OPP Search For Missing Hunter in Ear Falls

A Provincial Police Dive Team will arrive in Ear Falls this afternoon to search for a missing man.

Police say two men were duck hunting in a boat on English River Wednesday night when both of the men lost their balance and fell into the water.

One of the men was able to make it to shore and take shelter in the bush for the night.

The man was able to flag down a group of fishermen the next day.

Police aren't releasing the name and age of the missing man.

reports say that the young man is from Red Lake.

Terry Fox Run Goes this Sunday

The Terry Fox Run turns 33 years old this year.

The annual fundraiser for cancer research takes place this
Sunday starting at Valleyview School.

Laurine Goertzen is one of the organizers and says there are different ways to participate, including cycling, jogging, walking, or rollerblading.

You can still register the morning of the run at Valleyview School from 9:00 until noon.

Muskies On Main Ready for Launch in 2014

Move over Bears on Broadway...Muskies on Main are coming to town.

Lake of the Woods Arts Collective has been working on the project for
a couple of years now.

Irene McQuaig says they consider this a regional art project not only for LOWAC, but other non-profit groups as well.

McQuaig says they plan to display the muskies in the Harbortown Center from June to September of 2014.

Man Arrested Following Vehicle Break-in

A 19 year old Kenora man faces theft charges after a vehicle was broken into
in the Lakeside area.

The OPP say they received a call around 4:00 yesterday morning, that someone was trying to get into a car parked in their driveway.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the culprit located on a
short distance away.

Brandon Banning has been charged with theft under five thousand dollars.

He's due to make a first court appearance on October 18th.

OPP Investigate Threat in Fort Frances

OPP continue to try to find out who tried to extort money out of a Fort Frances financial institution.

The Northern Lights Credit Union was closed yesterday after a bag was found at its back door.

OPP Constable Anne McCoy says it also came with a threatening note.

McCoy says the note also indicated of consequences to other businesses and schools if the demand wasn't meant.

That prompted police to ask schools to implement a "hold and secure" positions which required them to lock all doors and closely monitor those entering while police investigated.

Brinkman Supports Ban on Flying Lanterns

Kenora's fire chief says he supports a wholesale ban on the sale of flying lanterns in the city.

Warren Brinkman has submitted a report to council recommending a ban.

He says even though there haven't been many fires started by devices, he feels they are still a fire hazard.

Brinkman says if council doesn't decide to ban the flying lanterns, the Ontario Association of
Fire Chiefs is preparing it's own resolution to pass onto the provincial government.

NOSM Hires New Research Chair

There's a new Research Chair at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Dr. Sheldon Tobe is the new Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health.

Dean Roger Strasser says he'll be working in remote rural First Nation communities.

The new position is funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Provincial Government.

Campbell Launches Campaign Against Energy Retailers

Door to door energy retailers and their electricity contracts are being discussed at Queens Park.

Kenora Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell raised the issue in Question Period this week and said more needs to be done to protect people who sign pricey deals.

Minister of Consumer Services Tracy MacCharles says they're working to address the problem.

Campbell says she's heard of deceased residents being signed up for the contracts and wants legislation that would prevent it from happening.

City Hoping For Funding For Coney Docking

The City of Kenora is hoping to land some government funding to help re-build the docks on Coney Island.

Council this week agreed to apply for some infrastructure funding.

Councillor Sharon Smith says upgrading the docks has been identified as a priority on the Beaches, Parks and Trails report released by the city a couple of years ago.

The city is prepared to commit up to 100 thousand dollars towards the  project and hopes to get matching funds from the provincial and federal levels of government.

Broncos Win Homecoming Game

A break-out game for Beaver Brae's football team.

After being held without a point in the pre
season and their first game last week,
the Broncos put up four touchdowns in a 31-6 thrashing of the Dryden Eagles yesterday.

Head Coach Chris Penner says there is a reason they had four rushing majors.

He says the offensive line did an awesome job of creating holes for the running backs.

Aiden Farrell had a pair of touchdowns for the Broncos, while Hudson Boucha and Jackson
Penner scored majors.

Beaver Brae is back home next Friday against the Tech Voc Hornets.

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.

Police Investigate Plane Accident on Black Sturgeon

The OPP is investigating a plane crash on Black Sturgeon Lake.

Police say the Osprey Float plane went down in the Beauty Bay area around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.

Witnesses say the pilot was practicing touch and go, take offs and landings, but end up losing control of the aircraft and made contact with the water.

The OPP say the pilot sustained minor injuries while the plane was also damaged.

Canfield Pushes Reciprocity Deal for Snowmobiles

An old idea is being revived to try and improve winter tourism opportunities in the region.

Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says he's talked to political and tourism officials on all sides of the border about a reciprocity agreement for snowmobile permits.

Canfield says everyone he's talked to have been very supportive of the initiative.

Canfield says it will be up to the Ontario and Manitoba Governments to legislate the reciprocity agreement along with the State of Minnesota.