Fire destroys nursing station prompting medical evacuations
Cat Lake First Nation evacuated residents with cancer, diabetes, and addiction support after a fire destroyed the nursing station. Chief Russell Wesley said affected people left Monday evening and emphasized long-term planning and rapid resolution efforts by tribal council technical teams.
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Warm weather closes outdoor rinks early in Thunder Bay
The city announces all outdoor rinks except the refrigerated Prince Arthur's Landing will close for the season due to softening ice and forecast high temperatures. Cory Halvorsen says the refrigerated rink will open daily but may close if temperatures rise. Signage will note closures at Prince Arthur's Landing and more details are online.
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Swans Arrive Early Along Thunder Bay Migratory Route
Laura Nickelsen reports two large swans have appeared near Shabaqua Corners along Highway 11 weeks ahead of their usual April arrival. The birds swim a local river amid ice patches, returning to the same spot each spring on their migratory route. Swans mate for life.
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Bonot Leads Fort William Curling to 4-1 at Brier
Trevor Bonot and his Bonot rink from Fort William Curling Club Thunder Bay defeated Ontario 10-6 at the Brier in Regina to move to 4-1 heading into the evening draw. The team includes Mike McCarville Jordan Potts and Kurtis Byrd and has a day off before two round robin games Thursday.
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