Bronco Game Cancelled

Today's snow is playing havoc with the local football schedule.

Beaver Brae was supposed to be playing the St. Norbert Celtics this afternoon at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

The game has been cancelled and is going to be re-scheduled for

Monday, October 15th.

OPP issues Travel Advisory

The OPP has issued a travel advisory for Highway 17 west of Kenora.

Highways are slush covered.

Falcon Lake RCMP Detachment has reported multiple vehicle in the ditch along Highway 1.

They are reporting road conditions as ice packed, with slush and poor visibility.

Both east and westbound lanes on the number 1 are reported to be down to one lane in some areas.

Motorists are asked to avoid travel.

Council votes In Favour of a Casino

Kenora City council is saying yes to a casino.

But with some conditions.

Mayor Dave Canfield says they don't want a stand alone casino, but rather one with will incorporate a resort, hotel and conference center facilities.

Council voted 5-2 in favour of a casino this afternoon.

Only Rory McMillan and Sharon Smith voted against the motion.

Police Believe they have Located Body of Suspect

The OPP believe they have found the body of a man wanted in the alleged confinement of a 16-year-old boy in Nova Scotia.

Police say the body of a 30 year old man was recovered near a 2003 Hyundai Elantra that had been recovered on a logging road in northwestern Ontario.

Police say while the body has not been positively identified they believe it to be that of Wayne Alan Cunningham, who faced charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement after a boy alleged he was held captive by two men at a home last month.

They say the cause of death is under investigation, but foul play is not suspected.

The car was found Wednesday about 19 kilometres off the highway in Greenstone.

Winter Storm Warning Issued

Old man winter is expected to make an early appearance in the Kenora area today.

A winter storm warning has been issued from the Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermillion Bay, Dryden and Fort Frances.

Arnold Ashton from Environment Canada says we could see anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters of snow today.

Ashton says the Red Lake area is already seeing some snow this morning.

The system is expected to last all day and all night an into tomorrow as well.

Council to Vote on Casino Proposal Today

A big decision for city council.

A special meeting has been called for this afternoon to decide on the casino issue once and for all.

Over the past month, the city has been gathering feedback from local residents through an on-line survey and through a couple of public meetings.

Just one item on today's agenda...to consider the establishment of a  casino development in Kenora.

The open meeting will take place at noon in council chambers.

Break and Enters on the Decline in Kenora

There's been a slight drop in the crime rate in Kenora.

The OPP have released monthly stats for the first seven months of the year.

Inspector Dave Lucas says they've notice a significant decrease in a couple of key areas.

Lucas credits the decrease in break-ins to the arrest of a number of people last year, who were involved in a local crime spree.

Dryden Officially Sells Off DMTS

The City of Dryden has approved the sale of Dryden Mobility and DMTS.

Council unanimously voted at last nights open meeting that Tbaytel will take over mobility and DMTS services will go to Bell Alliant.

Mayor Craig Nuttall says the equipment for Bell Alliant is already in place.

Tbaytel will claim full ownership of mobility services by October 22 and Bell will take over landline and internet services on January 1st.

Broncos slated to play in the Snow

Mother Nature could play a role in this afternoon's football game between Beaver Brae and St. Norbert.

Flurries are in the forecast for Pete Fair Memorial Field.

The Broncos are looking to get back to the .500 mark with a win, while St. Norbert has a 1-3 record so far this season.

Game time is 3:00 at Beaver Brae.