Man Charged Following Police Chase

The Kenora Provincial Police have laid charges against a 30 year Kenora man following an early morning police chase.

The pursuit began when police arrived on Second Street North around 5:00 this morning to investigate a stolen car and the suspect drove off.

The chase led into the Pinecrest area where the man then ran by foot into the Minto area.

Police say a K9 unit and the Emergency Response Team located the man around 8:00.

As a result Mark Fontaine has been charged with driving while disqualified, flight while pursued by a peace office, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, theft over 5 thousand, possession of a weapon, and trespassing at night.

Non-Profit Housing Boards Re-Appointed

It looks like things will be status-quo for the Non-Profit Housing Corporations in Kenora and Keewatin for at least another year.

Kenora City Council agreed to re-appoint the boards of both organizations at it's open meeting yesterday afternoon.

The city has been talking about merging the two boards for several months, but neither Non-profit Housing agency has been in favour of the move.

Until the city decides how it wants to proceed, members of both boards have been asked it they would be willing to remain in their respective positions.

Man Arrested After Police Chase Through Kenora

A 30 year old man is in custody after a police chase in the Pinecrest area of town.

Provincial Police say they were called about a stolen car on Second Street North early this morning.

Upon arrival the suspect drove off and police followed suit.

The man ran off by foot in the Minto area before a police K9 unit and the Emergency Response Team were able to locate him around 8:00.

The investigation is continuing and there has been no word on possible charges.

Canfield Heads to Ottawa for Throne Speech

An interested by-stander for today's throne speech in the House of Commons.

Kenora mayor Dave Canfield has been invited to attend today's opening session.

Canfield says there are some other perks for the junket as well.

Canfield says he will have about two hours today to meet with the federal cabinet and talk about those issues.

LOWAC Asks Council for Performing Arts Center

Kenora City Council is being asked to include a performing arts center to its plans for the expansion of the Kenora Rec. Center.

Plans are currently being developed for an Events Center.

Dean Carrie is with the Lake of the Woods Arts Collective and says a performing arts space would be a natural fit for any new construction.

City Council is expected to have a final proposal for the Events Center by August of 2014.

Jarnel Wins Contract to Build SMB Expansion

A local construction company has won the bid to build a 10 thousand square foot extension to Ste. Margarite Bourgeoys.

Jarnel Contracting was given the contract last night by the Kenora Catholic District School board.

Director of Education Phylis Eikre says work on the project has already
started.

The tender came in  at just under four million dollars.

Numbers Down in Operation Impact

Provincial Police in Northwestern Ontario have officially wrapped up their Operation Impact Campaign.

Constable Dave Shaw says all of their statistics were down from last year.

There were 244 speeding charges, one stunt driving charge, 34 for seat belt violations and 4 distracted driving charges.

Shaw adds they laid one impaired driving charge, compared with one from last year.

They also laid only one warn-range suspension.

Shaw says no matter what time of year, it's important to keep your hands on the wheel and stay focused on the road.

Drug Bust On Highway 17

Two Fort Frances men are in some hot water following a drug bust in Kenora.

Provincial Police stopped a vehicle along Highway 17 Monday night, and learned that the two people inside had marijuana on them.

Officers seized 12-pounds of pot, worth roughly 36-thousand-dollars.

Police say 20-year-old Dylan pattison and 26-year-old Jason Thomson have been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

They're both expected to appear in court in December.

American Hunter Dies Near Fort Frances

Provincial Police are investigating a sudden death in the Rainy River District.

On Monday evening, police were called about a body that was found about 30-kilometres north of the junction of Highway 11 and Highway 611 North in an unorganized township.

Police say the man had been hunting with a group of friends, but didn't return to camp.

Police add a hunting party came across the body, and the death is not considered suspicious.

The man is reportedly from the United States.

Northwest Business Center Hosts Workshop tonight

A workshop geared towards area businesses and entrepreneurs is being held this afternoon in Kenora.

The Creating and Communicating Your Brand Story workshop is aimed at helping area businesses work towards a face lift.

Northwest Business Center Manager Diane Schwartz-Williams says they want to help achieve a fresh look.

The session runs from 5 until 9 at the Best Western Lakeside Inn and includes a dinner.

Girls Retreat Seeks Aviva Funding

It will be next week before we know if a local proposal has reached the second round of a national wide contest.

The I Am Awesome and I Know it conference is vying for funding in the Aviva Community Fund.

Organizer Renee Martin-Brown says the first ever event last month in Nestor Falls attracted 19 girls and proved to be highly successful.

Martin-Brown says funding will help pay for presenters to attend future events.

Broncos Snap Five Game Winning Streak

A tough loss for Beaver Brae's football team.

The Broncos were trounced 49-0 by the West Kildonan Wolverines yesterday afternoon in Winnipeg.

The loss ends Beaver Brae's five game winning streak, as the Broncos fall to 5-2 on the season.

Beaver Brae is back in action again on Friday to wrap up the
regular season with a game against the winless St. John Tigers.

The Broncos have already guaranteed themselves a play-off berth.