Truck Fire on Valley Drive

Fire has destroyed a truck cab in the north end of town.

Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department was called outs hortly after 11:00 this morning after a truck driver noticed flames coming from his vehicle while he was driving
along Valley Drive.

He managed to get out without being injuried, but the truck was completely destroyed by the fire.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

Lake of the Woods Hospital Beds

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital has seen some relief for patients awaiting spots in long term care homes.

All the acute care beds at the hospital were being used last month, and many patients were needing long term care beds.

Chief Executive Officer Marc Balcaen says they've seen a decrease in the number of inpatients waiting for beds.

The hospital was given special status that will give them priority for any long term care bed that becomes available.

Water Temperatures

You may notice red, rectangular devices when boating on area lakes this Spring.

The Province is conducting a study on how changes in water temperature impact
walleye, lake trout and other fish.

Mark Sobchuck is a spokesperson for the MNR and says they have the monitors
in 22 lakes across northwestern Ontario this year.

The red devices report the lake temperatures ever hour.

They will be collected before the water freezes this Fall.

LODPOA Cottage Show

It's the 48th year for the Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association.

Over 2 thousand people are expected to attend, and check out over 100 exhibits.

Executive Director Susan McLeod says they will also have guest speakers.

The show starts in Winnipeg at 2:30 and runs until 9.