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A mother from Hurkett now has some extra money to put toward her children’s' education, courtesy of the Independent Living Resource Centre and RBC.

Band officials have declared a state of emergency on the Constance Lake First Nation. The move comes following an algae bloom that appeared eight days ago on the lake that supplies drinking water for the Reserve.

A federal government investment will improve runways at a pair of remote northern airports in this area. MP Greg Rickford (Con. Kenora) made the $3-million announcement on behalf of Transport Minister John Baird Wednesday.

Another major hurdle has been cleared Tuesday in the ongoing efforts to revive Terrace Bay Pulp.

A piece of Canadian history flew into town Tuesday with a unique opportunity for Thunder Bay.

Environment Canada dropped its Tornado watch for the city and region Tuesday evening. The watch, issued Tuesday afternoon, stated thunderstorms capable of producing brief, isolated tornadoes could hit the city and other areas of the Northwest.

Ontario’s plan to enforce a zero alcohol tolerance for drivers under 22 years old is a step in the right direction, says the president of MADD Thunder Bay. On Aug.

The NDP health critic wants the federal government to be more involved with the province for health-care management.

Lorraine Paquette first travelled to Africa in 1978 and instantly fell in love with the people; she knew the continent would be a big part of her life.

Tim Hus has some big stompin’ boots to fill.