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That was the reaction of residents after Eabametoong Coun. John Louie Oskineegish gave the go-ahead while they were eating a meal at the Valhalla Inn on Tuesday.
Officials declared the state of emergency just days later — July 8 — in the community 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. “I think as far as being in a place like this, for me it was good, but at the same time we[didn’t] want to leave [our home],” Oskineegish added. “[The] hospitality with the hotel [was terrific], and all the people that were working on our mental health, the police, fire, and the community. I just like to thank everybody, and all the workers [who helped with] coordinating, and sending people back and forth from our homes.
“[I’ve] been trying to contact my own family, just to make sure everybody is okay [upon their return]," Oskineegish said. "[My wife and I] didn't have a difficult time as far as staying here. It was a good stay for us, and I enjoyed staying here for two or three weeks.”
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