Ladies Slo-Pitch Picture A Little Clearer

The play-off picture is a little cleared today in the Days Inn Ladies Slo-Pitch League.

Northern Harbor has earned a berth into the A-side final with an 8-3 win over the Shoal Lake Troopers.

Shannon Robinson had a pair of in-the park home runs in that game.

Meanwhile, Dunit Contracting stayed alive in the A-side play-offs with a 6-4 win over the Trashers.

They'll play the Troopers tonight for the right to advance to next week's finals.

In the C-side play-offs, Riverview Industries got by the Hoggettes 16-5 while Guns and Roses upended the Bimose Angels 29-9.

Riverview will play Guns and Roses tonight for the right to advance.

Broncos Football Team Ready for Regular Season

The preseason is over for the Beaver Brae Broncos football team.

The Broncos had a tough exhibition losing all 3 games of a super scrimmage.

Beaver Brae fell 1-0 to Fort Frances, 14-0 to Grant Park, and 8-0 to Dryden.

Head Coach Chris Penner says the preparation for the scrimmage was different than it will be in the regular season when they can game plan for one team.

Penner says he was happy with how the team competed and that every player got a chance to play and learn at game speed.

The Broncos open the regular season at Elmwood next Thursday.

Boil Water Advisory For Coney Island

A bit of an inconvenience for residents of Coney Island.

The City of Kenora has issued a boil water advisory.

Some problems have been experienced with the water supply and
the advisory is expected to be in place for the entire Labor Day long weekend.

The city's water and sewer supervisor, Biman Paudel says they need at least two clean water tests back before they can lift the boil water advisory.

Falcon Lake Business Man Faces Fraud Charges

The RCMP have laid fraud charges against a Falcon Lake business man.

The Mounties say that 37 year old Colin Durward reported the theft of over
a half a million dollars of equipment from his construction business back
in June.

The Falcon Lake Detachment investigated the thefts and managed to recover some of the tools and equipment that were reported stolen.

The RCMP believe that many of the items such as welders, drills and a
table saw were never stolen.

Police say a 28 thousand dollar pick-up truck Durward also reported stolen in 2010 has been recovered, as was a hot tub reported stolen last year from a Falcon Lake cottage.

Durward has been charged with three counts of fraud over five thousand dollars and public mischief.

Yesterday Officially the Hottest Day of the Summer

No records were set, but yesterday was officially the hottest day of the summer in Kenora.

One of the weather stations at the Kenora Airport hit 32.3, which was marginally warmer than the previous hottest day, which hit 32.2 celcius last week.

The hottest day on record for August 28th is 34.9 back in 1984.

The normal high for this time of year is just 21 degrees.

Local School Boards Mulling Over Latest EQAO Results

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says their concerns are consistent with the concerns of the Ministry of Education.

The latest figures from the Education Quality and Accountability Office show that one in five Grade 6 students in the province did not meet the provincial math standard.

Director of Education Sean Monteith says they are looking over the test results.

The local figures will be released next month.

Campbell Pleased With Auto Insurance Changes

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is happy the Liberals have gotten the ball rolling to lower auto insurance premiums.

Campbell says she heard from folks that they weren't happy with their current rates.

Campbell says the NDP originally asked for the 15 percent cut to be implemented immediately, but it sounds like they are starting off with an 8 percent cut.

She says people should expect a reduction of 100 dollars by next August, and then 200 dollars once the whole 15 percent reduction is complete.

Dangerous Driver Arrested in Vermillion Bay

A 23 year old Dryden man faces a number of changes in connection to
some damage reported in Vermillion Bay.

Sunday night, the OPP say a number of lawns and some private property was damaged by a vehicle in Machin Township.

Benjamin McNabb has been charged with dangerous driving and leaving
the scene of an accident.

He's due to appear in Dryden Court September 30th to answer the charges.

Radio Tower Down in Hudson

Provincial Police are seeking the public's help after someone knocked down a radio tower in Hudson.

OPP say sometime last weekend someone struck the tower operated by our sister station in Dryden, with a vehicle and drove off.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sioux Lookout OPP or Crimestoppers.

CKDR says its working at replacing the tower.

Broncos Ready for Super Scrimmage

It football season in Kenora.

The Beaver Brae Broncos are hosting a 4 team exhibition series this afternoon.

Head Coach Chris Penner says it will be the last chance to finalize the starting roster.

Penner says the super scrimmage includes Dryden, Fort Frances, and Grant Park.

The games will be played at the Tom Nabb Soccer Complex at 12:00.

Beauty Bay Wins Men's Slo-Pitch Title

The Beauty Bay Cubs are the champions of the Casey's Men's Slo-Pitch League.

The Cubs came back with a dramatic 9th inning, hitting back to back home runs for
a 17-16 win over the Sierra Construction Centuries.

Beauty Bay wins the best-of-three A-side Final two games to one.

Premier Wynne Scheduled to Visit Kenora this Weekend

Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne is making a trip to northwestern Ontario.

She's making stops in Kenora Sunday and Thunder Bay following Monday

Details of her trip are still being finalized, but while in Thunder Bay she'll hold a round table discussion on jobs with local business leaders.

Wynne's last trip to Kenora was during the Liberal leadership race last winter.

Some Auto Insurance Rates Ready to Drop

There is good news for some Ontario drivers.

The Co-operators says it plans to reduces its auto insurance rates October.

Actual dollar savings will vary between drivers.

The province announced last week it will mandate a 15 per cent drop in rates over the next two years

Few Forest Fires Despite Hot Weather

Despite unseasonably warm weather, still not a lot of forest fire activity in
the region.

Just one new fire reported in the Kenora District yesterday.

That follows five new wild fires that were reported the day before in the
region.

Fire information officer Debbie McLean says due to the warm weather they will be keeping their seasonal staff a little longer.

There are currently 26 active fires in the northwest region, a number of
which are being monitored.

New Ecological Reserve Near Sprague

A new ecological reserve is being created in eastern Manitoba.
   
The 76-hectare Holmgren Pines Ecological Reserve is located 30 kilometres northeast of Sprague.
   
The province says it's the only known site in Manitoba where all three native pine species, eastern white pine, red pine and Jack pine, grow together.

Rickford Questions "Pot" Use

Some things are better kept private.

The message from the Kenora MP Greg Rickford, as he reacts to news Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has admitted to smoking marijuana since being elected to Parliament.

Rickford says Trudeau has already voiced his thoughts on pot use.

He says there are challenges in Northwestern Ontario regarding the use of narcotics, and that Trudeau isn't setting a good example.

Health Unit Offers Back To School Lunch Tips

The Northwestern Health Unit is promoting healthy eating as the new school year is now underway.

Registered dietitian Julie Slack says it's important to start the day off right.

Slack adds having a solid breakfast will help kids sit still in class and will enhance student learning.

Slack says parents should be mindful of packing child friendly meals.

She says left over foods are a great alternative and suggests thinking "outside the box" when packing a lunch.

Slack adds that parents should involve their kids when making lunches or meals at home.

She notes fruits and veggies as well as small packages of yogurt or apple sauce are other great ideas for lunch.

Attawapiskat Band Elections Results to Be Confirmed Today

Chief Theresa Spence has reportedly been re-elected to a second three-year team as chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario.
 
A final vote count is expected to be made public today.
   
Spence gained notoriety last winter for subsisting on fish broth and tea for six weeks as a form of protest during the rise of the Idle No More movement.
     
The election went ahead Tuesday despite a call from The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples to postpone it until all members living off-reserve had a chance to vote.

Assault Investigated on Grassy Narrows

One man remains in hospital following an assault Monday evening on the Grassy Narrows first nation.

Treaty 3 Police say they were called out around 7:30 with reports of an assault.

Police say they found two men at the scene, one has been released from hospital while the other has been transported to Thunder Bay.

Police have charged 32-year Everette Brown with 2 counts of aggravated assault.

Men's Slo-Pitch Season Winding Down

One series has been decided and another will be going the distance in the Casey's Bar and Grill Men's Slo-Pitch League.

The Sons of Pitches took the B-side final in two straight games with a close 18-16 victory over the Titans last night at the Rec. Center Ball Diamonds.

Meanwhile, the Beauty Bay Cubs have battled back in it's series against the Sierra Construction Centuries.

Beauty Bay won game two of the best-of-three A-side final 11-8 last night.

The third and deciding game will take place tonight.