Thistles Open the New Year in Thompson

The Kenora Triple "a" Midget Thistles open the new year with a pair
of games in northern Manitoba.

The Thistles are on a long bus ride to Thompson to face the Norman North Stars.

The Kenora Midgets will play the North Stars tonight at 8:00 and again tomorrow night.

Norman sits 18 points back of the Thistles in the Eastern Division Standings.

ELA Scientist Wins Award

A scientist who worked in the Experimental Lakes Area is the recipient of an award.

Dr. Ray Hesslein is 8th person from the ELA to receieve the Frank H. Rigler Award.

The Frank Rigler Award is the highest honor given by the Society of Canadian Limnologists.

In accepting the award, Hesslein stressed the importance the research facility has not only on this country, but all of North America.

Rally to Save Ontario Ranger Camp Program Today

A campaign to save the Ontario Ranger Camp program is underway.


The program, which operated several camps, including one at Quetico Provincial Park, was halted by the province last fall.

Emily Kirton with the group Friends of the Ranger Program, says it brought youth in from elsewhere in the province.

Former campers and workers intend to rally at Queen's Park this afternoon.

Five Men Recovering From Explosion on Lake of the Woods

Five men have been injured, one seriously, after an explosion in an ice fishing camper at the south end of Lake of the Woods.

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff Gary Fish says a propane furnace exploded and blew out the windows early Sunday morning on the shore of Zippel Bay.

All are recovering in hospital in Duluth.

The camper was located near Williams, Minnesota, west of Baudette.

Health Unit Recommends Realistic New Years Resolutions

Have you set a new years resolution?


Julie Slack is a dietitian with the Northwestern Health Unit, and says that weight loss is a main goal for many people.

She adds that the problem is that people set their hopes to high, and eventually give up.

Slack says it's a good idea to find a friend who has the same goals and can motivate you.

OPP Investigating Thunder Bay Incident

The OPP are looking into an allegation by a 19 year old First Nation man against Thunder Bay Police Service.

It's alleged that a Thunder Bay Police Service officer transported the man to a location outside of the city limits.

The man reported that he was dropped off and left to walk back to his residence in Thunder Bay.

The incident is said to have occurred in the evening hours of December 2nd.

The Thunder Bay Police Service is cooperating with the Ontario Provincial Police in their investigation.

Nominations Being Sought for NWO Innovation Awards

The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Center is honoring Northwestern Ontario businesses.

The 5th annual RBC Innovation Awards will be held February 21st.

Manager Judy Sander says they'll also honour those people who help get new businesses started.

The deadline to nominate a business or volunteer is February 4th.

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Saints Skate to Exhibition Win in New Mexico

The Thomas Aquinas boys hockey team is enjoying some southern hospitality.

The Saints are in Taos, New Mexico for a hockey tournament.

Yesterday T.A. played an exhibition game against Los Alamos and skated to a 6-1 victory on an NHL-sized outdoor ice rink.

The Saints will play a pair of games today.

They kick of the tournament at 4:00 with a game against the host team from Taos.

They will also be back on the ice at 10:00 this evening