Community News
Sioux Lookout Fire 35 - June 30 update from MNR on evacuation and situation
July 2, 2011 - 3:46pm | by Anonymoushttps://www.box.net/shared/xux6ms81335fk0hblvkk
Above is a link to download footage of SLK 35. The video was taken on June 30, it shows aerial shots of the fire with minimal fire behaviour, and a OMNR Fire Crew working on the fire.
SLK 35 & SLK 38 Situation Update
Prepared: July 2, 2011
Valid for: July 2, 2011
US judge rules that global warming is threatening the survival of the polar bear
June 30, 2011 - 9:40pm | by brianbeatonFrom CBC.ca
Threat to polar bears is real, U.S. judge rules
The Associated Press - Jun 30, 2011
A U.S. judge on Thursday backed a finding by government scientists that global warming is threatening the survival of the polar bear.
Chief Connie Gray-McKay sends message to Mishkeegogamang First Nation Evacuees
June 30, 2011 - 1:20am | by AnonymousHello,
The link below is to download a m4v video of Chief Gray-Mckay sending a message to all the Mishkeegogamang Evacuees. It was taken on June 28.
I am an Information Officer for MNR Fire. I was fortunate enough to get some time to speak with the Chief, as you can imagine she has been very busy.
The video starts by showing a NAPS Officer ensuring that all the pets are being fed in the community, then goes to the Chief's address.
This video was shown to the evacuees in all the host locations on June 29.
KO Secondary Student Services logo contest for the KO Education department
June 29, 2011 - 11:43pm | by brianbeatonAnnouncement ...
KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK SECONDARY
STUDENT SERVICES (KOSSS)
216 Algoma Street South
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3C2
Phone: (807) 346-4204 Ext. 1709
Fax: (807) 346-4330
Toll Free: 1-888-893-4111
Fort Severn First Nation voting day - June 30 - Participate either in person or by phone
June 29, 2011 - 6:34pm | by AnonymousFort Severn FN voting day Thursday, June 30, 2011
10:00am-6:00pm EST
Phone in votes call: 807-478-1171-1170
Councillor Candidates
Bell Canada pays $10 million fine for charging customers more than advertised rates
June 28, 2011 - 9:11pm | by brianbeatonFrom CBC.ca
Bell Canada pays $10M over misleading ads
Jun 28, 2011
Bell has also agreed to stop making the claims.
The penalty is the maximum amount allowed under the Competition Act.
Mishkeegogamang First Nation asking community members to stay away until it is safe
June 25, 2011 - 8:59pm | by AnonymousPRESS RELEASE
Mishkeegogamang First Nation provides pictures and videos of fire and families
June 24, 2011 - 7:47pm | by brianbeatonJamie Ray met with Jeff Loon who asked that pictures of the fire be made available to family and friends. Click on the link below.
http://media.knet.ca/v/Mishkeegogamang+Fire/
Mitch Miller with MNR also provided another link to videos and photos from the fire ...
http://www.box.net/shared/aflafaaejtcu6x0herxs
Mitch Miller
Videographer / Information Officer
Fort Severn First Nation chief presents the Cree relationship with polar bears at Quebec gathering
June 24, 2011 - 1:28pm | by brianbeatonOfficials from Nunavut, Nunavit, the James Bay Cree as well as from Canada, Quebec and Ontario gathered in Quebec City (June 22, 2011) to discuss strategies to address climate change and the future of the polar bear in the southern Hudson Bay region.
Chief Matthew Kakekaspan of Fort Severn First Nation addressed Cree concerns with respect to the decisions of various governments to list the polar bear as an endangered species in spite of little scientific data that suggests the polar bear population is declining.
Deer Lake First Nation searching for school principal for September
June 23, 2011 - 2:23pm | by AnonymousPRINCIPAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEER LAKE FIRST NATION
