The Mike Richards Charity Golf Tournament

The Mike Richards Charity Golf Tournament takes placed at the Kenora Golf and Country Club tomorrow.

John Barr who is part of the organizing committee says a total of 137 golfers will be out on the course with some of the NHL’s finest players.

The tournament will be a shotgun start, scramble format with hole-in-one specials and a post-golf banquet. Silent and live auctions will also take place to help raise additional funds for the Canadian Cancer Society and the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.

Forest Fire Update

5 new forest fires are being reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, bringing the region's total up to 11.

2 were discovered in the Nipigon district while 3 were reported in the Fort Frances district.

Kenora has 2 active fires:

#1: Northeast of Grassy Narrows First Nation community. This fire is estimated at 0.8 hectors in size

#2: located 10km northwest of Minaki but is now listed as Under Control.

Firefighters remain on high alert with conditions at "High" to "Extreme" across the region.

Alzheimer Society's Cash Calendars

The Alzheimer Society's Cash Calendars are back!


Only 2500 calendars will be sold with over 12 thousand 1 hundred and 85 dollars worth of prizes, with one in 10 chances to win From September 2012 to August 2013.

Cash Calendars are $20 each with proceeds coming directly back to our community to provide free services to assist those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

To purchase yours visit The Alzheimer Society Office at 618-9th Street North

Michel Garant Challenge

He's looking to be the first paraplegic athlete to cross Canada on a strong arm bike.


Michel Garant started his journey in Vancouver on June 9 and plans to hit 83 cities in less then 90 days in support of The Mira Foundation which provides guide dogs and service dogs.

Michel is reaching out to millions of Canadians particularly those here in Kenora!

You can cheer him on today as he makes a pit stop under Kenora’s Whitecap Pavilion at 12 o’clock!

Phase 3 of Downtown Revitalization

With a little help from 2 separate organizations, Phase 3 of the downtown revitalization design is a go.

The City of Kenora is hoping to get government funding from Fednor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to help with the cost.

Council plans to replace underground infrastructures and new road ways.

They're also planning a bit of a makeover to keep things consistent with Kenora's newly redeveloped Main Street and Harbourfront.

Funding will also help refurbish Second Street South from Main Street to the old Fire Hall and both Chipman Street and Matheson Street are also on the list of roads that need to be repaired.

Work is slatted to start in 2013

Outside Basketball Courts

City Council is proceeding with several high priority projects this summer.


Councilors are hoping to use the $150,000 originally set aside for desk and security improvements to the Recreation Centre’s reception area to the relocation of the outside basketball courts.

The relocation will also provide additional parking space for vehicles and boat trailers.

Jaffray Melick Arena

The Jaffray Melick arena is getting a second chance.


City Council is preceding with several high priority projects this summer including sixty five thousand dollars worth of repairs at The Jaffray Melick Arena.

Councilors agree that the building has to meet occupancy requirements before it can be re-opened to the public