Dryden Police Warn of Another Scam

Once again, if it seems too good to be true...it probably is!

Police in Dryden say a local woman received a letter from the World Global Lotto Commission in Spain.

The letter stated that she had just won the Spanish Sweepstake Lottery and that her banking information is needed to transfer the funds.

Police remind residents to never divulge banking information to someone you don't know.

Saints Win, Broncos Lose at OFSAA Soccer

A big upset for Thomas Aquinas to start the All-Ontario Single A soccer championships in Windsor.

The Saints blanked the second ranked team in the tournament, the host team from Ecole Secondaire Lajeunesse 1-0 this morning in their first game.

Patrick Van Belleghem accounted for all the scoring and the defense did the rest to preserve the shut-out.

T.A. is back in action at 12:30 against Glengary District High School from Eastern Ontario.

Meanwhile, a tough loss for Beaver Brae's girls soccer team in St. Thomas.

The Broncos dropped a 1-0 decision to the top team in the tournament, St. Michael from Stratford.

Beaver Brae is back in action against Holy Trinity from Bradford.

Grassy Man Charged with Second Degree Murder

A 19 year old Grassy Narrows man faces second degree murder charges in connection to the death of his brother.

Toby Meeseewaypetung was arrested following an altercation at a home
on Grassy Narrows Monday afternoon. 

The OPP say they were called into investigate the death of 22 year old Kiefer Meeseewaypetung.

A post-mortem exam was done Tuesday at Lake of the Woods District Hospital but the cause of death has not been released.

Kiefer's brother Toby has been charged with second degree murder and assault with a weapon.

He's due to appear in Kenora Court tomorrow to answer the charges.

New Course for Thomas Aquinas

Coming to a high school near you, a new high performance class for athletes.

Thomas Aquinas is launching a Personal and Fitness Activities course this fall.

Clint Fenelon will be one of the teachers and says it takes phy-ed to a whole new level.

Fenelon says interest is already very high, with as many as 50 students ready to

sign up.

He says they will be offering the course for students from grade 9 to 12. 

Relay for Life gets a Boost

The Relay for Life in Kenora got a bit of a kick-start yesterday.

The Executive Director of the Lake of the Woods Hospital Foundation shaved her head as a fundraiser.

Jess Rheault promised to cut off her locks if she was able to raise at least 45 hundred dollars.

She's already topped that amount with 53 hundred dollars raised.

The Relay for Life gets underway tomorrow night at Lakewood School.

Fire situation starts to Heat Up

The forest fire hazard continues to rise in Northwestern Ontario.

Seven new fires sparked yesterday, and all were caused by lightning.

Six of the blazes were in the Sioux Lookout District and one was reported in the Fort Frances area.

The fire hazard is listed as "Extreme" in the Southwest portion of the region and "Moderate" in most other sectors.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Promises to Meet with Grassy Residents

The provincial government is being urged to help residents of Whitedog and the Grassy Narrows First Nations still grappling with the effects of mercury poisoning.

A study released this week suggested that 59 percent of residents who were assessed in 2010 are still showing signs of mercury poisoning.

Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Sarah Campbell adds that money set aside years ago isn't helping everyone who has been affected.

Aboriginal Affairs minister Kathleen Wynne has promised to meet with Grassy Residents, who have made the trek down to Toronto. 

OPP Release Name of Man Killed in Emo

The name of the man killed in a collision with a train Tuesday in Emo has been released.

20 year old Matthew Boven of Emo was killed when his vehicle was hit by a CN freight train.

A post mortem was scheduled to be conducted at Lake of the Woods district hospital yesterday.

Broncos, Saints play this morning at OFSAA Soccer Championships

Members of the Beaver Brae and Thomas Aquinas boys soccer teams are in Southwestern Ontario today for the All-Ontario championships.

The Broncos girls are playing in their fourth consecutive OFSAA Double A finals, this year in St. Thomas.

Beaver Brae's first game is this morning against the top ranked team in the tournament, St. Michael from Stratford at 7:30. 

Meanwhile, the Saints boys team are in Windsor for the Single A championships. 

They will take on the number two seed in their first game, Ecole Lajeunesse from Windsor at 8:00 this morning.