New Telephone Fraud in Kenora

A free trip this is not.

Kenora O.P.P say a telephone fraud in the city is claiming to give away a free trip from a local business.

Police say the call will display a local number and requests your credit card information.

Police say you have the right to check out any caller by requesting written information, a call back number, references and that any legitimate business will give you the information.

City Council Ready for AMO Meeting

Making our voices heard.

5 members of city council will be attending next weeks Association of Municipalities of Ontario meeting.

Mayor Dave Canfield says he joining area leaders in the stand against Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

Canfield also plans to discuss infrastructure, tourism, forestry, and policing.

Council has requested meetings with 7 ministers.

Mike Richards Donates $17,000

Another huge success at the Mike Richards Charity Golf Tournament.

A cheque presentation was held where Mike Richards donated over $17,000 to the Kenora and Lake of the Wood Regional Community Foundation.

Richards says giving back is a key goal of his no matter how big or small.

Richards' charity events have raised over $100,000 overall for the community foundation.

MP Rickford Responds to R.O.F Concerns

Greg Rickford isn't saying if the Harper Government will join the province and First Nations at the Ring of Fire bargaining table.  

As the federal minister responsible for the proposed mining project, the Kenora MP says he has a date with First Nations negotiator Bob Rae.

In the meantime, Rickford says the government plans to wait out a court challenge on the federal environmental process.

Red Lake Teacher Receives ETFO Award

An honour for Jeff Holmes, who spent many years teaching in Red Lake.

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has presented him with the Honorary Life Member Award.

Holmes is now retired, but says he became a teacher after getting his Master's degree in music.

Holmes says he's not the first from Northwestern Ontario to win this award.
Dryden's Peter Andrusco received it a couple of years ago.

Nishinawbe-Aski Police Appoint New Chief

The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is welcoming their new chief.

Terry Armstrong will take over effective September 3rd, replacing Robert Herman who held the position of Acting Chief of Police since January 2013.

He will lead the service alongside Deputy Chief Roland Morrison.

Health Unit Offers Up Septic System Advice

Regular maintenance can help save your septic system.

Doug Vergunst is the Chief Building Official with the Northwestern Health Unit, and recommends installing an effluent filter.

He says the system can save you money in the long run by removing particles.

Vergunst says it's also important to maintain the field portion of the septic system, and advises residents to avoid changing draining patterns near it.