved alcohol or drugs and that more than half of the deceased were helmetless. Helmets are required in Ontario except on private property. Ontario has over 285,000 insured ATVs and side-by-sides, with day-trippers spending over 250 on gas, meals, and expenses per outing.
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Rosslyn woman charged with impaired driving after Neebing crash
A 68 year old Rosslyn resident Janet Slipetz faces impaired driving charges after a single vehicle crash on Highway 61 near Neebing around 6 15 am Sunday. Police say she also faces a more than 80 milligrams blood alcohol reading offence and her Thunder Bay court appearance is set for July 17. None of the charges are proven in court.
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Woman charged with impaired driving after speeding stop
A 41-year-old Thunder Bay woman, Jessica McLaughlin, was charged with impaired driving after a pickup truck was stopped for speeding on Highway 11 17. Police encountered her around 10:30 p.m. She faces operation with a blood alcohol reading above 80 milligrams and is to appear in Thunder Bay court on July 10. The charge is unproven in court.
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