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May 15, 2020 0

Kashechewan makes flood preparations

A Flood Watch was issued for the Albany River on May 2 with Kashechewan and Fort Albany residents warned to keep a close watch on river conditions as ice break up may be occurring upriver. The...

May 15, 2020 0

NAN focused on flattening COVID-19 curve to keep communities safe

Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler stressed the importance of keeping focused on flattening the curve of the COVID-19 global pandemic during his May 5 update on the Wawatay Radio Network.

“I just...

May 02, 2020 0

Junior Canadian Rangers cancel Camp Loon because of COVID-19

Camp Loon, which annually attracts top Junior Canadian Rangers to more than a week of advanced leadership training, will not be held in August because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic....

Apr 27, 2020 0

Canadian Rangers go on active service in remote First Nations

More than 100 Canadian Rangers have been placed on active duty in 30 First Nations across the Far North of Ontario as part of the Canadian Armed Forces initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Mar 28, 2020 0

Muskrat Dam closes borders, Thunder Bay bans visitation at hospital

Muskrat Dam is closing its borders after March 27 to all traffic except for medical trips approved by a practicing physician due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“Here in Muskrat Dam the...