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Busy Road Work Season Under Way
Red River Road Westbound Closed from Hill Street to Rupert Street
City to Host Additional Evacuees from Deer Lake First NationThe City of Thunder Bay will welcome 101 evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation which is currently under threat from a 27,549 hectare fire, RED 051, burning 15 km away from Deer Lake and growing in size due to weather conditions.
The 101 people, who are considered stage one primary evacuees – members of the community’s vulnerable population, are anticipated to arrive this afternoon.
Chippewa Park DayJULY 15, 2021
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2021, Chippewa Park will officially be 100 years old; and
WHEREAS, prior to the official opening, the park was named “Chippewa” to acknowledge the original inhabitants of the land; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 1921, the Mayor of Fort William, Albert Huge “A.H.
City to Host Poplar Hill First Nation Forest Fire EvacueesThe City of Thunder Bay is preparing to receive evacuees from Poplar Hill First Nation today due to the close proximity of the 350 hectare forest fire, RED065, which began on July 5, and is currently burning 10 km west of the community and poses an immediate threat to public safety.
Up to 300 members of the community’s vulnerable population will be arriving in Thunder Bay this afternoon.
Outdoor Fire Ban to Take Effect in Thunder BaySection of John Street Road Closed July 12-16
Municipal Emergency Control Group Encourages Community to Get VaccinatedThe City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. The group continues to meet bi-weekly to provide a coordinated approach to the community’s pandemic response.
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