More Vandalism reported in Kenora

The OPP have been dealing with a rash of vandalism complaints over the past few days.

Yesterday, police were contacted about incidents of grafitti to a business on Second Street South and also on Valley Drive.

A number of vehicles have also been entered and property has been stolen.

In one instance a car had its window smashed in.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the Kenora OPP or Crimestoppers.

STR gets approval for Cross-Town Corridor

With snowflakes in the air, the Sunset Trail Riders can now start thinking about reviving its cross-town snowmobile corridor.

Kenora City council gave the green light to the trail at last night's open meeting.

Shawn Clifford is a spokesperson for STR and says the trail will benefit the community.

Council voted in favour of the trail by a 5-2 margin.

The two dissenting councillors indicated they wanted the trail permit issue addressed before supporting the cross-town corridor.

City Council Celebrates local heroes

Kenora city council has paid tribute to a couple local heroes.

Murray Ross was presented the Governor General's life-saving award, for helping to elderly anglers survive a vicious storm on Bolton Lake in northern Manitoba.

Constable Bob Bernie of the local OPP was also given a commendation by the mayor for being honored as the Officer of the Year.

Both men recieved standing ovations from the gallery and city council.

Campbell Getting Ready for new sitting at Queen's Park

Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P.-elect Sarah Campbell will find out today where she fits into the provincial NDP caucus.

Leader Andrea Horwath is expected to announce her shadow cabinet.

Campbell is keeping close to her chest what critic portfolio she's like to assume.

Campbell is also planning to maintain all the staff and offices both in the riding and Toronto used by outgoing MPP Howard Hampton.

Public School Board hires Mental Health Specialist

Mental health issues in local schools will be getting a higher priority in the months ahead.

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is in the process of hiring a Children's Mental Health Leader.

Superintendant of Education Sean Monteith says they've known for a long time that mental health issues can affect student success.

Monteith says the job posting closes today and they will hopefully have a candidate in place by the end of the month.

Two men fined for Night Hunting

A costly reminder to not hunt during the evening.

Two Kenora men have been fined a total of 35-hundred dollars for hunting at night off Highway 105.

Court heard that Philip and Norman Mineault were hunting on Deer Lake Road when a moose was shot and killed about 45-minutes after the close of legal hunting.

The incident occurred in September, 2009.

Philip Mineault has been suspended from hunting for one year.