Treaty 3 Police Chief Resigns

The Treaty 3 Police saga has taken another turn.

Board Chair Chief Eli Mandamin says Conrad DeLaronde has resigned as the chief of police.

DeLaronde has recently fallen under intense pressure due to the financial troubles facing the force the lead to a 45 day lay off notice for all officers.

Mandamin says the board will meet next week to discuss how to proceed, but he doesn't expect the change to affect union negotiations.

City Council Discusses Parking Concerns

City council is opening up parking on Lakeview drive.

Council is working to change parking regulations near Husky the Musky during special events like the farmers market.

Mayor Dave Canfield says ticketing people is not the right thing to do.

Canfield says the city is talking to the OPP to change the by-law.

He does say the area will be open to park tomorrow during the farmers market.

Boat Parade Kicks Off KBI

KBI festivities kick off tonight.

The boat parade will head through the streets of downtown.

The parade starts at the rec centre and heads down first avenue south to Matheson street where the boats will the head over to Main Street.

The parade gets underway at 6:00.

NWHU Releases Health Report Card

The Northwestern Health Unit has released its annual health report card.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jim Arthurs says a main focus is chronic disease prevention.

Arthurs says the report card also includes information about programs and services in the region.

Arthurs says they also need to identify better with vulnerable populations that need this information.

head to www.nwhu.on.ca to view the full report.

MPP Sarah Campbell Going Door to Door

If you have concerns, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell wants to hear them!

Campbell says she has been going door-to-door across the riding, getting input from people on what they want to see changed.

Campbell says she welcomes phone calls, emails, and letters from anyone who wants to offer their two-cents.

MP Greg Rickford Donates to Dryden Library

A generous donation by Kenora MP Greg Rickford to the Dryden Library.

The Minister of State has handed over 24-books from some well-known Canadian Authors.

Rickford says it's important to help support small libraries.

Rickford is expected to make a similar donation to the Ignace Library.

Mine on Hold in Atikokan

Lower than expected gold prices is having an impact on a planned mine for the Atikokan area.

Osisko Mining has been working on its Hammond Reef project since taking it over from Brett Resources in 2010

President Sean Roosen says its still a valuable asset, but better prices are needed.

Roosen says the company still plans to complete a permitting process which is underway.

OPP Cracks Down on Life Jackets

OPP are seeing a dangerous trend on area waters this summer.

Police say their marine patrols are seeing an increase in boaters not only not wearing life jackets, but not even having them on board.

Constable Anne McCoy says its something they'll be watching throughout the summer.

McCoy says anyone not having a life jacket face an immediate fine of 240-dollars.

Quetico Park Turns 100

A major milestone for a popular northwestern Ontario destination.

It was 100-years ago that Quetico Park was designated a provincial park, one of the first in the Ontario Provincial Parks Act.

Several events took place this past weekend including a barbecue, guided hikes, and native drumming.

Biz Kids Camp Come to Kenora

Young entrepreneurs are getting a chance to showcase their skills once again this summer.

The Biz Kids camp is being held once again in Kenora this month.

Diane Schwartz-Williams is the Manager of the Northwest Business Centre and she provides some details about the program.

The Kenora camp will take place August 12th to 16th.