Kenora's Phillip Scribilo Wins Dryden Walleye Masters

Kenora's Phillip Scribilo is in the Winners circle at the Dryden Shaw Walleye Masters Tournament.

Scribilo and his partner Jason Rostek from Dryden jumped from second to first on the final day to win the event.

Rostek admits the Sunday fishing wasn't easy.

The two caught 29.62-pounds to win the 20-thousand dollars cash and prizes.

Campbell Promotes Region in Legislature

The perks of Northwestern Ontario have reached the Provincial Legislature.

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell took a few moments to talk about the endless amount activities that are happening here right at home, stating that it's a hot spot for people from all over.

Campbell encouraged fellow MPP's to make a trip to the region and experience the Northern life.

NAN Happy With Aboriginal Jury Rolls Decision

The Deputy Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation welcomes an Appeals Court ruling on Aboriginal jury rolls.

The court threw out a manslaughter conviction on the basis that not enough Aboriginals were on the man's jury.

Alvin Fiddler says now it's time to move forward on the issue.

Fiddler says the ruling validates what NAN has been saying all along.

Premiere Concerned About Municipal Policing Costs

Concerns about policing costs by municipalities are on the mind of Ontario's Premier.

The town of Fort Frances is passing a resolution around calling on the province for more financial support.

Kathleen Wynn says efforts are underway to help contain policing costs.

No time frame was given as to when the team's will bring forward recommendations.

5 Die in Single Vehicle Accident

Tragedy has struck the community of Slate Falls First Nation.

On Saturday evening Sioux Lookout OPP were called to a single vehicle accident south of the community where a GMC Terrain fell into the Broken Mouth River.

The OPP have confirmed the deaths of 23 year old Kimberly Whiskeyjack of Sioux Lookout, 55 year old Gordon Carpenter of Slate Falls First Nation; 23 year old John Bighead of Slate Falls First Nation, 26 year old Samantha Loon of Slate Falls First Nation, and 20 year Claudia Loon of Slate Falls First Nation.

Post morterms have been scheduled at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

Forensic Identification Unit Opens in Kenora

The Northwest Region of the OPP have a new forensic identification unit in Kenora.

Commissioner Chris Lewis was in town for the grand opening of the facility on Friday.

Lewis says the building was needed for the safety of officers.

He added the facility ensures no evidence they inspect gets contaminated.

MP Rickford Discusses First Nation Police Funding

The Federal and Provincial Governments plan on working together to address the lack of funding for First Nations policing.

Kenora MP Greg Rickford says their top priority was more stable funding for more than just one or two years.

Rickford adds they will have further discussions with the province.

The Treaty Three Police will likely see massive cutbacks in hours, wages and benefits.

Public School Board Approves Strategic Plan

Working to achieve more success at local schools.

Director of Education at the Keewatin Patricia District School Board Sean Monteith says they have passed their 5 year strategic plan.

Monteith says the goals are heavily focused on all students.

He adds their is a strong focus on the whole child and defining what success is.

Community Foundation to Hold Granting Ceremony

Generosity continues to grow in Kenora.

The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation will be presenting 130 thousand dollars in grants to 25 local charities.

Executive Director Darlene MacGillvary says everyone can take part in the ceremony.

The ceremony is this Wednesday at 7:00 at the Best Western Lakeside Inn.