Rock and Roll Beach Party a Success

The Rotary Club's Rock and Roll Beach Party has helped raise some much needed funds for polio.

The Beach Party was held at the Ballroom Blitz on Friday and raised about 240 dollars.

A spokesperson for Rotary says combined with matching contributions from the government, the money will allow over 100 polio vaccinations.

The fundraising will continue until the end of March.

2 People Charged for Drug Possession

Dryden O.P.P have charged two people following a search warrant at a home in Wainwright Township.

Provincial Police, along with members of the Kenora detachment and Dryden Police Service found drugs in the home, and have charged 22-year-old Kelsie Kelly and 24-year-old Derek Palermo.

The charges include unauthorized possession of a prohibited device and possession of marijuana, oxycodone and cocaine.

Police say the two have been released from custody on a Promise to Appear, and have a court date of March 25.

Boil Water Advisory on First Avenue South

Their is a boil water advisory in affect for the Blue Heron, the Banister Centre, and Shoppers Drug Mart.

The advisory was issued as a result of an early morning water main break on First Avenue South.

Anyone using water from these locations for consumption is advised to boil water for at least a minute.

Consumption includes brushing teeth, adding to food, washing fruits and vegetables, and making ice cubes.

The advisory will remain in affect until further notice.

Northern Ontario Cabinet Meeting Scheduled

The new Ontario government has selected Sault Ste. Marie to be the location of their cabinet meeting on March 1st.

Outlined in the Throne Speech, the government says they will discuss issues in Northern Ontario, including transportation needs for the Ring of Fire.

In addition, the government will focus on employment opportunities for young people and Aboriginal communities.

Water Main Break Closes Road

A water main break has forced a detour this morning for some
motorists.

About a foot of water has pooled in the middle of a section of
1st Avenue South this morning in front of the Bannister Center.

City work crews has blocked off the section of road from Consumer
Frosted Foods and the Safeway intersection.

No word as to when the street might be re-opened again.

Council Members in Toronto for Good Roads

Members of Kenora City Council are on the hunt for more funding to fix up our aging bridges this week.

Mayor Dave Canfield and a couple of councilors are in Toronto for the Ontario Good Roads Conference.

Canfield says while they have been told they can apply for two million dollars in infrastructure funding, it falls far short of what they need.

Canfield says the cost alone of fixing up the West Branch Bridge over the Winnipeg River has
been estimated at over six million dollars.

Extracurriculars expected Back in local High Schools

It appears the government is making headway with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation.

Last week the OSSTF began encouraging members to resume extra-curricular activities following an internal vote.

Director of Education with the Keewatin Patricia District School Board Jack McMaster is pleased the province and
the teachers have agreed to work together to resolve the issue.

Extracurriculars could start up later this week.

The OSSTF will hold a news conference later today.

Stunt Driving Charge Laid in Vermillion Bay

O.P.P. In Dryden are charging a 22 year old Manitoba man with stunt driving.

He was caught doing 50 kilometers an hour over the posted speed limit on Highway 17 in Machin Township.

The vehicle has been impounded for a mandatory seven days and the man is facing a court appearance in Dryden to answer to the charges.

Rickford Passed over for Promotion

Hiding his disappointment, Kenora MP Greg Rickford says he's ready to work with the new Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Bernard Valcourt, previously a secretary of state for the Francophonie, steps into the void left when John Duncan suddenly resigned last week.

Rickford says he will continue his work as Parliamentary Secretary to Aboriginal Affairs.

Rickford says he's a team player and will support the new Minister.

Bronco Girls Advance to League Final

Beaver Brae's girls hockey team has moved onto the final of the
Northland Cup.

The Broncos eked out a 4-3 win over the Red Lake Rams in sudden
death overtime last night a the Kenora Rec. Center.

Eve Charlebois scored the game winner at the 2:20 mark of OT.

It was her second goal of the game.

The Broncos now await the winner of tonight's other semi-final between
Dryden and Fort Frances tonight.

Midget Thistles Lose Two in Brandon

The Kenora Midget Thistles have dug themselves a big hold in their quarter-final play-off
series against the Brandon Wheat Kings.

The Thistles lost both games in Brandon over the weekend and trail their best-of five
series two games to none.

Yesterday, the Thistles were doubled up 4-2.

On Saturday, the Kenora midgets were blanked 5-0.

The Thistles face elimination when they play the Wheat Kings
in game three at home Friday night.

Senior Thistles Drop Two Against Southeast

Close but no cigar for the Kenora Senior Thistles.

They dropped a pair of one-goal losses to the Southeast Prairie Thunder
over the weekend at the Kenora Rec. Center.

Yesterday, the Thistles were edged 2-1 by the Thunder.

Ross Johnson scored the lone Kenora goal.

Saturday, Southeast scored with 10 seconds left in regulation to earn a 4-3 win over the Thistles.

Ficek Loses Final of Northern Wheelchair Playdowns

Home ice wasn't enough of an advantage for the Wayne Ficek foursome at the Northern Ontario Wheelchair Curling Playdowns.

Ficek lost out to Gino Sonego in yesterday's final at the Kenora Curling Club.

Sonego won the right to advance to the National Championships with a 9-7  victory.

Sonego and Ficek had split their games against eachother during the round robin and the play-offs.