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In its heyday, Roy Lamore estimates Port Arthur Branch No. 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion had 1,500 members. Today, that number has dwindled to less than 300. Across the region, the trend is no different. In Nipigon, membership has dropped to 50.

The court proceedings for a man charged with murder will continue in April. Jeffrey Morris Kakegamic, 32, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of breach of probation in connection with the death of Martin Fabian Achneepineskum.

THUNDER BAY -- City police are looking for a man who offered a ride to a 16-year-old girl Thursday morning. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the girl was waiting for a school bus just before 9 a.m. on Market Street by East Avenue.

It appears elementary teachers in Thunder Bay will continue to refrain from extra-curricular activities.

The local energy task force and the Ontario Power Authority are narrowing the gap in their energy projection needs for the impending mining boom.

To obtain maximum value from the Ring of Fire, the province needs to invest in infrastructure including an all-weather road, says Ontario’s finance minister. Finance Minister Charles Sousa held a teleconference in Sault Ste.

Adam Waito would like to thank the Academy.

Thunder Bay’s water quality got a thumbs up in 2012, but keeping it safe could cost the city $200 million over the next 20 years.

KENORA, Ont. -- After just over a day of deliberations, the jury in a Kenora murder case has delivered a guilty verdict against Kenneth Ivall.

A seven-year veteran of the Thunder Bay Police Service is facing an assault charge in court.