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Posted October 24, 2019 2:06 pm
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NORTH SPIRIT LAKE, Ont. – The northern Ontario community of North Spirit Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency.
The band sites water problems and a growing drug addiction epidemic.
Chief Caroline Keesic says the situation has led to a widespread crisis.
The band says there has been interruptions to power and water services because of a lack of personnel.
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The remote Oji-Cree community northeast of Red Lake, Ont., has been suffering for years from drug and mental health issues.
The leadership is asking the federal and provincial governments to help.
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