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After a lot of hard work over the last couple of years, Confederation College graduates were excited about the future as they received their diplomas Friday.

The federal government has spent millions of dollars shipping bottled water to a remote First Nation community with an ineffective water treatment plant. Marten Falls First Nation has had a boil water advisory since 2007.

Shawn Wright’s insurance will only cover 75 per cent of the flood damages done to his Hargrave Street home. “I’m losing 25 per cent plus lost wages, etcetera, etcetera. It’s hard to live from that right now,” he said.

The Premier is assuring the city that help is on the way. On Thursday, Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office released a letter he sent to Mayor Keith Hobbs.

Erika Maki goes to Easter Seals’ summer camp to feel normal. The 18-year-old participated in the organization’s Leaders in Training program and said it was an entertaining and worthwhile experience.

Confederation College is getting ready for its graduation ceremonies scheduled to take place Friday. More than 1,200 people will receive their diplomas during the convocation ceremonies.

Even with rain in the weekend forecast, the city is hoping Monday will bring some good news as crews continue to deal with a flooded treatment plant. There are currently two pumps operating at the Atlantic Avenue treatment plant.

OPP officials say they have a 19-year-old Grassy Narrows man in custody in connection with the death of another man from that community.

The Webequie First Nation is expressing frustration with one of the major players in the Ring of Fire. Community leaders say they are disappointed with Noront Resources and the slow progress being made on reaching agreements.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is now recommending those involved in flood clean-up efforts get a tetanus shot.