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THUNDER BAY – The federal budget’s commitment to getting a bridge built over Berens River is a “game changer” and great news for thousands of people in the North, according to Red Lake Mayor Fred Mota. “It’s a fantastic announcement for Northwestern Ontario, not only Red Lake but also for our First Nations community,” he said in an interview during the Northern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual conference. Perhaps the most important benefit from a bridge east of Pikangikum First Nation woul