Mutual Respect Heading Into Renwick Cup

There is a lot of mutual respect between the Kenora Triple "A" Senior Thistles and the Brantford Blast heading into the Renwick Cup Finals.

Even though they have never played each other neither team is taking the other lightly.

Thistles team captain Sean Hughes says he expects some very talented competition.

Meanwhile, Kenora head coach John Tressor says that offense is Brantford's specialty.

The same level of respect towards the Thistles is being offered by Chad Spurr who is captain of the Blast, and played with a number of Kenora players while in Junior.

The Renwick Cup gets underway at the Thistles Arena tomorrow night at 7:00.

Games 2 and 3 are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday

The winner will advance to the national championship Allan Cup.

Council Selects Tedner for Bridge Project

The Company to repair the Winnipeg River West Branch Bridge has been selected.

At yesterday's special sitting of city council the tender by Innovative Civil Constructors was selected with a price tag of just over 4 million dollars.

Mayor Dave Canfield said it was good timing to select the company as they are working in the region on other projects and that has lowered the projected cost of 6 million.

Canfield says the city is taking a risk as they finalize funding by the province.

Canfield adds the funding they are applying for would cover up to 2 million dollars of the project and that they are working to receive more funding through other ministries.

KPDSB Happy With Extracurricular Announcement

It looks like kids in public elementary schools might be getting their extracurricular activities back.

Jack McMaster is the Director or Education at the Keewatin Patricia District School Board, and says their is no end to the benefit kids get from the activities.

However, McMaster does add that the choice to participate in the extracurricular activities, remains that of the individual teachers.

Record Prices on Canadian Fur's

Canada's fur industry is experiencing something it hasn't seen in a long time.

Furs are being sold off, in some cases, at record-breaking prices.

President of the Rainy River Fur Trappers Council Brian Love says that can only bode well for their future.

Love says increased interest in Canadian furs from the Pacific Rim countries is partly responsible for the high prices.