‘Go beyond the apology’ local reaction to Pope’s visit
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July 28 Sports Update
Local pilots Roland Biber and Tim Treadway are back after placing third in the Air Venture Race in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It’s an annual air show and gathering of aviation fans held each summer. The two were the only Canadians in their division, finishing a nearly 700 km track in 3.5 hours.
In Kenora Slo Pitch Action, Cottage Time and Beavertails beat out the Mariners 25 to 7.
Kenora OPP arrest Winnipeg resident with impaired driving, resisting arrest
A number of charges have been laid against a Winnipeg resident following a failed traffic stop.
On July 22, at approximately 1:24 am, members of the Kenora detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a possible impaired driver.
Kenora residents wins $167,499.90 with Lotto 6/49
A Kenora resident is $167,499.90 richer following a Lotto 6/49 win.
Melvyn Hanton took home the second prize, $167,497.90, on the June 22, 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw and also won $2 with the Encore to bring his total winnings to $167,499.90.
"I checked my ticket at the store, and I was shocked. I started to shake when I realized it was real. I told my parents, and they were super excited!" said Hanton in a prepared release from OLG.
Melvyn plans to invest and save his win for retirement and says he may take his granddaughter to Disneyland.
Kenora dog home with family after alleged poisoning
A dog from Kenora is pulling through from the fight of its life thanks to the support of the community.
Member airlifted out of community following hit and run in Big Trout Lake
KI Police and OPP are looking for the public's assistance with an investigation in Big Trout Lake.
On July 23, at approximately 7:00 pm, Kitchenuhamaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) Police responded to a pedestrian in distress on Shebesheek Road.
OPP remove $7,500 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and psilocybin from streets of Sioux Lookout
Two Sioux Lookout individuals were arrested for drug trafficking and weapons-related offences.
At approximately 11:00 pm on July 25, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers with the Sioux Lookout Detachment investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a local recreational area on Third Avenue North.
Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'
A shortage of epidural tubes used to provide pain medication primarily during labour and delivery is affecting most provinces, but supply issues seem to be worse in Western Canada, says the vice-president of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Dr. Lucie Filteau said "murmurings" of a shortage of the tubes, or catheters, began recently on a private online page of about 300 anesthesiologists across the country.
DRHC declares COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at DRHC.
On July 27, the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility in response to multiple patients testing positive.
As per its Pandemic Plan, the hospital will begin to increase infection control protocols out of interest in protecting patients, their families and the staff.
Storms, heavy rainfall in the long weekend forecast
Environment Canada says we won’t see much relief from the rain this August Long Weekend.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Steven Filsfeder says a storm system is already hitting the region, and more storm activity can be expected throughout the weekend.
“The rain showers are on our doorstep. As we go through the next couple of days, tonight is when we’ll see the most active showers and thunderstorms. There could be some locally heavy downpours, up to 25 mm in the heaviest-hit areas.”