King George and Beaver Brae Hockey Academy Join Forces

Grade 5 and 6 students at King George can now join the Beaver Brae hockey academy.

The students will be able to join the academy as part of the rec program at King George.

Coach Dave Tresoor says they will be able to teach kids of all skill levels.

Tresoor adds it made sense to expand the academy with the grade 7 and 8 students moving into Beaver Brae next year.

City Council Creates a Docking Committee

A change of heart by the Mayor of Kenora regarding a committee to review docking in the city.

Council passed a resolution today to create the committee.

Mayor Dave Canfield says the purpose will be to report on what the docking situation is in the city including what current marinas provide and what the city could do differently.

He says that the committee will only be used to make a report when the time arises.

Canfield adds a private developer is already looking at building a marina in Cameron Bay.

Outlive Yourself Cyclist Arrives in Kenora

Canada has one of the lowest rate of organ donors in the industrialized world.

Cayse Ruiter cycled into Kenora yesterday as part of his Outlive Yourself campaign to raise awareness around the issue of organ donations.

He says that only around 20% of Canadian are registered organ donors, and that over 4000 people are awaiting transplants in Canada every year.

Ruiter is continuing his journey today by cycling to Thunder Bay.

You can get updates on Cayse's ride at http://outliveyourselfcanada.wordpress.com/.

To register online to become an organ donor visit https://beadonor.ca/.

City Council To Look At Docking Issues

Kenora city council will vote today whether to set up a committee
to look at creating more docking.

The committee will be in charge of creating a request for proposals
from private sector partners.

Kenora mayor Dave Canfield feels the creation of the committee is premature and suggests they should just let the private sector take the bull by the horns.

The shortage of docking was identified as one of the key issues last year
when the city adopted its new brand of being North America's premier Boating
Destination.

Air Show Line-Up Announced

Look up, way up.

The Kenora Air Show is coming to town on July 3rd and organizer John Gale is excited about the line up that is set to perform.

He says in addition to the Snowbirds, other acts include Super Dave Mathieson, and Air Racer Pete McLeod from Red Lake.

Gale says the static displays also include a Russian Albatross Attack Jet, an Ornge Air Ambulance, and others.

The Kenora Air Show is at the airport on July 3rd and tickets are on sale.

Gale adds that they will have a free bus shuttle to and from the show.

Red Cross Accepting Donations for Alberta Flood Victims

It's a chance for local residents to help the flood situation in Alberta.

Local Red Cross Manager Shana Hansson says they are looking for financial donations.

She adds it's the easiest way to help.

Hansson says the money goes to providing cots, blankets, hygiene kits as well as food and water.

She adds that donations are being accepted at any Red Cross office.

Police Looking into Another Railway Street Break-In

The OPP are investigating a break-in to a business along Railway Street.

Police say the culprits entered the premises sometime later Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

A quanity of cash was stolen.

Anyone with information about the break-in is asked to contact the OPP or Crimestoppers.

Public School Board Prepares for New Academic Year

One school year may be over but the next is just around the corner.

Incoming Director of Education with the Keewatin Patricia District School Board Sean Monteith says they are hard at work planning for next year.

Monteith says he feels the board is heading down the right path.

Monteith also offered his thanks to outgoing director Jack McMaster for putting the board on the path to success.