Thursday, January 10, 2013

Winter Storm Warning for Kenora

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Environment Canada has put a winter storm warning in effect for Kenora and surrounding areas. Periods of snow, ice pellets, and freezing...

Respiratory Illness on the Rise

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A respiratory illness is said to be on the rise in the area according to the Northwestern Health Unit. The illness is caused by virus...

Crash on Highway 17 near Ignace

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A 48-year-old transport driver from Manitoba has received minor injuries following a single vehicle crash on Highway 17 between Ignace an...

Idle No More Protest at Mcleod Park

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Grassy Narrows First Nation is making their voices heard in the Idle No More Movement. Amy McKenzie organized the rally today at McLeod...

Crown Begins Prosecution in Kenora Murder Case

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The crown will begin presenting its case this morning at the second degree murder trial of Kenneth Ivall and Angela Duchesne. The prosec...

MNO Applauds Court Ruling

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A new opportunity for Metis people to get access to health care. That's one of the potential benefits of a federal court ruling this ...

Fort Frances Town Councillor Passes Away

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A sad day in the Town of Fort Frances. Councillor Sharon Tibbs has died. The long-time councillor had recently taken a leave of absen...

Thistles Pick up Point in OT Loss

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The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles have lost for the first time in 2013. The Thistles lost 5-4 to the Winnipeg Wild last nig...
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Snowmobile Trail Markers Stolen

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The OPP says they are trying to find the culprits responsible for damaging and removing snowmobile trails markers and signs. Police say ...

Job Actions To Close Elementary School This Friday

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Elementary teachers in the Keewatin Patricia District School board will be participating in a one day political protest this Friday. Dire...

More Idle No More Protests in the Works

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Another Idle No More protest will be taking place in Kenora tomorrow. This time, protesters will be gathering at Husky the Musky in the...

Seven Generations Begins Planning for Lakewood

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Seven Generations Education Institute is hoping to release more details about its plans for Lakewood School in the next few months. Th...

Health Unit Releases Year End Review

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The Northwestern Health Unit says its continuing to test water quality in the region. In a year-end review of its programs, the Health...

Market and Craft Shows Resume this Weekend

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If you missed out on local vendors during summer events don't worry. Mark Duggan is the special events coordinator and says this Satu...

Teachers Unions to Meet Today

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Members of local teacher unions are meeting in Toronto today. They'll be getting an update from their leadership about what their ne...

Two Thistles Named to Eastern All-Star Squad

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Just two members of the Kenora Thistles will be heading to Dauphin this weekend for the annual Manitoba Midget Hockey League All-Star G...
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Government Will Review Court Ruling of Metis and Non-Status Indians

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Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the government will review a federal court ruling in favor of more than 600-thousand off-reserve Metis and non...

Visitor Restrictions at Dryden Regional Health Centre

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The Dryden Regional Health Centre continues to take precautions, following a high number of patients with respiratory illness. Anyone who...

Con College Brings Women's Hockey to Kenora

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The Confederation College women's hockey team will be making its first ever appearance in Kenora. The Thunderhawks will be playing a...

Fate of Extra-Curricular Activities Still Up in the Air

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Talks continue with the local school board and public schools regarding the continuation of extra-curricular activities. Director of Educ...