Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Four Arrested in Weekend Police Chase in Vermillion Bay

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The OPP say four teenagers are in custody following a brief police chase in the Vermilion Bay area. Police say they noticed a truck with ...

Norman Fire Causes Damage to Duplex

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No injuries reported as a result of an early morning fire in the Norman Area. Kenora's Fire and Emergency Service Department was ca...

Chipman Street Still Blocked Off

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You may need to find a detour driving through downtown Kenora today. A section of Chipman Street remains blocked off after a roof overhan...

Event Center Committee Looking for Feedback

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It's time for you to offer your opinion on the expansion of the Rec Center. Event Center Committee chair Chris Van Wallenghem says th...

Municipality Trying to Save Caliper Lake

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It wasn't a great long weekend weather-wise. But it was an even worse long weekend if you wanted to go camping at Caliper Lake Pro...

Province Gives Green Light to Rainy River Resources

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The Ministry of the Environment has decided to go ahead with the Terms of Reference for the Rainy River Gold Project. Kenora-Rainy River ...

Heavy Rains Cause Evacuation near Thunder Bay

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Fort William First Nation near Thunder Bay has declared a state of emergency.     It says homes in the community have been hit by floo...

Alzheimer Society Launches Penny Drive

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Don't throw out your old pennies just yet. The Alzheimers Society of Kenora and Rainy River is conducting a penny drive once again...
Friday, May 17, 2013

No Water Service for Coney Island

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Some disappointment for Coney Island residents. The City of Kenora says the summer water service will not be ready for this weekend. ...

OPP Vow to Be Out in Force this Long Weekend

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The Ontario Provincial Police want to make sure everyone stays safe this Victoria Day Weekend. Sergeant Shelley Garr with the Northwest...

Local Provincial Parks Set to Open for Camping this Weekend

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Not all provincial parks will be opening this long weekend. Bruce Van Staalduinen  with Ontario Parks says 10 Northern parks were closed ...

Council To Decide Fate of Non Profit Housing After RFP

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The fate of the Kenora and Keewatin Non Profit Housing Corporations should be known later this year. Kenora City Council has agreed to se...

Boating Safety Urged this Weekend

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Don't be caught on the water unprepared. This long weekend is the unofficial start to the boating season in the region and BOATsmart ...

Strike Averted at LCBO

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The union representing about 67-hundred LCBO workers is recommending they vote in favour of a tentative contract worked out last night.   ...

Pellatt Gearing Up for Long Weekend Bash

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The Pellatt Community Center and Fire Hall will be rocking this Saturday when they host the May Long Bash. The event is a fundraiser for ...

Saints Excel at Track and Field Meet

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A strong showing from Thomas Aquinas students at the Annual Track and Field meet in Dryden. Taylor Tom led the way with a pair of first p...

Transport Load Catches Fire on Highway 17 East

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Highway 17 east of Kenora is open again after being shut down for several hours last night. The OPP shut down the Trans-Canada just eas...
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Provincial Parks Set to Open for Long Weekend

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The May long weekend means provincial parks will be opening for the first time this season. Van Staalduinen from Ontario Parks says t...

NorWOSSA Soccer Season Reaches Halfway Point

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Mixed results for Beaver Brae's soccer team in Dryden yesterday. The Bronco boys opened with a 3-1 win over Fort Frances, but then we...

Funerals Today for Wunnumin Lake Fire Victims

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Funeral services are being held today in the remote northern community of Wunnumin Lake First Nation for three young victims of a house fir...