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UPDATE: Large Barn Fire In Dryden Area

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There are no reported injuries following a large barn fire on Highway 17 around 10:40pm last night.

Firefighters with Dryden Fire, Oxdrift Fire and Wabigoon Fire as well as emergency responders attended the blaze.

Officials say when they arrived the barn was already fully engulfed.

Crews were able to quickly protect a nearby house as well as knockdown multiple grass fires caused by heat from the barn.

Traffic control was in place until roughly 3 o’clock this morning and crews were on the scene until around 3:30am.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation but it is not suspicious.

(Photo Credit: Wabigoon Fire)

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Local Traffic Stop Results In Major Drug Bust

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Two local residents face multiple drug related charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17.

Provincial Police stopped a vehicle within City limits last Thursday afternoon.

Officers seized 1,090.81 grams of crystal Methamphetamine, 1.41 grams of crack cocaine, 4.31 grams of heroin, ten Oxycodone tablets, 135 tablets of hydromorphone, 52 tablets of various prescription medications, a firearm with ammunition, Canadian cash and drug related items.

The estimated street value of the crystal meth is $217,000.

OPP say 30-year-old Benjamin Fumerton of Wabigoon has been charged with:
-Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Heroin
-Possession of a Schedule I substance-Cocaine
-Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
-Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
-Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Police say 27-year-old Wade Wetelainen of Wabigoon Lake First Nation faces:
-Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Heroin
-Possession of a Schedule I substance-Cocaine
-Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
-Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon

 

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Wabigoon First Nations Ice Road Closed

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The Wabigoon First Nations Ice Road is now closed to motorists.

There are social media reports of a loader falling through the ice.

The driver was reportedly rescued and was treated and released from hospital as a precautionary measure.

Wabigoon Fire wasn’t dispatched to the scene and it’s not known if other emergency personnel responded.

Police always urge the public to use extreme caution when venturing out on the ice, especially in mild conditions.

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Wabigoon Man Receives Life Saving Award

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A Wabigoon man is on the receiving end of a coveted Commissioner’s Citation for Bravery.

Lorne Mitchell received the honour at a special ceremony this week in Wabigoon.

Mitchell contacted police about a woman, armed with a knife, stabbing a man, which resulted in him being stabbed five times by the assailant.

OPP Staff Sergeant Ed Chwastyk says the award is “given in situations where individuals knowingly put themselves at great risk, during protection of life or property. And it must involve a threat of serious bodily harm or death with imminent danger or taking extra effort to save a life.”

Chwastyk stresses communities need people like Mitchell who’ll step up and help police know when serious things happen.

Mitchell calls the ceremony and the award “overwhelming”, noting he didn’t expect the huge turnout.

He says it’s a day he will remember for the rest of his life.

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Major Improvements For Wabigoon Fire Department

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After years of hard work and determination, the Wabigoon Fire Department has secured a brand new 2020 full cab pumper.

The vehicle will strengthen the ability of volunteer firefighters to provide mutual aid across the area.

Fire Prevention Officer Richard Wetelainen says that’s not their only new addition.

He says they also purchased a virtually new tanker truck.

Wetelainen it’s absolutely critical that the infrastructure is in place to support each another.

He notes “Wabigoon over the last 10 to 15 years. Our equipment was getting so dated that we really weren’t effective in being able to contribute what we should be. That whole thing has changed.”

Wetelainen now calls the Wabigoon fleet “second to none.”

He adds “This equipment is shared with mutual aid through Dryden, Wabigoon, Oxdrift and the entire area. So having this in Wabigoon is critical for everyone and it’s especially critical for us.”

Wetelainen says they have been working for two years on a plan to upgrade their fire service.

Wetelainen stresses Chief Allan Williams was instrumental in helping the department secure the vehicles.

To hear more from Richard Wetelainen, visit the Audio link below.

(Picture/Video: Wabigoon Fire Department Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/wabigoonfire/videos/457040305195110/

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Tbaytel Service Maintenance In Wabigoon

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Wabigoon residents may experience some problems with their Tbaytel services for today and tomorrow.

Network maintenance will be starting at 8am and should continue until 10pm and will also take place tomorrow at the same time.

The maintenance is required to upgrade their wireless network equipment in Wabigoon.

Residents may experience disruptions to their voice, data, text and prepaid mobility services during this time.

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Tbaytel Disruptions Looming For Wabigoon Area

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Tbaytel customers in the Wabigoon area will experience some service disruptions next Tuesday and Wednesday.

The company is upgrading its wireless network equipment and the work will be conducted between 8am and 10pm each day.

You may experience disruption to your voice, data, text and prepaid mobility services.

For more information visit https://www.tbaytel.net/corporate/alerts