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In another internet-related announcement Wednesday, the Federal Government said that they are giving the Kenora District Services Board almost $5 million.
Henry Wall is the Chief Administrative Officer and says the money will be used to connect over 4,200 homes in the area with high-speed internet.
“This is going to happen very fast,” says Wall, “the time frames are tight, but we’ve been preparing a long time for this. This is such a great opportunity and such a monumental event for our region, for the district of Kenora, and the work is underway.
KDSB chair Barry Baltesson says it’s a welcome announcement.
Kenora, ON, Canada / 89.5 The Lake
May 14, 2021 | 6:50 AM
A man charged in connection with a serious assault in Mishkeegogmang (New Osnaburgh) First Nation has now been charged with second-degree murder.
Provincial Police say 32-year old Jerry Fox was initially charged with aggravated assault in the May 1st incident.
Police were called to a Henry Street home around 7:00 in the morning that day.
A 17-year-old was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Lynnora Mikenak succumbed to her injuries a couple of days later.
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32-year-old Jerry Fox of Mishkeegogamang First Nation is expected to face additional charges as a result.
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Officers with the OPP have confirmed the victim of a serious assault in Mishkeegogamang First Nation has passed away from their injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 17-year-old Lynnora Mikenak, also known as Lynorra Lawson, of Mishkeegogamang.
The OPP and Nishnawbe Aski Nation police service responded to a Henry Street residence after reports of an assault at 7 a.m. on May 1, airlifted the victim to a nearby hospital, and arrested 32-year-old Jerry Fox of Mishkeegogamang.
Fox was initially charged with aggravated assault and remanded into custody. He remains in custody and additional charges are pending, as the OPP says their investigation is now considered a homicide.
The incident was reported to police early Saturday morning.
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A 32-year-old man is in custody after a serious assault, where the victim had to be air-lifted to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The OPP say at 7 a.m. on May 1, officers provided assistance to officers with the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, who were responding to an assault at a Henry Street residence.
As a result of the investigation, 32-year-old Jerry Fox of Mishkeegogamang First Nation has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. He’s been remanded into custody until his next court date.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).