OPP Investigate 2 Break Ins

2 more break and enters in the city of Kenora.

OPP say that 2 residences in the North End were broken into yesterday afternoon between 1:30 and 9.

Police say an unknown number of suspects made off with tools, money, and firearms.

An investigation into these break ins and another in Nestor Falls on Sunday is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP of Crimestoppers.

Council Accepts Event Center Report

Kenora city council has received an interim report on a proposed Event Center and expansion of the Kenora Rec. Center.

The report was compiled by Stantec Engineering and Nelson Architects and is based on information presented at a public meeting last month.

Mayor Dave Canfield stresses that they have not made any commit
ment to build anything and council has only agreed to accept the report.

The 25 million dollar project includes a second ice surface at the Rec. Center and a final report
is expected to be presented to council by the end of August.

OPP Investigate Nestor Falls Break In

Kenora OPP are investigating another break and enter.

Police say on Sunday they received a call that a business in Nestor Falls was broken into.

An unknown number of suspects made off with some small items and some cash.

OPP say the incident occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Anyone with information can call the OPP or Crimestoppers.

Rickford Applauds Conservative Budget

Minister of State Greg Rickford says the 2014 Federal budget is all about fiscal responsibility.

The Kenora MP says the main goal of the fiscal document is to balance the books for 2015.

Rickford says one of the highlights for our area is a pledge to extend or improve high-speed internet access.

The Conservative Government is projecting a 6.4-billion dollar surplus in 2015-2016.

KDSB Looking To Sell Off Housing Units

The Kenora District Services Board says it will eventually have to build at
least 30 new social housing units in the region.

The KDSB is planning to sell of at least 30 older units in smaller communities like Minaki and Dinorwick.

Dan McNeil is the Chief Administrative Officer and says their challenge now is to find partners willing to help out.

McNeil says under provincial legislation they are required to maintain the same number of social housing units.

He says they want to sell off units where there is very little demand and build
in areas where they have significant waiting lists.

Council Seeking Better Returns From KMTS Prosperity Trust Fund

Kenora City council is looking for ways of maximizing returns from the KMTS Prosperity Trust Fund.

Council was told yesterday that the trust will fall short of making the 1.1 million dollars targeted by the city to offset taxes each year.

Lauren D'Argis is the city's Corporate Services Manager and says even though they will come up short this year, the fund has over-performed in the past, so they will be able to use that money to make up the shortfall.

In the meantime, Councillor Louis Roussin says he wants to find out if the city can loosen the
purse strings on the Prosperity Trust to find some more profitable investments.

Right now under provincial regulations the trust restricted to very safe, but very low return investments.

Tent Caterpillar Numbers Expected To Rise This Spring

A seven year nuisance could make an appearance in the region this year.

Provincial Entomologist Taylor Scarr says the Forest Tent Caterpillar, also commonly called army worms, will see expanding numbers in Northwestern Ontario.

Scarr says they can't predict exactly where the outbreaks will occur.

He notes if the outbreak doesn't occur this year it will happen in 2015.

Bronco Court Sport Teams Swept In Season Finale

Not the way Beaver Brae wants to go into the NorWOSSA double "a"
play-offs.

The Broncos lost all five games played against the Muskies in their final
regular season games in boys basketball and girls volleyball.

The  Beaver Brae junior girls ended up playing a double header, but lost
both, including a make-up game from earlier in the season.

The play-offs will begin tomorrow in Fort Frances with all four Broncos squads playing in the semi-finals.

Saints Advance to Three NorWOSSA Title Games Today

The finals are all set in the NorWOSSA Single "a" play-offs.

Thomas Aquinas has qualified three teams for today's gold medal
games.

The Saints Junior girls volleyball team advance with a three sets to one
win over Ignace in semi-final action yesterday.

T.A. will now take on Rainy River.

The Owls senior girls will also face Thomas Aquinas in the Senior girls final.

In boys basketball, the Saints Senior boys was the lone team not to advance
after dropping a 66-58 decision in double overtime to Queen Elizabeth High School.

The junior boys final will see T.A. take on Rainy River.

Broncos and Saints Girls Hockey Teams Post Wins on the Road

A busy night in NorWOSSA hockey action.

A good night for Beaver Brae girls hockey team, but not so much for the
Bronco boys.

The Bronco girls topped Red Lake 5-3 last night.

Rylee Smith scored a pair of goals in the win.

Meanwhile, the Bronco boys were doubled up 8-4 by Fort Frances.

The Broncos are also back in action tomorrow against the Saints in an afternoon matinee at the Rec. Center.
The Thomas Aquinas girls hockey team also won on the road taking a 4-3 decision against Sioux Lookout.

The Saints will face off against the Broncos tomorrow night at the Kenora Rec. Center in their final home game of the regular season.