First Championship at Hockey for Health

The Hockey for health tournament is in full swing and the Bantam Division has a champion.

The Penalty BoX Heros with tournament organizer Dean Caron as coach won the division with a 8-5 victory over the Penalty Box Heroes.

Caron says the tournament has been a huge success so far and has raised $22,000 towards their goal in only 18 of 82 games.

The tournament continues this afternoon and straight through till Sunday.

All the funds raised support the District Hospital Foundation, twinning the ice at the Rec Center, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Foul Play Ruled Out in Death at Vernon Trails

Foul play has been ruled out after the death a man near the Vernon Nature Trails yesterday.

Police say foul play was ruled out as a result of a post mortem.

Constable Bob Bernie confirmed the victim is a 61 year old man from Kenora but is not releasing the name

The incident occurred yesterday morning just after 8:00 when the body was found by a passer-by.

Success so far at Hockey for Health

The Hockey for Health Tournament has gotten off to a great start.

The tournament got underway on Monday and has raised almost $21,000.

They organizer are continuing to push for their goal of $55,000 to support the Hospital Foundation, twinning the ice at the Rec Centre, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Today at noon the Bantam division comes to an end with the final between the Penalty Box Heros and the Keewatin Kanucks at the Rec Centre.

Senior Thistles Struggle at Allan Cup

More disappointment for the Kenora Triple "A" Senior Thistles at the Allan Cup.

The Thistles took a major set back last night dropping a 8-0 decision to the Rosetown Red Wings.

Scoring came early and often for Rosetown who scored on almost half their shots.

The loss puts Kenora at 0 and 2 through the round robin and will have them cross over to play Fort St. John in the Quarter Finals.

That game will go tonight at 5:00 local time.

Province Says Tourism is a Priority

Tourism in Northwestern Ontario is a top priority for Michael Chan.

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport says since 2010, they have funded 18-million dollars into a Regional Tourism Strategy, which represents the entire region.

Chan adds that since 2007, they have invested in more then 130 festivals in the North.

YPN Hosting Leadercast in Kenora

The Young Professionals Network of Kenora is hosting a Leadercast Event in the city.

Leadercast is a large event being held in Atlanta on May 10th and is being simulcasted at the Super 8 Minis Hall.

YPN Committee co-Chair Lindsay Wenaas says the event features many high profile presenters.

For information email ypnkenora@gmail.com.

KPDSB Seeks Public Input

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has started the task of drafting a new 5-year strategic plan.

Outgoing Director of Education Jack McMaster says they are seeking feedback from community members, teachers, students, staff and school councils.

McMaster says a survey is now available on-line.

He notes trustees will meet May 3rd and 4th to go through the survey results and make changes to the current plan.

The plan will include new goals, a review of the board mission statement and indicators of success.

The survey can be found by visiting www.kpdsb.on.ca