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• Willmar Stingers Dominate Thunder Bay Border Cats with a 21-2 Victory

  01-07-2023 14:24 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS — The Willmar Stingers continued their winning streak with a commanding 21-2 victory over the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Friday night at Port Arthur Stadium. The Stingers showcased an impressive offensive performance, utilizing a combination of hits and walks to secure their dominant win. With the victory, Willmar (24-7) solidified their position as the Great Plains West Division first-half champions in the Northwoods League.
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• June 30, 2023 Northwest District 44 Active Wildfires – No New Fires Confirmed

  01-07-2023 14:16 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Wildfire Update – As of the late afternoon of June 30, no new fires have been confirmed in the Northwest Region. However, the region continues to face multiple ongoing fires, demanding significant attention and resources.
  Active Fires in the Northwest Region
  The Northwest Region currently reports a total of 44 active fires. Among these, eight fires remain uncontrolled, three are being held, seven are under control, and 25 are being monitored. Over the past 24 hours
  
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• Northeast Wildfire Update – June 30, 2023

  01-07-2023 14:10 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Northeast Region: 19 Active Fires
  Sault Ste Marie – Wildfire Update – As of the latest update at 18:30, there are currently 19 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Among these, 4 fires remain uncontrolled, 4 are being held, 5 are under control, and 6 are under observation.
  No New Fires Confirmed Today
  Fortunately, no new fires have been confirmed in the region today. However, the existing fires continue to demand attention and resources from firefighting crews.
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• Opinion: Some lives are not as important

  01-07-2023 14:04 via netnewsledger.com
  
  By Jim Mauro
  What is it about tragedies that make people go out of their way to listen, read, or even watch? It seems that horrific events can bring out some questionable reactions by us human beings.
  During my policing career, I had to attend cases of serious injury and death. Suicides were always a cause of hesitation for me, especially one very graphic one. It was a necessary but unwelcome part of the job. Telling a family member that someone had passed away was never easy.
  I also disliked ac
  
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• PGA TOUR Canada: Trio Rises to Top of ATB Classic Leaderboard

  01-07-2023 13:59 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Eric Lilleboe’s Stellar 63 Joins Galletti and Lamb in Three-Way Tie at 12-Under
  SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta – The ATB Classic is heating up as three golfers emerge as the frontrunners after the second round. Eric Lilleboe, with an impressive 9-under 63, has joined Nicolo Galletti and Davis Lamb at the top of the leaderboard, all tied at 12-under.
  Lilleboe’s Record-Breaking Round
  Eric Lilleboe, hailing from Okemos, Michigan, showcased his skills with an extraordinary round, carding n
  
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• Thunder Bay Public Library unveils custom woodwork by Sheridan ... - Anishinabek News

  01-07-2023 13:04 via news.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay Public Library unveils custom woodwork by Sheridan ...  Anishinabek News
  
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• Drug Charges Laid on Wanted Female: Melanie KOLISNIK is Arrested

  01-07-2023 02:58 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Wanted Individual Arrested, Leading to Drug Charges
  KENORA, ON – A wanted woman’s arrest has led to charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police reports. The woman was initially sought for bail violations, which ultimately exposed her involvement in drug-related activities.
  On the morning of June 29, 2023, police officers spotted a vehicle being driven by the wanted woman on Veterans Dr, Kenora. A subsequent traffic stop and arres
  
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• Federal Court Grants Interim Relief to Ontario’s Indigenous Police Services

  01-07-2023 02:47 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – News – On Friday, June 30th, 2023, the Federal Court has partially granted an emergency motion for interim relief, filed by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) on behalf of three Indigenous Police Services: Anishinabek Police Service (APS), Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), and UCCM Anishnaabe Police (UCCM).
  The court order, issued by the Honourable Justice Denis Gascon on June 14, 2023, provides the police services with relief from compliance with certain
  
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• In major ruling, feds to extend funding for Indigenous police services

  01-07-2023 02:24 via cbc.ca
  
  In a ruling that lawyer Julian Falconer calls “groundbreaking,” a federal court has ordered Public Safety Canada to extend funding to three Indigenous police services for 12 months, after the groups faced shutdown due to a lack of funding.
  
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