Broncos Soccer Teams Split Against Muskies

A great showing this afternoon for the Beaver Brae soccer teams.

After a pair of morning wins against the Eagles the Broncos split there games against the Muskies.

The Broncos boys started the scoring and had a 2-2 tie at half, but Fort Frances would score in the second half for a 3-2 victory.

The girls played to a 1-0 victory.

With the win, Beaver Brae's girls team finished first in their division and will now get a bye into
the gold medal game.

The next games for the Broncos team will be the NORWOSSA playoffs in Dryden next Wednesday.


Meanwhile, St. Joseph's from Dryden took the Intermediate Catholic Schools Championship
yesterday.

St. Joseph's beat Thomas Aquinas Red 1-0 on penalty kicks.

Broncos start the Day With A Pair of Wins

A pair of wins for Beaver Brae's soccer teams this morning at the Tom Nabb Soccer Complex.

The Bronco boys scored early and often en route to a 6-3 win over the Dryden Eagles.

Kodai Kuroda led the offense with a three goal game.

Meanwhile, the Beaver Brae girls saved their best for last, scoring twice in
the final five minutes to earn a 2-1 win over the Eagles.

Beaver Brae is back in action this afternoon at 2:00 against Fort Frances.

The NorWOSSA Double A playoffs will take place in Dryden next Wednesday.

Hockey for Health Gets Kudos from Council

City Council is showing it's appreciation to the organizer of the Hockey for Health Tournament.

Yesterday, council presented Dean Caron and his family with a certificate of appreciation for their work in creating the annual tournament.

Caron says there are a lot more people to thank for building the event.

Mayor Dave Canfield says the tournament has created a lasting legacy towards helping to community.

Black Sturgeon Property Owners Lobby Council

The Black Sturgeon Lake Property Owners Association is upset with City Council.

Council has voted against a moratorium to prevent future developments on the lake.

Association President Dan Olscamp says the decision goes against talks with Mayor Dave Canfield regarding a halt in water testing.

However, Olscamp didn't leave council defeated.

The city did confirm the 2014 budget will include water testing on Black Sturgeon.

Local Liberals Pleased with NDP Budget Support

Reactions are starting to come in regarding the N-D-P support for the budget.

Kenora Rainy River Liberal candidate Anthony Leek says he was very happy with the announcement.

Leek says the budget will benefit the entire province.

Leek says he is happy the province will not be going to the polls this spring and that he will stay on as the Liberal candidate for the riding.

Resolute Blamed for Demise of Boreal Agreement

A three year campaign to protect the boreal forest has broken down.

Environmental groups are blaming Resolute Forest Products for the failure of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.

Tim Graham from the Ivey  Foundation says they put five million dollars
into the effort to protect the boreal forest in the region.

The environmental groups say instead of protecting more boreal forest in northwestern Ontario, Resolute Forest Products has been expanding its use of local woodlands.

OPP Marine Unit Busy Over Long Weekend

Some wild weather over the May Long Weekend posed problems for boaters.

The OPP Marine Unit says its was called out a couple of times to help rescue people who found themselves stranded on local lakes.

On Monday afternoon, two 21 year old men were canoing on Stewart Lake when they were swamped.

The managed to make it to shore, and police say they were able to locate them safe and sound.

In a separate incident, a boat was stranded out in Bigstone Bay on Lake of the Woods due to high winds and large waves.

The OPP says they were able to remove the five people on Board and safely get them off the reef.

High School Soccer This Morning

The NorWOSSA double "a" soccer season is quickly drawing to a close.

The final regular season games will be taking place at the Tom Nabb Soccer

Complex today.  Beaver Brae's boys and girls teams will be in actin at 9:00 this morning against Dryden, and then will be back on the pitch at 2:00 against Fort Frances.

The NorWOSSA play-offs will take place next week in Dryden.