Three Dead in Pickle Lake Plane Crash

A fatal plane crash near Pickle Lake is currently under investigation by the OPP and the Transportation Safety Board.

The aircraft had four people on board and three people are confirmed dead.

Peter Hildebrand is a spokesperson for the Safety Board and says the plane crashed shortly before it was scheduled to touch down.

Hildebrand says its believed the Lakeer LA-250 went down around 7:30 last night in dense bush, but wasn't actually located until around 3:30 this morning.

One person survived the crash and was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg with minor injuries.

New history of boating display at the Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre has a new exhibit displaying the history of boating.

The display features an early model Boston Whaler boat and 6 motors dating back to 1913.

Tourism Chair Randy Nickle says the collection is from a personal collector

The display is a temporary fixture at the Discovery Centre.

Campbell Urges Liberals to Bring Back Legislature

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell says Northwestern Ontario is taking a hit with the legislature now at a stand-still.

Campbell says we are losing jobs and safety has been put at risk and the liberal government must address the situation.

Campbell says its been a frustrating year with by-elections, scandals and
MNR cuts in the region. 

She says the Liberals have shut down the legislature to have their own leadership race.

OPP Lay Charges in Prescription Pill Bust

A man from Couchiching First Nation is facing numerous drug charges.

Last Thursday, officers of the Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team noticed a man at a postal box with a package of 230 tables of Hydromorphone.

The street value is almost 20 thousand dollars.

Police say 28-year-old James Paul Morriseau has been charged with three counts of posession for the purpose of trafficking, and is expected to appear in court on Friday.

Bush Fire Proves Costly

The cost of fighting a wild fire in the Valley Drive area last month may end up over six digits.

Council received a report this week outlining the costs of Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services for battling the blaze in behind Valleyview School.

Initial projections are more than 54 thousand dollars.

Councillor Charito Drinkwalter says their still waiting for the bill from the MNR.

She says it could be very costly, because it includes the service of two CL-415 water bombers plus additional air and ground support from fire ranger crews.

Norman Residents Send Petition to City Council

An 800 name petition has been presented to Kenora City Council demanding that a legal covenant be put back on Norman Park.

Former Kenora Mayor Joyce Chevrier says residents in the area are worried about some of the recent development's, including the construction of the Discovery Center.

Council is drafting a resolution which says it will consult with the public if there are any major plans to change the usage of Norman Park, but Chevrier feels that's still doesn't go far enough.

Health Unit Celebrates Infection Control Week

The Northwestern Health Unit says routine practices can help you avoid becoming sick this winter.

This is Infection Control Week and the Health Unit is promoting hand hygiene and proper cough etiquette.

Spokesperson Donna Stanley says coughing and sneezing into your sleeve and washing your hands often can go a long way.

Stanley says even the common cold can cause severe health issues for the young and elderly, so precautions are the best remedy.

Bronco Court Teams Falter in Dryden

Dryden hasn't been a very friendly place for Beaver Brae's court sport teams in recent years.

Yesterday, the Broncos won just one of four games played in girls basketball and boys volleyball.

Both the Beaver Brae junior and senior volleyball squads lost to the Eagles three sets to one.

The Bronco senior girls had their three game winning streak come to a halt, with a 45-30 loss to the Eagles.

The lone win of the day came from Beaver Brae's junior girls basketball team, which enjoyed a convincing 49-24 victory over Dryden.