Another Phone Scam

The OPP are warning Kenora residents about yet another telephone scam.

Police say they received a report about a phone call from a someone claiming to be from a local sports organization.

The caller said the group doing a fundraiser and requested a donation.

The homeowner decided to support the cause and provided credit card information over the phone.

Police say it was later learned the organization isn't actively involved in any fundraising right now.

The OPP say providing credit card details over the phone is risky, and if you have any doubts

about the authenticity of a telemarketer you should contact the Kenora Detachment office or

Phonebusters.

Local Pet Supply Company nominated for prestigious award

A Kenora pet supply business has been nominated for a prestigious international retail award.

Taylor Made Pet Supplies in Keewatin is up for a Summit Award.

Crystal and Doyle Friesen have been singled out for their support of the Cat Shelter and

Its A Dog's Life fostering network.

They are also involved in school co-op programs and offer puppy and dog socializing programs.

The awards will be handed out at the 5th Annual International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies

in Lake Louise, Alberta later this month.

Premier Announces Ring of Fire Co-ordinator

Although the Nishnawbe Aski Nation has come out against the new Ring of Fire Coordinator; she feels she has a good working relationship with area first nations.

Dr. Christine Kaszicky was the assistant deputy minister of Northern Development and Mines, during the time members of the Big Trout Lake First Nation were sent to jail over a mining dispute.

Kaszicky says she's learned a lot since that incident.

Kaszicky starts her new job October 25th.

Hampton Opposes Hydro rate increase

Opposition New Democrats are calling on Premier McGuinty to review an Ontario Energy Board decision that raised the guaranteed rate of return for electricity distributors and transmitters.

Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says those rates went up despite recommendations no change was necessary.

Energy Minister Brad Duguid says the NDP are speaking figures that are inaccurate.

Last All-Candidate Forum puts focus on the homeless

Its all over but the shouting for the candidates running for Kenora City Council.

Last week, the participated in four all-candidate forums over five days.

Some of the the canadidates shared some interesting ideas for economic development.

Sharon Smith says she'd like the city to become more involved in eco-friendly intiatives.

For her part, Wendy Cuthbert says the city needs to be accountable to all its citizans, that

includes, young and old.

There are 13 candidates seeking 12 seats on council.

Ballot kits started showing up in local mail-boxes on Friday.

i-Level Lay-offs Announced

The I-Level Timberstrand mill on the Jones Road has announced some lay-offs.

Effective this past Saturday, three managment staff and 14 associates were laid off.

The company is blaming a slow U.S. market for the need to trim its staff.

Weyerhaeuser says its will be going with two crews four days a week.

Thistles start hockey season with a win

The Kenora Triple "a" Midget Thistles picked up two of a possible six points on a tough western road trip to start the 2010/2011 season in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League.

The Thistles started the campaign out on Friday night with a 4-2 over the Southwest Cougars in Souris.

The Kenora Midgets followed that up with a 2-1 loss on Saturday night to the Yellowhead Chiefs.

Yesterday, the Thistles squandered a couple of two goal leads, and lost a 7-5 decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings.

The Kenora Midgets play their home opener on Friday night at the newly refurbished Thistle Rink against the Central Plains Capitals.