Thursday, October 11, 2012

Passport Clinic This Weekend

A one-stop shop for all your passport needs.

A passport clinic will take place this Saturday at the Kenora Legion.

You will be able to get your photo taken, as well as fill out and submit all the necessary paperwork.

Just bring your birth certificate, a second piece of ID and cash for the photo.

Public School Board Releases Special Education Plan

Greater support for children's mental health.

Just one of the highlights in the Public School Board's 2012-2013 Special Education Plan.

Superintendent of Education Sean Monteith says their priorities include:  dealing with behavour, mental health and the use of technology in the classroom.

Monteith says the plan also outlines strategies to deal with beaviour and student and teacher interaction.

Unlucky Kenora Deer Gets Provincial support

A deer that's been wandering around Kenora with a wire around its neck is getting some provincial exposure.

A couple of animal rights groups are demanding that local agencies help out the animal.

Barry Mackay with Born Free USA says leaving the deer alone is inhumane.

Mackay says they want the MNR, the OPP and Animal Control to work together to help remove the wire from around the neck of the deer.

Campbell Warns of High Medical Costs

A local MPP is reminding people to think twice when travelling out of province.

Sarah Campbell of the Kenora Rainy River Riding says it's important to remember that OHIP is limited outside of Ontario.

She adds ambulance rides can be quite costly.

Campbell encourages getting some form travel insurance, even if it's for a day trip.

OPP Lay Charges in Savant Lake Car Accident

Provincial Police have laid charges in relation to a single vehicle crash on Highway 599 north of Savant Lake.

OPP say 22-year-old Laurel Annie Keetash of New Osnaburgh faces 6-charges, including 3-counts of impaired operation causing bodily harm.

Four people were injured in the Sunday afternoon crash.

One person is in hospital in Sioux Lookout with serious injuries.

Another person has been airlifted to hospital in Thunder Bay with life threatening injuries.

Mixed Results for Broncos and Saints in NorWOSSA

Beaver Brae's senior Girls basketball team extended its winning streak to three games with a 35-19 win over the Fort Frances Muskies.

That was the lone bright spot for the Broncos yesterday in Fort Frances.

Beaver Brae junior girls basketball team and junior boys volleyball team lost their games against the Muskies.

The Broncos senior boys volleyball squad lost in straight sets to Fort.

At Thomas Aquinas yesterday, the Saints rolled over Red Lake with the T.A. senior boys volleyball team keeping its perfect record intact winning in three straight sets.

Both girls basketball teams also won yesterday.

Bronco Football Team Back in Action Today

It should be a well-rested Beaver Brae squad today as the Broncos play their first game in two weeks.

The Broncos face the 4-1 Neelin Spartans at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

Coach Chris Penner says they will likely have to win their final two games in order to secure a play-off berth.

This was supposed to be Beaver Brae's final home game of the year, but last week's game was cancelled by a snowstorm, meaning the Broncos will have one final game on Monday.

Game time is 3:00 this afternoon.