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• New Canadian Ranger Patrols Open in Cat Lake and Pikangikum

  24-02-2019 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Peter MoonTHUNDER BAY – The Canadian Rangers have expanded their presence in the Far North of Ontario with the addition of new patrols in Cat Lake and Pikangikum First Nations.
  “It’s a big step forward for the Rangers,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Richardson, commanding officer of the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, which now commands 630 Rangers in 27 remote and isolated First Nation communities.
  “It allows us to provide Ranger capabilities for emergency r
  
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• Weather Alerts and Warnings Impacting Northwestern Ontario

  24-02-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Winter cold and blowing snow are going to impact Northwestern Ontario over the next day or so.
  Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for areas to the west of Thunder Bay, and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect as well as a Blizzard Warning for Sault Ste Marie.
  The weather across Southeastern Ontario and into Northern Ontario is likely to impact highways, there is already a list of highway closures in effect to the east of Thunder Bay.
  Check 511.ca for the lates
  
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• Winter Weather Update 5 – Blowing Snow Advisory – February 24/19 1:00 PM

  24-02-2019 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The Winter Storm Warning for Thunder Bay has been lifted.
  Environment Canada says now a blowing snow advisory is in effect. The temperature is expected to get much colder through the day and into Monday.
  Weather Conditions Impact Local Highways#Closure #Nipigon #HWY11 is closed in both directions E of Nipigon due to road and weather conditions. #ONStorm
  — 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) February 24, 2019Blowing snow advisory in effect for:City of Thunder BayPoor vis
  
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• Heavy snow, high winds expected Sunday in Northwestern Ontario

  24-02-2019 18:19 via cbc.ca
  Northern Ontario residents are being warned about heavy snowfall, high winds and low visibility Sunday as a winter storm passes through the region.
  
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• Dakota Buttar Leads Canadian Contingent at PBR’s Iron Cowboy Finishing 10th

  24-02-2019 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  by Kacie AlbertLOS ANGELES – Leading the Canadian contingent in Los Angeles, Dakota Buttar (Kindersley, Saskatchewan) finished 10th at the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast Iron Cowboy, presented by Ariat inside the STAPLES Center.
  The 26-year-old first rode William (MG Bucking Bulls) for 80.25 points in Round 1, becoming the first cowboy to record a ride at the first-ever elite tour event in the city.
  Buttar then brought the sold-out crowd to its feet Saturday night when co
  
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• Canadian Army Commendations for Preventing Indigenous Youth Suicides

  24-02-2019 17:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Peter MoonTHUNDER BAY – Six members of the headquarters staff of the Canadian Rangers in Ontario have been awarded prestigious Canadian Army commendations for preventing youth suicides.
  The awards recognize the outstanding service of the six soldiers during a youth suicide crisis in July and August 2017, in the remote Oji-Cree communities of Nibinamik and Wapekeka First Nations in the Far North of Ontario.
  Major Charles Ohlke, Master Warrant Officer Barry Borton, and Warrant Officers Be
  
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• Weather Update – Extreme Cold Warning Issued

  24-02-2019 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  DRYDEN – WEATHER – Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the City of Dryden. The Alert includes Vermilion Bay, Ignace and English River. Also included are Kenora, Red Lake, Ear Falls and Grassy Narrows.
  11:17 AM EST Sunday 24 February 2019Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:Dryden – Vermilion Bay
  Ignace – English River
  Ear Falls – Perrault Falls – Western Lac Seul
  Red Lake – Woodland Caribou Park
  Kenora – Grassy Narrows – W
  
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• WEATHER – Winter Storm Update 4 – February 24/18 – 10:45 am

  24-02-2019 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Blowing snow and falling snow are impacting travel on highways east of Thunder Bay.#Incident #Rossport #HWY17 approx 2 km E of Pays Plat, all lanes are blocked in both directions due to a disabled tractor trailer. Traffic control is en route. #ONStorm
  — 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) February 24, 2019
  #PaysPlat #CaversHill #Hwy17 Tractor Trailer Units stuck on the hills. Expect delays. Use caution in the area.
  — Schreiber Fire (@Schfire) Febru
  
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• Sioux Lookout OPP Detachment Changes Announced

  24-02-2019 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
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  SIOUX LOOKOUT – REGIONAL – February has brought two changes in frontline staffing for the Sioux Lookout OPP. Constable Ben BYE has accepted a road assignment as an Acting Sergeant, leaving the Community Safety/Mobilization Officer (CSO/CMO) role that he has successfully filled the past two years.
  This position has been taken over by Constable Andrea DEGAGNE. Constable DEGAGNE joined the Sioux Lookout OPP in February of 2018 and has
  
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• Winter Storm Update – February 24/2019 08:30 AM

  24-02-2019 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Environment Canada has updated the Winter Storm Warning for Thunder Bay. While only light snow fell overnight, along with at times freezing drizzle, Environment Canada is still calling for 15 to 20 cm of snow today and blowing snow this afternoon and evening.
  The weather service says snow will be heavy at times this morning through the evening.
  In addition, northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are expected this morning through tonight resulting in very po
  
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• Consider piping Alberta oil to Thunder Bay and on to market via Seaway | Column - Nation Valley News

  24-02-2019 09:00 via nationvalleynews.com
  Consider piping Alberta oil to Thunder Bay and on to market via Seaway | Column  Nation Valley Newsby Garfield Marks. Thunder Bay, Ontario, the largest Canadian port of the St. Lawrence Seaway located on the west end of Lake Superior, 1850 km from Hardisty ...
  
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• Kings look to get back in the win column against Thunder - NBCSports.com

  24-02-2019 00:28 via nbcsports.com
  Kings look to get back in the win column against Thunder  NBCSports.comKings look to snap two-game skid on the road against the high-powered Thunder.
  
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