Senior Thistles Win Renwick Cup

The Kenora Triple "A" Senior Thistles are heading back to the Allan Cup Championships.

The Thistles earned a 5-1 victory Saturday night to win the Renwick Cup Over the Brantford Blast in 2 straight games.

Captain Sean Hughes says a big difference in the series was the level of energy by his team.

Kyle Turgeon started the scoring in the first, before Mike Ruberto tried the game in the second period.

After that it was all Thistles with goals by Ryan Pearson, Sean McAslan, Tom Biondich, and Mike Garrow.

The Allan Cup begins on April 15th in Red Deer, Alberta.

OPA Offers Program for First Nations Communities

A first of its kind in the province.

The Ontario Power Authority and First Nations Engineering Services have announced the launch of the "saveONenergy Aboriginal Conservation Program".

Director of First Nations and Métis Relations with the OPA Hilary Thatcher explains the purpose.

Thatcher encourages First Nations all over Northwestern Ontario to apply for the program.

visit www.aboriginalenergy.ca/acp for more information.

MNR Prepared for Forest Fire Season

It's hard to believe but the forest fire season is officially underway.

Debbie Maclean of the Ministry of Natural Resources says there are no fires that are burning in the province right now because there's too much snow on the ground.

Last year at this time there were 14 fires recorded before the season even started.

Alzheimer Society Hands Out Touch Quilts

A large undertaking is underway at the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora and Rainy River Districts.

Executive Director Lynn Moffatt says they are using their touch quilt project to give out over 250 quilts to dementia patients.

Moffat says they just handed 42 quilts to patients at the Birchwood Terrace, but are still in need of over 200 more.

She adds the quilts are used to help ease anxiety and can help with sensory stimulation.

You can find out more information about the touch quilt project by calling the Alzheimer Society at 468-1516.