Break and Enter at Old Market Square

Kenora OPP are investigating a break and enter of a business in Market Square.

Police say the break in took place over night and the suspects made of with a quantity of cash.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Kenora OPP Search for Suspect in Sexual Assault

The Kenora OPP are on the lookout for a suspect of a reported sexual assault.

Police say a woman reported the assault on Monday evening.

The suspect is described as man standing 5 foot 7 with light skin, brown hair, and brown eyes.

He was driving a silver or grey van at the time of the assault.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Ivall Sentenced to 16 Years in Prision

Kenneth Ivall will serve at least 16 years in jail for the death of Ed Wilson.

Justice Terrance Platana sentenced Ivall this morning to 16 years in prison starting from the day he was arrested on March 21st, 2009.

The 43 year old Ivall was found guilty of second degree murder back in February.

Justice Platana described the beating of Ed Wilson as vicious and says the action of placing his body on the Railway tracks in Norman was an effort to cover up the crime.

Justice Platana also says he is concerned that Ivall has not taken any acceptance of the crime and has shown no remorse.

He is not eligible for parole until 2025.

KDSB Ready for Comment on Housing Plan

A long awaited housing and homelessness plan for the Kenora District is about to move forward.

Pubic meetings in communities the Services Board services are expected to begin next month.

KDSB Chair Barry Baltessen says determining the needs of area communities will be a team effort.

Baltesson says they have to submit their draft plan to the board by September.

He adds that t
here is no provincial funding attached to the 10-year strategy.

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Set to Open

Kenora's newest eating experience will be open in time for the Canada
day long weekend.

The Lake of the Woods Brew Pub will be opening its doors on Saturday.

Taras Manzies says the push is on to have everything ready in time.

Manzies says their first batch of beer may not be ready for the opening
weekend, but says they should be able to start selling it within the next
week or so.

Keewatin Plays Host to Canada Day Festivities

Keewatin will be a hub of activity this Canada Day long weekend.

Councillor Sharon Smith says they have events planned all weekend long for the Keewatin Summer Splash.

She says that includes a long list of activities,  such as a parade along
Ottawa Street on July 1st.

There will also be a fish fry tomorrow night at St. Andrew's United Church to kick things off.

Things will wrap up Monday night with the traditional fireworks display on the Harborfront starting
at 10:45.

Pinecrest Loses Administrator

Kenora's loss is Fort France's gain.

The Pinecrest Home of the Aged is losing its assistant administrator.

Darryl Galusha is moving to the Rainycrest Long Term Care home.

Galusha says there may be some things at the Kenora home he might be able to bring to his new job.

Galusha takes on the post July 15.

MNR Readies for Long Weekend

Another long weekend, another safety reminder from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Spokesperson Deb McLean says the fire hazard isn't super high right now, but folks can do their part to make sure it stays that way.

Recent lightning strikes across the region has the Ministry of Natural Resources keeping a close eye on the forest fire situation.

Lightning sparked a number of new fires in the far north, most of them burning in remote locations.

McLean says if you plan on having a campfire, always stay with it and put it out completely if you plan on leaving the area.

Lucky Ducky Race this Weekend

Time to get racing.

The annual Rotary Lucky Ducky race is taking place at McLeod Park on Canada Day.

Tickets are still available for the fundraiser for the Kenora Rotary Club.

Organizer Rod Riopel says there are multiple locations to get tickets throughout the city.

The Lucky Ducky race takes to McLeod Park on Canada day and has 20 cash prizes up for grabs including 15 hundred dollars for first place.

Tom Sawyer Fishing Derby this Weekend

No rods and reels can help you in this fishing derby.

The 3rd annual Tom Sawyer Fishing Derby is this Saturday and organizer Dave Cain from the OPP says kids will have to make their own fishing poles.

The event is free to attend and Triple Play will also be hosting a charity Bar-B-Que starting at 11.

All children who register will also get a voucher for a free lunch.

This year the fishing derby will take place on the Harborfront Docks.