TBT NEWSHOUR: Aug. 11, 2023: Red Lake loses doctor
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Red Lake Clinic Faces Doctor Shortage and Funding CutA Red Lake clinic is warning residents of shorter appointments and longer wait times due to a shortage of physicians and a provincial cut to its doctor allocation. The clinic's funding has decreased, exacerbating existing challenges in recruiting doctors and locum physicians. The community is concerned about the negative impact on medical services, including the closure of a Saturday urgent care clinic.
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Winners of Long Lake Stewardship Septic Pump-Out Draw AnnouncedLong Lake Stewardship has announced the winners of its Septic Pump-Out Draw, with two lake residents winning a $500 pump-out prize. The draw was open to lake residents who purchased a membership in Long Lake Stewardship. Additionally, an eight-year-old named Ellie Dacey won a gift basket containing various environmentally-friendly products and recreational items. The draws were held at the Long Lake General Store, with tickets drawn by co-owner Mike Foligno. The Long Lake Stewardship Committee, consisting of nine volunteers, works to preserve and protect the water quality, ecosystem, and natural habitat of Long Lake, while also promoting responsible and sustainable activities in the area.
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Another Double Homicide Reported in Kirkland LakePolice in Kirkland Lake have discovered the bodies of a male and a female during a well-being check at a residence on Kirkpatrick Street. The investigation is in its early stages, and details about the homicides are limited. Residents are advised to expect a heightened police presence in the area, although there is no immediate threat to public safety. This is the second double homicide in less than two weeks, following the deaths of Amanda Lachapelle and Gabriel Marecki on July 30. The names of the latest victims have not been released yet.
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13-Year-Old Girl Rescued from Drowning at Sasamat LakePort Moody Police are warning the public about the dangers of swimming in Sasamat Lake after a 13-year-old girl, who couldn't swim, was pulled out of the water by a bystander. This incident follows a similar drowning incident last month. Authorities are urging caution and emphasizing the importance of personal flotation devices and close supervision.
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Double Homicide Reported in Kirkland LakePolice in Kirkland Lake have reported another double homicide, with the bodies of a male and a female found at a residence on Kirkpatrick Street. The investigation is in its early stages and details are limited. Residents are advised to expect a heightened police presence in the area, although there is no immediate threat to public safety. This is the second double homicide in less than two weeks, with the previous case being initially classified as a death investigation before being determined as a double murder. The names of the victims in the recent incident have not been released yet, and investigators are looking into any potential connections between the two homicides.
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