(BlackburnNews.com photo)A situation north of Atwood that led to a heavy police presence is over.
Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, Perth County OPP, the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators responded to a well-being call at a home on Road 164.
In a statement released Wednesday, police said the residence was "contained" and the situation eventually resolved.
Road 164 was closed between Line 77 and Line 78 for four hours.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
