Monday, August 23, 2010

Men's Soccer Final Set

The final for Thursday night's Kenora Men's Soccer Final is all set.

The Centuries will meet up with the Stingers at 6:00.

The Centuries advanced with a 3-1 over the Playaz in semi-final action
last night.

Meantime, the Stingers romped to a 6-1 victory over the Fury.

Second Youth charged in Connection Bearskin Lake Murder


A second person faces murder charges in connection to the death of a
20 year old Bearskin Lake area man.

The OPP say another 15 year old youth has been charged with second degree murder.

Neil Fiddler was pronounced dead at the nursing station in Bearskin Lake back on August 14th.

Initially, a 15 year old youth was charged with second degree murder and also attempted murder in connection to injuries sustained by a 19 year old man.

The second youth is scheduled to appear in Kenora court today on murder charges, attempted
murder, assault with a weapon and breach of probation.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the names of both youth cannot be released.

One Person dies in north end Fire


The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office has been called in to investigate a fatal fire in Kenora over the weekend.

The blaze broke out Saturday evening around 6:00 in the 5th Street North area.

Kenora Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says while crews were on the scene quickly, one person still succumbed to his injuries.

The name of the deceased has not been released.

Brinkman says investigators from the Fire Marshall's office will look into the cause and origin of the blaze.

The OPP is also investigating the incident.

Hampton concerned about possible sale of northern dams


The McGuinty Government is being asked to do something to prevent the sale of hydro dams in Northern Ontario owned by AbitibiBowater.


The dams are located in Kenora, Fort Frances and Iroquois Falls.

Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton says the government should to something to block the sale.

Hampton says the dams are vital to the future of the mills in Iroquois Falls and Fort Frances.

Extra Funding for New Fire Hall

The City of Kenora is getting some support from the provincial government to help cover part of
the costs of building a new fire hall on Barsky's Hill.

Construction of the 17 hundred square meter facility is nearing an end, and the Northern Ontario
Heritage Fund is pledging one million dollars towards the five million dollar project.

The new facility will not only have more space for fire fighting equipment, it will also include
two classrooms.

The new building is supposed to be ready to move into by the end of September.

Bronco football players open training camp


Another high school football season is just around the corner.
Players and coaches are showing up this morning at Pete Fair Memorial
field for the start of a two week training camp.

The Broncos play their first game in the Winnipeg High School Football
league on September 10th against their rivals from Dryden.

Beaver Brae will once again be competing in Division Two of the football league.

Their first and only exhibition game will be played at home against the Eagles on September 2nd.