Traffic Re-opens After Idle No More Flash Mob

The flash mob has dispensed and traffic is back to normal on Main street this afternoon.

Organizer of the flash mob Autumn Kakeway says she is happy with the turn out at the youth led Idle No More demonstration.

Kakeway adds that it's important for the younger generations to support the movement.

She says the Idle No More movement has to continue in order to protect the environment for all Canadians.

Local Liberal Says Anyone Can Win Leadership Convention

The president on the Kenora-Rainy River Riding Association is excited for the new premiere to be selected this weekend.

Anthony Leek is at the convention and says even though Sandra Pupatelo and Kathleen Wynne emerged as the pre-convention favorites at this point anyone can still win the delegate vote.

Leek says we will have a better idea of who the front runners after are the first round of voting.

Wynne Local Favorite in Liberal Leadership Race

One of the front-runners in the provincial Liberal leadership race is promising to resume the Legislation with weeks, if she wins this weekend.

Kathleen Wynne says she'll have MPP's back in their seats at Queen's Park February 19.

They've been off since the middle of October when Premier Dalton McGuinty prorogued the legislature.

In our on-line poll, Kathleen Wynne seems to have the most support locally.

56 percent of respondants believe she will Ontario's next premier, while
44 percent believe Sandra Pupatello will win tomorrow's Liberal Leadership vote.

Fate of Second Degree Murder Trial Could be Decided Today

We could find out later this morning if a second degree murder trial at the
Kenora Court House will be able to continue.

Yesterday, David Gibson, who is the lawyer for Angela Duchesne announced that he had been appointed as an Ontario Court Judge.

Justice Terrance Platana brought the proceedings to a halt saying
that Gibson can no longer continue on as the council for Duchesne.

Duchesne and Ivall have been charged in connection to the death of
Ed Wilson on March 21st, 2009.

Justice Platana will be meeting with council to decide the next steps this
morning.

Copperfin Aiming to Merge with Superior Credit Union

Staying competitive and offering better financial support.

That's the message Copperfin Credit Union is offering it's members as they prepare to merge to Superior Credit Union.

CEO Dennis Alvestad says meany services they offer will benefit as they grow the credit union.

Alvestad says some legal work needs to be done beofre the credit unions ask for their members support in April.

Idle No More Flash Mob to Close Section of Main Street

Area first nations youth are getting involved in the Idle No More movement.

Autumn Kakeway and Chevon Redsky have organzied a flash mob taking place tomorrow afternoon.

Redsky talks about the plans for the event.

The flash mob will close down Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Street South between 1:00 and 2:00.

Rainy River Resources Gets Funding for EA

Funding has become available for the Rainy River Gold Project.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is providing over 122 thousand dollars which will go to support public participation in the federal environmental assessment.

The proposed underground project will produce about 20,000 tonnes of ore per day.

The gold project is about 80 kilometers south of Kenora.

Senior Thistles back on the Ice this Weekend

The Kenora Senior Thistles continue their home series this weekend when they welcome the WiIliston State Tetons to town.

Coach Brian Olson says the Tetons have a strong team.

Olson adds the Thistles split their first series with the Tetons in December.

The first game of the series is Saturday Night at 7:30 and game two is Sunday afternoon at 1:20.