Run For The Moose A Hit

Another successful "Run for the Moose" in Dryden.

94 people from across the area participated in the Sunday race.

Chester Draper won the 10-mile wheelchair/handcycle race with a time of 45:44.

The 10-kilometre race was won by Adam Bryck (46:28) and Katie Bigras (46.29).

Tyler Leonzio and Kirk Markowski won the 10-mile relay (1:03:59)

Jamie Seeley and Katelyn Morgan won the 5-kilometre run/walk. (21:46 and 23:16)

The 10-mile race was won by Corey Smith (1:05:57) and Linda Wilson (1:16:13)

A complete list of results is available by visiting www.rundryden.ca.

Winnipeg Man Injured In Crash Near Morson

A 69-year-old Winnipeg man is in hospital in serious condition following a crash on Lake of the Woods.


Provincial Police say the man was operating his boat when he struck another vessel and then ran into the shore.

Police say the incident occured on the weekend in the Morson area.

The driver of the second boat wasn't injured.

Police are investigating.

No Foul Play In Death Of Wabigoon Man

Provincial Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a Wabigoon Lake First Nations man.


The body of 51-year-old Stanley Shabaquay was found on the shoreline of Wabigoon Lake last month.

The incident was reported to police on June 14th.

A post mortem examination has been completed.

The cause of death hasn't been released.

OPP and Treaty 3 Police have wrapped up their joint investigation.

Sami Jo Small Female Hockey School

One of the largest female hockey schools in the world comes to Keewatin this month.


Instructor and three time Olympian Sami Jo Small invites skaters and goaltender alike to join her at the Keewatin Memorial Arena for the Sami Jo Small Female Hockey School, July 30th until August 3rd.

To register or for more information visit:

http://www.samijosmall.ca/school.html

Fatal Crash on Highway 17

A Manitoba woman is dead following a two vehicle crash on Highway 17, west of Kenora.

Provincial Police say an eastbound motorcycle crossed into the westbound lane and struck a pick-up truck around 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

OPP say 30-year-old Dana Dueck was driving the bike and died at the scene.

Two people in the truck weren't injured.

The crash forced the closure of the Trans-Canada for several hours.

Anglers Obeying The Law

A recent enforcement blitz revealed good behaviour on the water.


Almost 95 percent of anglers in the Sioux Lookout area were obeying the law.

Other's weren't so lucky.

MNR officers laid 16 charges and 25 warnings throughout 25 fishing lodges and a provincial park.

The MNR wants to remind fishers that officers will do routine checks to make sure no one is breaking the law.

Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services wants to you remind you how important it is to donate in the summer.


Adrienne Silver, Communications Specialist for Northwestern Ontario says the need blood is constant.

For 2012 alone they'll be looking for atleast one hundred thousand new donors just to keep up with the high demand.

They're at St. Thomas Aquinas today and tomorrrow and looking to book over 60 appointments

Give the gift of life in 2012!

Book your appointment by calling 1-888-2-DONATE

Forest Fire Update

Four new fires are being watched by the Ministry of Natural Resources thanks to lightning strikes over the weekend.


One of them started in the Kenora District, 10-kilometres northwest of Minaki

Two others started in the Fort Frances District, while the other sparked in the Thunder Bay District.

The MNR says only four fires are burning in the entire region but the fire hazard remains at "Moderate" to "High" in all areas.

Highway 17 Crash

Provincial Police are investigating another fatal collision in Northwestern Ontario.

OPP say the crash occured yesterday afternoon near Granite Lake, between Kenora and the Manitoba boundary.

Police say two vehicles were involved.

No names have been released.

Two people died in separate collisions on Northwestern roads last week.