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By the end of the school year, Kristen Wall will be able to say she’s a professional artist. That is if all goes well during her first professional art gallery, which premiered at Definitely Superior Art Gallery Friday.

Michael Robinson isn’t afraid of taking chances.

A day after Kashechewan flood victims headed home, the city is playing host to 122 more evacuees.

Keeley Sweitzer walked into Intercity Shopping Centre on Saturday with long, flowing golden locks. The 12-year-old walked out with a bag full of hair.

Residents will be seeing their hydro rates going up by more than 6 per cent. Officials with the Ontario Energy Board released their decision on the rates for Thunder Bay Hydro Friday. Residents should expect an increase of 6.

Bob Rae will be the voice of Matawa First Nations when consulting with the province on future developments in the Ring of Fire area.

The George Jeffrey Children's Centre has introduced Juliana Jason as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jason moves into her new role after stepping down as Executive Director of Revera Thunder Bay.

Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation are on their way home.

The hearing date for standing at the joint inquest into the sudden deaths of seven Aboriginal youths has been set for June 11. Kasabonika Lake’s Jethro Anderson, 15, was the first to die, on Nov. 11, 2001.

Valerie Haigh has been growing her hair for the past 12 years.