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First Nation declares state of emergency in wake of tragic deaths

First Nation declares state of emergency in wake of tragic deaths

O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation chief says immediate help needed to cope with daily emergencies and tragedies, including a recent homicide and another woman’s death from exposure.
Woman hit man with vehicle on winter road near St. Theresa Point, RCMP say

Woman hit man with vehicle on winter road near St. Theresa Point, RCMP say

 43-year-old man who was pinned under a vehicle was extricated but died of his injuries at the nursing station.
Lynn Lake gold mining project receives federal environmental approval

Lynn Lake gold mining project receives federal environmental approval

Conditions of approval for Alamos Gold’s open-pit mining of two historical gold mines including measures designed to limit the project’s impact on woodland caribou habitat and populations.
No tax increase, no use of surplus in next year’s school district budget

No tax increase, no use of surplus in next year’s school district budget

2023-24 school year budget will be 2.6 per cent higher than current year’s.
Man arrested for trio of Thompson road rage incidents

Man arrested for trio of Thompson road rage incidents

45-year-old suspect is accused of throwing a cup of coffee at a vehicle whose driver honked at him, assaulting or threatening two drivers and punching another car’s passenger side mirror while driving.
13 northern First Nations obtain specialized medical transport vehicles

13 northern First Nations obtain specialized medical transport vehicles

12 people from seven First Nations are now qualified to work as emergency medical responders after completing 11-week training program and passing exam.
Privatization of transportation blamed for delaying justice in Northern Manitoba

Privatization of transportation blamed for delaying justice in Northern Manitoba

People working in the justice system continue to deal with sudden cancellations of flights and delays in getting to northern communities.
Split Lake assault victim dies of injuries

Split Lake assault victim dies of injuries

42-year-old man charged with aggravated assault after Feb. 24 altercation re-arrested March 2 on manslaughter charge.
NRHA announces next CEO

NRHA announces next CEO

Raj Sewda will take over as the health region’s top executive on April 1; current CEO Helga Bryant is resigning March 30.
South Indian Lake woman dies from exposure after snowmobile she was on gets stuck

South Indian Lake woman dies from exposure after snowmobile she was on gets stuck

RCMP say the 28-year-old woman was outside for approximately 12 hours while a companion walked 16 kilometres back to the community to get help.
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