Save ELA Releases new Video

The Coalition to Save the Experimental Lakes Area has released an online video.

It features interviews with members of the coalition, scientists and researchers.

It calls on the Harper government to stop it's "war on science".

The video was launched yesterday at a special luncheon in Winnipeg.

The federal government is currently in the process of finding a buyer for the 58 lakes between Kenora and Vermillion Bay.

Provincial Policy Statement Panned

The provincial government has drawn the ire of some northern Ontario municialities with its latest planning review.

The Provincial Policy Statement looks are where future development will be able to take place.

Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says the revised policy basically allows unlimited development in southern Ontario, while putting shackles on the north.

Canfield says ideally, northern municipalities should have more say where development can take place, rather than bureaucrats from Toronto.

November 23rd was the final day to make comment on the Policy Statement and Canfield is

hopeful provincial bureaucrats will pay attention to their concerns.

STR Prepares for another Sled Season

Sunset Trail Riders will have their trails open as soon as mother nature will let them.

Director Bruce McGregor says they are hard at work to get people on the trails.

This year the early bird cost for a trail permit is 210 dollars.

If you purchase a trail permit after December 1st, it increases to 260 dollars.

You can visit sunsettrail riders.ca for more information on the trails and to purchase your snow mobile permits.

Copenace Appointed to LHIN's Board

There is now a voice for the Kenora area on the board of the Northwest Local Health Integration Network.

Tina Copenace from the Dalles First Nation has been appointed to the LHIN's for a three year term.

Her appointment was confirmed recently by Health Minister Deb Matthews.

Copenace will take over from Gary Phillips, whose term expired last week.

Deadline to Renew Outdoor Cards Approaching

The provincial government is Ontario is reminding anglers and hunters to renew their Outdoors Cards.

An Outdoors Card, along with a hunting or fishing licence tag, allows hunting or fishing in the province.

The card is valid for three years and all cards expire on the same date at the end of the three-year term -- December 31st.

Outdoors Cards can be renewed online, or in person at a Service Ontario centre or private issuer at a cost $9.68 for three years.

Bronco Hockey Teams Win Tuesday Night

Both of Beaver Brae's hockey teams were victorious last night.

The Bronco Girls upended Red Lake 7-3 at the Kenora Rec. Center.

Kait Sparkman had a pair of goals to lead the offense, while Eve Charlebois scored the game winner midway through the third period.

The Broncos next game is against their cross-town rivals from Thomas Aquinas on Sunday night.

Meanwhile, the Beaver Brae boys needed overtime and a shootout, but the managed to eke out a 3-2 win over the Dryden Eagles.

Jed Rattai had a goal in regulation and also scored the game winner in the shootout.

It was the Broncos second win of the season.

Meanwhile, the Thomas Aquinas Boys Hockey team suffered its first loss of the season.

The Saints were in Fort Frances last night and dropped a 2-0 decision to the Muskies.