Body of Missing Hunter Found

The OPP say the body of a missing duck hunter near Ear Falls has been found.

Police say 22 year old Tyler Mills was located as the result of a search on the English River.

Mills and another man were duck hunting when the fell into the river on Thursday.

The other hunter made it to shore safely.

A post mortem has been scheduled at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

Grants Available for Aboriginal Students

Aboriginal students in Northwestern Ontario have a chance to receive 25-hundred-dollars towards their education.

The Forest Products Association of Canada is out with its Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth.

Spokesperson Monica Bailey says their focus is attracting more people to the forestry sector.

Applicants must be between 18 and 25-years-old who are currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program, in college or university.

New Operator Found for Anicinabe Park

Anicinabe Park is going Green.

Kenora City Council has approved a five year contract with
Scott Green to operate Anicinabe.

The deal will expire in November of 2018.

Green is best known for operating Green Adventures in Kenora.

Council approved the deal at yesterday's open meeting.

Catholic Board Ready to Move Ahead on SMB Expansion

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is ready to get to work on the expansion of Ste. Margarite Bourgeoys.

Last night, operations manager Andrew Poirier told trustees that they plan to open tenders next Tuesday.

He says the 10 thousand square foot expansion of the school will allow them to bring in all-day junior and senior kindergarten programs next year.

Poirier adds that the province has agreed to foot the bill for the expansion project.

Nickle Approves Tory Northern Policy

The Conservatives are reaching out to northern Ontario in the latest of
their white papers.

Tory leader Tim Hudak unveiled his northern policy this week.

Kenora-Rainy River candidate Randy Nickle says they want to open the
region up for business again.

Nickle says the Conservatives goal is to issue permits for as many as 10
new mines in the region over the next five years.

New NorWOSSA Season Begins Today

The high school court sport season begins today on two fronts.

Both Thomas Aquinas boys volleyball and girls basketball teams will
see their first action of the young season.

The Saints are at home today to Pelican Falls.

Action begins at 10:30 at the T.A. gym.

Meanwhile, Beaver Brae teams hit the road to play the Dryden.

The Dryden Eagles entertain the Broncos in Girls Basketball and Boys Volleyball.

The Senior Boys kick things off at noon.

Canfield Weighs in On Energy East Project

Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield is offering his opinion on the Energy East Pipeline.

Canfield attended Trans-Canada info session on the project and says he stressed his major concern.

Canfield added he wants to see the pipeline have automatic shut off valves if a leak is detected.

The Energy East project would pump oil from Alberta to the East coast.

TransCanada will be holding another open house on the project today in Dryden.

Council Seeks Social Housing Task Force

Kenora city council is shifting some attention the Kenora District Services Board 10 year homelessness plan.

Council is requesting that the board creates a multi-disciplinary task force.

Councillor Louis Roussin says there is one key topic the force would look at.

Roussin says the task force would also work on support services, and continually follow up on homelessness concerns.

Heritage Designation Sought for Memorial Park

Heritage Kenora is planning to offer some protection for Memorial Park
in the downtown core.

The Committee is planning to give the green space a heritage designation.

That means that no changes can be made to the park, without the prior
consent of Heritage Kenora.

Memorial Park contains the Cenotaph, which is considered one of the heritage attributes.

City council will be asked to approve the heritage designation at a future
meeting.