Thomas Aquinas Boys Hockey Team Heads to New Mexico

The christmas break isn't stopping the TA boys hockey team from playing some competitive hockey.


Tomorrow the Saints are heading down to a tournament in New Mexico.

Head coach Travis Batters says he isn't setting a win loss goal for the tournament has they haved faced any of the teams in to cmpetition.

Batters adds that the tournament features the top teams from divisions throughout New Mexico.

4th Annual Snowflake Shake at Mount Evegreen

Mount Evergreen is hosting its annual Snowflake Shake tonight from 6-10

Blair McCallum says they have lots of events planned for a great family evening to round out the new year.

McCallum says Tickets for the evening are $25 for adults and $10 for kids.

Tickets include your lift pass for the night, a Prime Rib on a bun dinner, movies, music and Nintendo Wii for the kids, and a fireworks display at 10:30.

Contact Mount Evergreen for more information.

Rotary Club Hosts Family Day at Rec Centre

The Rotary Club in Kenora is hosting a free family fun day at the Kenora Rec Centre this afternoon.

Rod Riopel says many the hockey rink, swimming, and walking track will be open for the public between 4 and 7, and that sleigh rides will be running between

Riopel adds that everyone is invited to attend.

MPP Sarah Campbell Prepares for 2013

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has some plans for the new year.

Campbell says she hopes that the new premier for Ontario will have a fresh perspective and work with all of the parties.

Campbell adds that before Dalton McGuinty prorouged the legislation, she was hoping for some changes.

Campbell adds that Queens Park can be recalled anytime after the third week in February.

Contract Deadline Tonight for Ontario Teachers

The deadline for Ontario's teachers to reach agreements with their local school boards is tonight at one minute before midnight.

Education Minister Laurel Broten is urging those school boards and teachers who haven't yet reached deals to do so before tonight's deadline.

Broten hasn't said if she'll move to impose deals on January 1st -- only that she has the option to do so under Bill 115.

The legislation freezes the pay of most teachers, reduces their ability to bank sick days and limits their right to strike.

Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Concerned About Taxes

The Town of Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls is worried taxes may have to go up once again in 2013.

Mayor Bill Thompson says they have been able to keep their millrate at near zero percent over the past couple of years.

But he says they don't have any control over the increase in property assessments.

Thompson says their bill for policing and the District Services Board continue to increase each year, and they have no control over those costs.