Missing Man on Lake of the Woods

An American is missing after taking his snowmobile out for a ride on Lake of the Woods.

Kenora OPP received a report of a man going through the ice near Goose Neck Narrows on Lake of the Woods on Sunday.

Police say two men were traveling 13 km north of Morson, when one of the snowmachines went through the ice.

Missing is 68 year old Fred Bisel from Eagle Bend, Minnesota.

OPP Underwater search and Rescue teams will arrive in Kenora today and hope to search the water later this week.

NAFN Tournament

Organizers with the North American First Nations Hockey tournament say this year's event is going to be bigger and better than previous years.

Buck Matiowski says the Wauzhigunigum First Nation has put up 20 thousand dollars in guaranteed prize money for first place.

It's the 21st year of the tournament and is held the Easter Long Weekend.

Alzheimer's Society Executive Director

The Alzheimer Society for Kenora-Rainy River continues its search for a new executive director.

Margaret Schoneville stepped down after 11 years to take on a position with a Manitoba College.

Board Chair Bill Naturkach says they're currently short-listing potential candidates.

Naturkach is encouraged by the strong interest for the position.

Poirier running for Mayor

Former Kenora City Councillor Andrew Poirier is the first person to formally file their nomination papers for the municipal election.

Poirier has decided to run for mayor after six years of experience on council.

The deadline to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election is September 10th.