Police Confirm Death at Vernon Trails

Kenora OPP have confirmed that a deceased man was discovered this morning at the entrance to the Vernon Trails, West of the City.

Constable Bob Bernie says police were called just after 8:00 and paramedics confirmed the death.

Police remain on the scene at this time and the area is closed off to the public, however McKenzie Portage Road remains open to traffic.

Bernie could not confirm how they are proceeding with the investigation.

Bernie adds he is looking into the incident this morning on St. Clair Street to see if the incidents have any relation.

Police on Scene at 2 Locations in City

Some new developments in the report of an incident on St Clair Street in Keewatin.

Kenora O.P.P are at the scene of incident at the Vernon Trails West of the City.

Reports say a deceased person was found at the location.

We have calls in with the O.P.P and are awaiting more details.

Meanwhile there are also police on the scene at 817 St. Clair Street in Keewatin.

It is not yet known if the locations are related.

New Director of Education Chosen for KPDSB

Sean Monteith is the new Director of Education of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board.

The Kenora resident was named to the position at a special board meeting last night.

Monteith says he's humbled and excited by the opportunity.

Monteith has been a Superintendent of Education with the board since 2008.

Sector Profile Hopes to Attract New Business

Lots of work is being done to attract more forestry business to the city.

Thelma Wilkins-Page with the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission presented city council with a sector profile on Monday.

Wilkins-Page says the report highlights strengths and advantages, opportunities for value added products, and government services and supports in the region..

Councillor Sharon Smith says the report will be great to helping companies get the information they need when deciding to do business in Kenora.

Health Unit Changing Pandemic Plan

The Northwestern Health Unit is supporting the province's new pandemic plan.

Manager of Infectious Diseases Donna Stanley says the strategy provides a stronger working relationship with all three levels of government.

Stanley says the Health Unit was burned during the last H-1-N-1 pandemic because other Health Units were offering the free vaccine at earlier times.

Senior Thistle Drop Game 1 at Allan Cup

A tough start for the Kenora Triple "A" Senior Thistles at the Allan Cup in Red Deer Alberta.

The Thistles started the tournament last night by dropping a 5-2 decision to the host Bentley Generals.

Kenora got the scoring started before the Generals scored 3 unanswered goals.

The Thistles were able to make it 3-2, but that would be the closest they would get as the generals pulled away.

Tonight Kenora will take the ice against the Rosetown Red Wings.