Friday, April 5, 2013

Midget Thistles Lose Game 1 of Western Playdowns


A not so good start to the Telus Western Regionals for the Kenora Triple "A" Midget Thistles

The Thistles started strong before dropping a 3-2 decision to the Winnipeg Wild in their 1st round robin game.

Nolan Ross scored twice for Kenora who had the game tied midway through the 3rd before the Wild were able to score the winner with around 8 minutes left.

Ross says puck control is going to be key for the Thistles tonight against the Saskatoon Contacts.

The Contacts also lost their first game last night 4-3 to the Thunder Bay Kings.

Game time for tonight's game is 8:00.

Dryden Teen Missing


Dryden Police continue to search for a missing teen.

15-year-old Kariya Taylor was reported missing on March 31st, and police believe that she may have left the Dryden area.

Police have been following up with several leads, adding that social media was proving to be useful until Taylor's Facebook account was deactivated.

Taylor is known to police for prior incidents, but they stress she is not in any trouble with the law.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.

North West LHIN Fighting Diabetes


The number of people living with diabetes in Northwestern Ontario is among the highest in the province.

To combat that, the Northwest Local Health Integration Network continues to provide more coordinated diabetes care.

Susan Pilatzke is the Senior Director of Health System Transformation, and says they are looking at how they can improve patient care.

In 2012, the LHIN's took over the role for diabetes services from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

KDSB Looks to Dispose of Housing Units


Underutilized social housing units in the area may be on the chopping block.

The Kenora District Services Board is asking permission from the province for the possible elimination of units in Ear Falls, Dinorwic, Hudson and Minaki.

CAO Dan McNeil stresses this is fist step in a long process to possibly dispose of the units.

He notes any decision would require provincial and board approval.

Ear Falls Councilor Vic Robinson is concerned of future need for the spaces in his community if mining and forestry activity take off.

Goldcorp to Build Transmission line to Northern Communities


Goldcorp is teaming up with 13 First Nations to provide more efficient power to the remote North.

An agreement was signed today, allowing a new company to develop a transmission line that will connect
communities powered by diesel generation.

Manager of Aboriginal Affairs with Goldcorp Adele Faubert says phase one of the project will run through Pickle Lake.

Faubert says phase one should be finished by the end of 2015, and is expected to create 12-hundred construction jobs.

18th Annual Rotary Auction on Now


Going once, Going twice, and Sold.

The 18th annual Kenora Rotary auction is underway right now and there are over 150 prizes available.

Keith Nelson from the Rotary says you gotta act fast.

Nelson says the money raised will go towards projects in the community and around the world.

You can bid online at www.KenoraRotary.ca.