Thursday, September 30, 2010

Broncos versus Buckeyes

Beaver Brae's football team faces another stiff test today.

The 3-0 Miles MacDonnell Buckeyes come to town this afternoon to take on the 2-1 Broncos.

Head Coach Chris Penner says the Buckeyes are a talented offensive team.

The Bronco defense will get a boost today with the return of Dannon Saunders to the line-up.

He's been out the past four weeks with a knee injury.

Game time is 3:00 this afternoon at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

Energy Credit for Seniors

The government is proposing to boost tax relief for seniors.

The Liberals have introduced an improved energy and property tax credit.

Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says the tax credit will be accessed through income tax.

Mauro says they've heard the concerns of seniors facing high hydro bills.

Police Investigate Boat Collision

The OPP are investigating a boat collision near the Main Street Dock in

Kenora.

Police say that late Sunday night, an eastbound 16.5 foot Polar Craft
was rammed from behind by a 16 foot Vanguard.

The occupants of the Polar Craft were thrown into the water, but managed to get back into their boat.

Police say they sustained only minor injuries.

Breast Screening Milestone in NWO

The Regional Cancer Centre is celebrating a milestone.

It's operated the Breast Screening Program in Northwestern Ontario for 20 years.

Cancer Care Director Alison McMullen says over 32 thousand women have been given mammograms, but more needs to be done

The Breast Screening Coach is in Kenora this week and appointments can be booked up until
October 2nd.

Premier to Visit Northwestern Ontario

Premier Dalton McGuinty is in Thunder Bay today.

He will deliver the keynote address at the Northwestern Ontario

Municipal Association and will be joined by area M-P-Ps Michael
Gravelle and Bill Mauro.

The premier will then met area residents applying for the
Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

New Scam unveiled

Phonebusters is making local residents aware of another scam that's been going around in the city.

A lawyer from Mexico has sent out a letter indicating that over 10 million dollars in an inheritance is sitting in a bank.

The letter says because the recipient shares the same last name as the deceased, the inheritance could be transferred into their account and the proceeds would be shared.

Police remind local residents that if a deal seems too good to be true it usually is.

Mayoralty campaign heats up

The mayoralty campaign in the City of Kenora is starting to pick up some steam.

Yesterday, two of the three candidates running for mayor in the October 25th election and 12 of 13 council candidates attended a forum put on by the Kenora Seniors Coalition.

Andrew Poirier used his concluding remarks to put to rest some rumours about why he stepped down from council last year.

Meanwhile, former mayor Dave Canfield used his closing remarks to chastise the provincial government.

This morning, Dave Canfield and Andrew Poirier will appear on CJRL for an open-line talk show, just after the 9:00 news.