Kenora OPP are looking into the death of a 24 year old woman.
Deidre Lynn Chukra went missing last week and was last heard from on Monday March 8th.
Police were looking for the woman and had asked the public for their help over the weekend.
Sunday morning the body of Chukra was found on the shore of Lake of the Woods in the area of
Sylvan Street.
Police are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding her death.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ring Of Fire
Ontario's mining minister will try to reassure First Nations they will be properly consulted as the province seeks to develop massive chromite deposit known as the Ring of Fire.
Michael Gravelle says he's looking forward to this week's trip.
Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the visit is welcome, but warns it will take more than lip-service to ensure development can go ahead.
Michael Gravelle says he's looking forward to this week's trip.
Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the visit is welcome, but warns it will take more than lip-service to ensure development can go ahead.
Rainy River Resources Update
It's good news, but the president of Rainy River Resources says there's still more work ahead following the recent release of an independent review of its exploration activities in the district.
President Raymond Threlkeld says the resource estimate identifies about five million ounces in potential gold reserves.
The report identifies another 2-7 million ounces in inferred resources, but Threlkeld says they need to better determine its feasibility to be mine.
President Raymond Threlkeld says the resource estimate identifies about five million ounces in potential gold reserves.
The report identifies another 2-7 million ounces in inferred resources, but Threlkeld says they need to better determine its feasibility to be mine.
Kenora Re Uses Website
The City of Kenora is launching a new website to get divertmore material away from the local landfill site.
The Kenora Re-Uses website was set up by the SolidWaste Department and not only gives tips about recycling,but also lets local residents sell goods on-line.
Karen Sillery is the web-site administrator and says its going tobe free to buy and sell items listed on the website.
The website can be accessed at kenora.reuses.com
The Kenora Re-Uses website was set up by the SolidWaste Department and not only gives tips about recycling,but also lets local residents sell goods on-line.
Karen Sillery is the web-site administrator and says its going tobe free to buy and sell items listed on the website.
The website can be accessed at kenora.reuses.com
First Nation Relationship with Province
The Province and Grand Council Treaty 3 have agreed to continue working together to promote economic opportunities for area First Nation communities.
Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey and Minister of Natural Resources, Mining and
Forestry Michael Gravelle were in Wabigoon Friday to sign a Letter of Commitment.
Treaty 3 Chief Diane Kelley says its an historic agreement.
The deal will help both sides explore avenues to promote natural resource development.
Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey and Minister of Natural Resources, Mining and
Forestry Michael Gravelle were in Wabigoon Friday to sign a Letter of Commitment.
Treaty 3 Chief Diane Kelley says its an historic agreement.
The deal will help both sides explore avenues to promote natural resource development.
LOCAL HOCKEY ROUND UP
The Kenora Senior AAA Thistles are heading to the Renwick Cup. Kenora advanced with a 3-1 win over Thunder Bay yesterday at Thistle Rink.
Brooks Maya scored the winner for the Thistles with 7 minutes left in the game.
They added an empty netter with under a minute left to ice the win.
Kenora was scheduled to play Fort Frances in Sundays HNO finale, but the Thunderhawks were disqualified for using an inellegable player.
With the win the Thistles move on to the Renwick Cup April 2-4 in Thunder Bay.
They will take on the Southern Ontario champion in a best of three series to move on the the Allan Cup.
The Kenora Midget triple "A" Thistles season is over. The Thistles season came to an end this weekend in Thunder Bay where they lost a pair of games, 2-1 and 4-3 in double overtime, to the Thunder Bay Kings.
At the Northwestern Ontario AAA bantam hockey championship Sunday afternoon at Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay the West All-Stars where edged 3-1 by the Thunder Bay Kings.
With the loss team West will not be moving on to the provincial tournament opening next week in Ottawa.
The Northwestern Ontario All-Stars defeated the Thunder Bay Kings 5-4 in overtime yesterday to claim the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Peewee Triple-A Branch Championship.
Dryden's Geoff Kitt picked up 2 goals and the O.T. winner with Trevor Kavanaugh, Tyler Vanuden, Logan Ginn adding singles.
The Local team now represents this Region at the All-Ontario Peewee Championshio in St. Mary's on April 5th.
Brooks Maya scored the winner for the Thistles with 7 minutes left in the game.
They added an empty netter with under a minute left to ice the win.
Kenora was scheduled to play Fort Frances in Sundays HNO finale, but the Thunderhawks were disqualified for using an inellegable player.
With the win the Thistles move on to the Renwick Cup April 2-4 in Thunder Bay.
They will take on the Southern Ontario champion in a best of three series to move on the the Allan Cup.
The Kenora Midget triple "A" Thistles season is over. The Thistles season came to an end this weekend in Thunder Bay where they lost a pair of games, 2-1 and 4-3 in double overtime, to the Thunder Bay Kings.
At the Northwestern Ontario AAA bantam hockey championship Sunday afternoon at Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay the West All-Stars where edged 3-1 by the Thunder Bay Kings.
With the loss team West will not be moving on to the provincial tournament opening next week in Ottawa.
The Northwestern Ontario All-Stars defeated the Thunder Bay Kings 5-4 in overtime yesterday to claim the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Peewee Triple-A Branch Championship.
Dryden's Geoff Kitt picked up 2 goals and the O.T. winner with Trevor Kavanaugh, Tyler Vanuden, Logan Ginn adding singles.
The Local team now represents this Region at the All-Ontario Peewee Championshio in St. Mary's on April 5th.
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