City Releases Homelessness Plan

The City of Kenora has come out with its own Homelessness plan, months before the Kenora District Services Board.

The city's Chief Administrative Officer, Karen Brown says they started the process about a year and a half ago.

She says they will be sharing their findings with both the DSAB and Treaty Three in the next couple of months.

The plan has five main points, including social housing, substance abuse, behavioral issues,
and potential city council initiatives.

Vermillion Bay Woman Dies Following Collision

The Vermillion Bay woman whose vehicle collided with two horses on Highway 17 near Dryden has passed away from her injuries.

The 38 year old was sent on the weekend to Thunder Bay hospital for treatment but OPP say she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday night.

The woman has been identified as Crystal Machendagoos
.

One of the horses was also killed in the collision.

Cancer Society Introducing New Fees

Some cancer patients in northwestern Ontario will see a new charge if they need a ride to the Cancer Centrer while in Thunder Bay.

The Canadian Cancer Society say  any patient signing up to access its transportation service after October 1st will be billed a one-time 100-dollar registration fee.

Regional director Barbara Spencer cites rising costs and increased demand.

The fee does not apply to patients using public transportation or those who qualify for coverage under the Northern Health Travel Grant.

Natural Resources Minister Says ELA Still Needs Long Term Deal

The Provincial Government is reaffirming its committment to keep scientific research going in northwestern Ontario.

Minister of Natural Resources David Orazietti says they believe in the science and the work that's being done at the Experimental Lakes Area.

Orazietti notes the task now is ensuring the research facility stays open for the long haul.

The provincial government is committing up to 2-million dollars per year to keep the ELA open.

Community Foundation Seeking Grant Applicants

The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation is looking for new grant applications.

Executive Director Darlene MacGillivray says the grants are available for groups throughout the region.

The deadline to apply in this Sunday.

For more information you can log onto www.klwcf.ca or call 467-4427.

New Banners Going Up in Downtown

You'll soon see some new banners adorning downtown light standards.

The Kenora Business Improvement Zone has purchased 80 of the banners
representing the city's new theme as North America's Premier Boating Destination.

Rob Dokuchie from the BIZ says they will be hanging the banners in all areas
of the downtown core.

Dokuchie says they have four new designs they will be rolling out in the next week
or so.

Broncos Host Eagles in Home OPener

Get your Bronco Pride On.

The Beaver Brae Broncos are welcoming the Dryden Eagles to Pete Fair Memorial field today at 3:00.

The game is the annual Home coming game for the Broncos.

Following the game the team is hosting a tail gate party at the schools upper parking lot.

Koch Signs With Argos

A former member of Beaver Brae's football team is back in the CFL.

Kyle Koch was added to the Toronto Argonauts roster this week.

Koch spent last season with Edmonton, but was cut this year during
training camp.

He's expected to suit up this weekend as the Argos head to Saskatchewan.