Two Hospitalized in Accident Near Clearwater Bay

Two people had to be taken to hospital last night following a single vehicle accident near Clearwater Bay.

The OPP say the collision took place around 9:00 after a vehicle hit the guide post near the intersection of Lindsay Road.

Police were helped out by Kenora Fire and Emergency Services, the McKenzie-Clearwater Fire Department, and ambulence personnel.

The Trans-Canada was closed for about an hour, while crews worked to extract the occupants.

The OPP say the vehicle was demolished in the accident.

Summer Jobs Funding Announced

The Kenora riding is getting 185-thousand dollars in Federal funding to hire 72 students.

The funding will enable students to gain the skills and experience they need to move on.

MP Greg Rickford made the announcement in Sioux Lookout and he stated the jobs that are created will help students gain valubale experience and a chance to earn money for the upcoming school year.

He adds it also strengthens local economies.

Thunder Bay Continues to Clean Up following Flooding

The provincial government is taking an active role in helping communities hit by this weeks flooding.

Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle says a variety of ministry's are helping out all of the affected areas to make sure they can recover from the storm.

Gravelle says his ministry in particular is involved because of water monitoring.

In the meantime, Thunder Bay's Emergency Operations Control Group will meet once again to update the flood situation.

The Salvation Army will be a hub for a national appeal for financial donations and details will be provided later this morning.

The City has received numerous offers of help and there is an active Facebook page with 1,500 members to date with many of them talking about how to provide assistance.

The city is saying "The outpouring of community support is appreciated; however, a coordinated effort is required and that will be an ongoing priority for discussion over the next days."

Wray to Receive Ontario Fire Marshall's Award

A long time teacher at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and a student in Red Lake are going to be honoured by the Provincial Government.

Al Wray and Brody McCumber will receive Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall Awards at a ceremony in Toronto on June 26th.

Director of Education Jack McMaster says he's proud of the two individuals.

Macumber is a student at the Golden Learning Centre and he's credited with helping save the life of his family when a kitchen fire broke out in his family's home back last November.

Northern Road Projects Announced

Four major projects will dominate the Northern Highways program in this region this summer.

The provincial government says it will be re-surfacing 35 kilometers of Highway 17 between Kenora and Dryden over the next couple of months.

Work will also continue on the rehabilitation of the Nodin Causeway near Fort Frances.

The provincial government says it will also continue work to twin Highway 11/17 between Thunder Bay and Nipigon.

There is no mention about the doubling of Trans-Canada Highway starting at the Ontario/Manitoba Border.

Fire Crews Continue to Battle Falcon Island Fire

The cool, damp weather over the past few days has allowed Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews to get the upper hand on a blaze burning on an Island on Lake of the Woods.

Kenora Fire #36 has been active for the past two weeks, but fire information officer, Debbie MacLean says they are making good progress on it now.

Crews are now working to put out any hot spots on Falcon Island and making sure the fire doesn't spread any further.

That's the only forest fire currently active in northwestern Ontario.

NorWOSSA AA Soccer Finals Today in Fort Frances

The NorWOSSA Double "a" soccer titles will be awarded today in Fort Frances.

The semi-finals and finals will take place today.

This morning, Beaver Brae's boys will be seeking their first win of the season when they take on Dryden in semi-final action.

The winner takes on Fort Frances in the gold medal game this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Beaver Brae's girls team will await the winner of this morning's semi final between Fort Frances and Dryden.

The Broncos have the bye into the gold medal game with the best record during the regular season.