News Owners for Minaki Lodge

The former Minaki Lodge property north of Kenora will soon have a new owner.

Bob Banman, a former member of the Manitoba Legislature and Steinbach developer, Bob Schinkel are teaming up to re-develop the property on the Winnipeg River.

Banman says they want to create several condo units in the buildings that were once used for hotel rooms.

Banman says they are still waiting for the courts to approve the sale.

Once that's complete, they will begin work with the Ontario government on a site plan for the Minaki Lodge property.

Kenora Golfers win NorWOSSA Silver Medals

Kenora high school golfers earned three medals at the NorWOSSA championships.

The season wrapped up last week in Fort Frances, with the Beaver Brae Boys team earning the silver medal.

Brent Arsenault from Beaver Brae also took silver in boys individual play.

Danielle Toth was a silver medal winner in the girls individual bracket.

Hampton speaks out against Far North Act

The Far North Act isn't going to improve relations between the provincial government and

local first nations.

That's the feeling of Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton.

He say the legislation, which was passed last week really undermines the rights of

aboriginal communities in the far north.

The Nishinabe-Aski Nation says there could be protests over the Far North Act similar to the HST protest earlier this year.

Treaty Three meets with Children and Youth Services Minister

Grand Council Treaty #3 says its pleased with recent meetings with the minister of

Children and Youth services.

The provincial Native Child Welfare conference wrapped up yesterday in Fort Frances.

Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she had a chance to meet with the minister, Laurel Broten.

Broten also gave the key-note address to the agencies attending the three day conference.

Kelly says she is hopeful the new relationship with the ministry will produce meaningful results for children and youth within Treaty Three communities.

Nuclear Waste Storage Sites Sought in NWO

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is combing the area looking for communities interested in information on a proposal to establish used nuclear fuel storage sites.

Ear Falls has started the process by initiating a feasibility study, while Ignace is looking for more details.

Spokesperson Michael Krizanc says people have plenty of questions.

Krizanc says this is a long term process and any community interested in getting information

can contact the Nuclear Waste Management Organization for details about the project.

Confederation College is seeking a new president

Confederation College's President is retiring.

Pat Lang has held the position for the last ten years and says she wants the new President to bring in change.

Lang will retire this summer in July.

A national search for a replacement will get underway as soon as possible.

DOKURA votes on October 25th

The District of Kenora Unincorporated Areas Ratepayers Association is looking for

a couple of representitives to sit on the Kenora District Services Board.

Elections in two areas will also be held on October 25th.

In Lake of the Woods North, Ingrid Parkes and Barry Baltessen are going to be

on the ballot.

Returning officer for the vote, Jack McKenzie says any registered property owner

in the Unincororated areas will be eligible to vote.

McKenzie says they will have polling stations set up around the region at community

halls and fire halls.

In the Oxdrift area, Sarah Campbell and Ray LeRay are the only two candidates running

for one seat on the District Services Board.

Busy Week for Municipal Candidates

Its going to be a make or break week for the candidates running in the municipal

elections.

There are five all-candidate forums scheduled this week over the next five days.

The first event is up tonight at the Minnis Hall of Super 8, where the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates forum.

That will be followed by forum sponsored by Kenora's Young Business Professionals

tomorrow night, and a senior's forum Wednesday morning.

On Thursday, the mayoralty candidates will be on CJRL for a special hour-long talkback

show.