Kenora

SLMHC is in a similar boat as LWDH, both medical facilities are working hard to avoid service disruptions this summer.  

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), along with their community health partners, announced on June 30, that they are pursuing all possible options to keep their Emergency Room doors open.  

There's one prevailing piece of advice when it comes to managing air travel in 2022: "pack your patience." But as flight cancellations and delays continue, there are also some steps you can take to make the process as smooth as possible, industry insiders say. From avoiding peak times to packing a luggage tracker, here are their tips. 

Preparation starts at home

Before you head to the airport, make sure you have all your documentation in order, said Leila Lavaee, the founder of a Toronto-based travel agency. 

Arnold (Sonny) Iverson
November 16, 1932 – July 2, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, papa, great-grandfather, uncle and friend at the age of 89.

Lake of the Woods appears to have crested, according to the Lake of the Woods Control Board.

Now many are wondering when Lake of the Woods will return to normal summer levels, a question that isn't easily answered.

"As was the case while the lake was rising, it is not possible to develop a forecast for the rate of drop in the level over the long term because the rainfall is unknown," said the LWCB in its Friday update.

This week's REMR Roofing Person of the Week is Katie Jackson!

Katie was nominated by Ashley Norlund, who wrote in part:

"Katie is one of my best friends and also a guidance counselor at TA high school. She pours her heart and soul into her work and all the amazing students she works with. She has worked so hard on events at TA like pride, prom and the grad ceremony. She’s loving and positive and the most caring and genuine person I know and I’m so lucky to call her my friend."

Q104 is a very proud platinum sponsor of the 3rd annual Fore the Memories golf tournament in support of the Alzheimer Society Kenora Rainy River Districts.

The tournament takes place Wednesday, July 27 at the Kenora Golf & Country Club. Registration is 10:00am and it will be a 12:00pm shotgun start.

Prizes and dinner are included in your $125.00 sign-up fee.

Get signed up now! Call the Alzheimer Society office (807) 468-1516, toll free: 1 800 682 0245, email info@alzheimerkrr.com, or in person at their office 618-Ninth St. North.

As it stands, the City of Kenora’s plans to redevelop half of Central Park into housing have been stopped in their tracks after a decision from Ontario’s Land Tribunal.

The tribunal makes decisions on matters related to land use planning as well as environment and heritage protection. They’ve recently ruled in favour of Kenora resident Dawn Mitchell, who says the City of Kenora violated proper procedures when they rezoned Central Park last year.

Trustees with the Kenora Catholic District School Board have approved its 2022-2023 Budget with a slight shortfall.

Superintendent of Business Services, Alison Smith, says this year’s budget includes estimated expenses of $33 million with revenues of $32.8 million, representing a $145,206 deficit. Although, this is considered ‘balanced’ as the Ministry of Education allows boards to operate a 1 per cent deficit.

Even though the water level on Lake of the Woods has begun to peak, wakes still remain an issue for many waterfront property owners.  

Since we last spoke with Ernie Norlund in early June, he and his family have continued to deal with boaters throwing large wakes causing water to overtake his property.

Just since our last interview, Norlund says he has added a couple hundred more sandbags to his sandbag wall. 

It was a great Sunday afternoon of racing for the season opener at Lake of the Woods Speedway. 

Four classes entertained a big crowd at the track and a highlight was a visit from the Riverview Industries WISSOTA modifieds. 
#73p Rene Poluyko from Tyndall, MB. took the win in the feature race.