Take Back the Night March Tonight

You might have noticed some black cardboard cutouts of female images around town in the last day or so.

The campaign is part of Take Back the Night, which takes place this evening.

Jen Dennis is with the Kenora Women's Action Network and says this has been an annual event in Kenora for over 20 years.

Take Back the Night will start at 5:30 this evening from the Loonie Bear.

Northwest Mining Study to Be Released

An extensive mining study will be released next week.

It was commissioned by a group called Ambassadors Northwest.

Spokesperson Merv Detweiler says the study was conducted by Lakehead University professor Dr. Bahram Dadgostar.

The study will come out next Thursday morning at a news conference.

Health Unit Holds Workshop on Smoking and Pregnancy

Toboacco use and pregnancy don't mix.

That was the message of the Northwestern Health Unit in a workshop conducted yesterday in Dryden.

Health Promoter Christine McLeod says they met with local health care professionals who work with pregnant mothers who smoke.

McLeod says support services directly for mothers and their families are also available, such as Smokers hotline.

Boundaries Commission Announces Hearing Schedule

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission in Ontario will begin its cross-province hearings in Kenora next month.

The Commission released its tour schedule for public hearings on the newly released federal riding boundaries.

The Kenora Riding has only one slight change, which is the addition of Lake of the Woods Township.

Anyone wishing to comment on the changes is asked to contact the commission by October 1st.

The public hearing will be taking place at the Best Western Lakeside Inn on October 9th.

Gravelle Responds to Environmental Commissions Report

Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle says he's taking the words of the province's Environment Commissioner to heart.

The commissioner blasted Gravelle's ministry for not being open about decisions it makes relating to the environment specifically a program that monitors the population of wildlife in the province.

Gravelle says his ministry is always working to be transparent and will look at the recommendations to see if there is action that needs to be taken.

Dryden Selling Phone services

Bell Aliant continues to expand its holdings in northwestern Ontario.

Yesterday, the company, which owns KMTS, announced plans to purchase land line and internet services in Dryden.

Public Affairs Manager for Bell Norma Hughes thinks it's a step in the right directon.

There is a seperate proposal from TBaytel for the purchase of Dryden's mobile service, but no details are known at this time.

World Alzheimer Day Marked Locally

The Alzheimer Society of the Kenora and Rainy River Districts is celebrating World Alzheimer Day by conducting a number of workshops on dementia.

The Virtual Dementia tour simulates what its like to have an illness like Alzheimers.

Ashley Trent is a spokesperson for the local Alzheimer Society and says the virtual dementia tour is a real eye-opener.

The Virtual Dementia tour takes about 15 minutes to complete and will be offered from 10 to 3 today at the Comfort Inn.

Broncos Win Homecoming Game

A big confidence boost for Beaver Brae's Football team.

The Broncos ran roughshod over the Dryden Eagles in their Homecoming game, romping to a convincing 44-13 win at Pete Fair Memorial Field yesterday afternoon.

Dylan Pykerman led the offense with four touchdowns.

Coach Chris Penner says the o-line did a great job creating holes for the running backs.

Hudson Boucha and Rian Wilwand also scored majors for the Broncos.

They don't have a lot of time to rest.

Beaver Brae heads to Winnipeg on Monday for a game against St. John's.

Tainted Beef Recalled from More Stores in NWO

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding it's recall of tainted beef originating from Alberta's XL foods.

That beef is believed to be contaminated with E.coli.

The new stores that were added to the recall include the Real Canadian Wholesale Club and the Real Canadian Superstore outlets in northwestern Ontario. 

It also includes No Frills and the Wholesale Club in Kenora, Extra Foods in Dryden, Marathon and Geraldton.

Superstore says they've pulled the meat off the shelf already.