Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Highway Re-Opened

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Highway 17 in Kenora was shut down for a couple of hours afternoon due to a single vehicle accident. The accident took place in the area...

City Donates Clock to Retired Railroaders

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Time is standing still at city hall these days. Yesterday, council made a special presentation to the Canadian Pacific Retired Railroader...

Camper Dies Overnight at Falcon Lake

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One person is dead and another has been taken to hospital following a bizarre incident at the Falcon Lake Campground in eastern Manitoba....

Body of Missing Thunder Bay Man Found

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Ontario Provincial Police say they have found the body of 26-year-old cliff diver Larry Larivee. Police were called to the McKenzie River ...

LOWDPOA Gaining Ground in Campaign Against Flying Lanterns

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Kenora city council has gotten more information about the dangers of flying lanterns. Executive Director with the Lake of the Woods Dist...

Rickford Welcomes new Baby to his Constituency

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Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford will have a larger entourage than usual as he tours the riding this summer. Rickford and his wife had a baby t...

Dryden Loses Battle With MPAC

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A major setback for Dryden. The City has failed in its first attempt to overturn the property assessment of the Domtar Mill. Mayor Craig...

Temperatures Soar in Kenora

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Yesterday was warm, but not hot enough to trigger an ice cream party. The thermometer at the Kenora Airport topped out a 30.3 yesterday. ...

Sharks Post Good Results in Grand Forks

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A pretty good showing for the Kenora Sharks Swim club in Grand Forks over the weekend. 12 year old JC Drygasuk led the way with  six firs...
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

King George and Beaver Brae Hockey Academy Join Forces

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Grade 5 and 6 students at King George can now join the Beaver Brae hockey academy. The students will be able to join the academy as part o...

City Council Creates a Docking Committee

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A change of heart by the Mayor of Kenora regarding a committee to review docking in the city. Council passed a resolution today to creat...

Outlive Yourself Cyclist Arrives in Kenora

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Canada has one of the lowest rate of organ donors in the industrialized world. Cayse Ruiter cycled into Kenora yesterday as part of his ...

City Council To Look At Docking Issues

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Kenora city council will vote today whether to set up a committee to look at creating more docking. The committee will be in charge of cr...

Air Show Line-Up Announced

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Look up, way up. The Kenora Air Show is coming to town on July 3rd and organizer John Gale is excited about the line up that is set to per...

Red Cross Accepting Donations for Alberta Flood Victims

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It's a chance for local residents to help the flood situation in Alberta. Local Red Cross Manager Shana Hansson says they are looking ...

Police Looking into Another Railway Street Break-In

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The OPP are investigating a break-in to a business along Railway Street. Police say the culprits entered the premises sometime later Sat...

Public School Board Prepares for New Academic Year

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One school year may be over but the next is just around the corner. Incoming Director of Education with the Keewatin Patricia District Sch...
Monday, June 24, 2013

Search Called Off for Missing Cliff Diver

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The active search for 26 year old Larry Larivee of Thunder Bay is over for the moment. Police say OPP divers were unable to find any sign ...

City Approves Demolition Permit at Old Abitibi Mill Site

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Another landmark on the old Abitibi mill site on 9th Street North will soon be disappearing. The Old TMP building is scheduled to be tor...

OPP Officer Finds Out Next Month Whether He'll Stand Trial

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A Kenora OPP officer will find out next month whether he will have to stand trial on a charge of dangerous driving causing death. A three...