Thunder Bay Flood Fund Announced

The Salvation Army and the Canadian Red Cross are teaming up to offer a national appeal for funds for flood victims in Thunder Bay.

Salvation Army Major Merv Halvorsen says you can donate through several sources.

The Thunder Bay Flood Fund will help homeowners recoup some of the costs of dealing with this emergency.

To donate to the Thunder Bay Flood Fund call 1-807-725-2769.

White Elected Treaty Three Grand Chief

The Chief of the Whitefish Bay First Nation is taking on a bigger role in the region.

Warren White was elected as grand chief of Treaty Three yesterday.

White beat out incumbant Diane Kelly and Kelvin Morrison in a traditional vote yesterday on the Big Island First Nation south Kenora.

The election was held on the second day of Treaty Three's National Assembly.

The Assembly will wrap up today, with White presiding over the proceedings.

Rickford Defends Back to Work Legislation

Striking C.P. railworkers are expected to report back to work later today.

Back-to-work legislation is expected to be passed through the senate later today.

Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford is defending the bill and says it will allow for a 90 day arbitration process.

For the first time in a week, CP rail workers in Kenora were not on the picket line.

OPP Cracking Down on Property Crimes

The OPP say they expect to see a decrease in the number of break and enters, thefts and mischief incidents in Kenora this year.

Inspector Dave Lucas released his year end report for 2011 to the Police Service Board yesterday.

Lucas says there was a big jump in property crimes last year, but they have managed to solve most of them.

Lucas says their efforts are paying off because they've already seen a big drop in property crimes through the first four months of this year compared to last year.

He adds that the incidence of violent crimes was also lower last year. 

Campbell Wants Bear Wise Cuts Reversed

The province is being pressure to have the Ministry of Natural Resources continue trapping and relocating nuisance bears.

It's handing those responsibilities onto police and municipalities.

In the legislature, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell says there's already been a number of close calls involving the public and bears since the announcement.

Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle says Ministry staff will continue to work with local authorities in emergency situations.

Broncos Girls Win NorWOSSA Soccer Gold

Beaver Brae's girls are golden once again.

The Broncos girls soccer team blanked Dryden 4-0 last night in the NorWOSSA final in Fort Frances.

Beaver Brae now heads to the All-Ontario championships next week in St. Thomas.

This is the third year in a row Beaver Brae has advanced to the OFSAA Finals.

Meanwhile, another disappointing loss for the Bronco boys.

They lost a 3-1 decision to Dryden in the semi-finals.

Fort Frances won the gold medal beating the Eagles 1-0 in the final.

Kings win Game One of Stanley Cup Final

The Los Angeles Kings are three wins away from the first Stanley Cup in the team's 45-year history after taking Game 1 of the final.

Anze Kopitar scored on a breakaway 18:13 into overtime to give the Kings a 2-1 victory at New Jersey. Los

Angeles is 9-and-0 on the road in the post-season, and 3-and-0 when they skate in overtime.

Mike Richards was held off the scoresheet in a tight defensive contest.