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Firefighters say a working smoke alarm helped residents of a Mercier Street home extinguish a small fire and escape from the residence unharmed Monday morning.

Despite fears that a methadone clinic would scare away potential business, many area residents say their neighbourhood has been business as usual since the Frederica Street treatment centre began operating.

Heather McLeod has fulfilled another one of her dreams. The former CBC-Radio host hung up her microphone and decided to pursue her other dream – write a book.

Mavis Wood wants to do her fair share to keep the world clean. The 71-year-old grandmother of three said she wanted to be a senior who helped keep the world a clean green place.

For the third time in less than a year, a Thunder Bay Credit Union has been the target of an armed robber.

While forgiveness was discussed during the final day of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Thunder Bay, leaders there hope people never forget.

A six-month undercover investigation has led to 153 drug-related charges being laid against 37 people in the Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Ignace areas.

The union representing local firefighters and the city have reached a settlement for an interim wage increase. The City of Thunder Bay announced Friday afternoon that the settlement had been reached, but released few other details.

A member of the Thunder Bay Police Service is being recognized for his many community contributions. Const. Jim Wright will receive an appreciation award from the Westfort Kiwanis Club on Monday.

Christmas Cheer’s Linda Gambee says she wishes she didn’t have to keep increasing the charity’s goal each year, but she has to be realistic. Despite surpassing their 2009 goal by $20,000, they spent far more than that.