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2 Bearskin Lake residents charged with drug possession

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An investigation in Bearskin Lake has led to the discovery of nearly $30,000 in illegal drugs.

A 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested on drug possession charges.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service says quantities of crack cocaine and cocaine were found after officers executed a search warrant at a home in the remote community.

Police also seized $15,000 in cash and items related to drug trafficking.

The accused, who were later released, are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Arson Not Suspected In Bearskin Lake Fire

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Nishnawbe Aski Police say arson isn’t suspected in the Sunday fire that destroyed their detachment in Bearskin Lake First Nation.

Police say the cause remains unknown and the investigation is on-going.

There were no reported injuries and there were no people in custody at the time of the blaze.

Meantime, Police say “the current realities with regard to limited resources due to the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus will affect any estimations on the completion of both the investigation and the opening date of the new detachment that is currently under construction.”

People who need the police in Bearskin Lake First Nation may call cellular number 807-633-4936 for assistance.

Local community members may also approach the police for assistance.

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Fire Destroys Police Station In Bearskin Lake

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No one was injured in a devastating fire in Bearskin Lake First Nation over the weekend.

The blaze destroyed the Nishnawbe Aski Nation police station.

NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the detachment was one of the oldest in NAN territory.

Fiddler adds a new station is currently being built and without any delays construction should be completed in two months.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

(Photo Credit: Gary Kam)

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Bearskin Lake Getting Break From Flooding

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The evacuation of Bearskin Lake First Nation has been put on hold after flood water from the Severn River has started to pull back.

On its’ Facebook page the Nishnawbe Aski Nation notes the community, about 425-kilometres north of Sioux Lookout, is using its own resources such as sandbags.

Kaspuskasing has still offered to take evacuees should the need arise.

The nursing station is in use, and the only way to drive along flooded roads is with large trucks.

NAN also states the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is considering ways to break up the ice from the river which caused a State of Emergency to be declared over the weekend.

That includes using explosives or heavy equipment.