A short visit for residents from Attawapiskat First Nation. About 140 arrived in Fort Frances on the weekend as part of the 1-thousand airlifted away from their remote community due to flooding concerns.The town's public information officer, Patrick Briere says they are scheduled to return home Thursday. Briere says so far they've been able to meet the needs of the evacuees.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Evacuees Set To Go Home Thursday
A short visit for residents from Attawapiskat First Nation. About 140 arrived in Fort Frances on the weekend as part of the 1-thousand airlifted away from their remote community due to flooding concerns.The town's public information officer, Patrick Briere says they are scheduled to return home Thursday. Briere says so far they've been able to meet the needs of the evacuees.