Storm Watcher Session in Dryden

A safer way to watch the weather.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Geoff Coulson is offering a program called CANWARN, which is essentially how to become a "Storm Watcher" in Northwestern Ontario.

A session is being held in Dryden on June 7th, starting at 7:00.

For more information email geoff.coulson@ec.gc.ca.

Priorities Remain the Same for New Director of Education

There may be a new director but the goal remains the same.

Last week Sean Monteith was selected as the director of Education at the Keewatin Patricia District School Board, and he says they will continue down the same educational path.

Monteith says some key priorities are the unique learning needs in the region, infrastructure needs, and advocating to the powers that be in Southern Ontario.

Local Reactions to ELA Announcement

 A level of cautious optimism for the Experimental Lakes Area.

Kenora Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell says she was excited to hear the government commit to keep the facility open.

However Campbell said they did not clarify how they'll support the ELA.

Campbell adds it's about time the government recognized how important the facility is and how it benefits the province.

At the same time Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the announcement was quite a pleasant surprise.


Rickford says it's great news that the Provincial Government has stepped up to the plate to save the Experimental Lakes Area, East of Kenora.

However, Rickford notes it's not official yet bu is confident an agreement will be reached in the near future.

27th Annual Home & Leisure Show Right Around the Corner

The 27th annual Home and Leisure show signifies that spring is just around the corner in Kenora.

The Leisure show goes from May 3rd to the 5th at the Rec center.

This year it'll be a full house of vendors with hundreds of ideas for your home or cottage.

Chairman of the Leisure Show Andy Scribilo says that they are always looking for volunteers.

Scribilo adds that none of this would be possible without the help of their volunteers.

It's a Dog's Life Social

It's a dogs life will be having a social on May 4th at the Lakeshore Hotel.

It's a Dogs Life volunteer Chris Madison says that they wont be doing a silent auction but will have lots of prizes.

The proceeds will be go towards spay and neutering dogs in their care and within the community.

Tickets are available at, Johnsons Pharmacy, Taylor Made Pet Products, Pet Value, and Ho Joe's Coffee.