Kenora

Jenny Shewaybick
April 26, 1977 – July 3, 2022

Jenny Shewaybick, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away suddenly on July 3, 2022 at her residence.

The mayoral race has officially begun in Kenora with the first candidate submitting his papers yesterday. 

Current Kenora City Councilor Andrew Poirier filed his nomination papers yesterday to be the next Mayor of Kenora.  

As of this time, Poirier is the only person to submit official nomination papers but others have expressed interest in the seat including current Mayor of Kenora, Dan Reynard. 

Fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available tomorrow for anyone over the age of 18, as the province confirms we’re fighting the seventh wave of the ongoing pandemic.

In a virtual media briefing today, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that those aged 18 to 59 will be eligible for the second booster dose as long as it’s been five months since your third booster and at least three months since your last COVID-19 infection.

The family of George Lockhart announce his passing on July 6, 2022 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

George was born March 18, 1938 in Pine Falls Manitoba to Violet and George Lockhart, moving to Kenora in 1940 upon the accidental death of his father.

Brenda Susan White
Waasaagiizhigook, Miigwanikwe, “Tonece” Bezhigo Mide, of the Piizhew clan.
March 3, 1965 – July 8, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Waasaagiizhigook, Miigwanikwe, Brenda Susan White, age of 57 who was a proud member of Naotkamegwanning First Nation. Brenda peacefully left for the spirit world on July 8, 2022 with her partner Colin James Bird by her side at LOTWDH.

Francis Raymond Paul ‘Okima Kishik’ age 71, of Kenora, Ontario passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care.

He was predeceased by his parents Mary Louise Paul (Bluebird) and David Paul Sr., his sisters Virginia Paypompee (Paul), Theresa Paul, brothers Samuel Paul, Paul Muckle and Frances Paul and his grandchildren Gregory and Bradley Hunter.

Shawn Thomas McLeod, of Kenora, Ontario, passed unexpectedly on June 27, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of age 44.

Flooding hasn’t been the only concern for Kenora homeowners this summer.

Many Kenora residents have reported having mice, rodent and pest control issues this year, with some saying they’ve never had issues in their home before.

“That’s something to do with where we are. We’re in the bush. But any year we have tons and tons of snow, you can expect an uptick in mice,” explains local pest expert Kaija Saarinen.

Canadian incomes trended higher in 2020 everywhere except in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, as millions benefited from pandemic supports, according to new census data from Statistics Canada.

The agency reports that median after-tax household income was $73,000 in 2020, up 9.8 per cent compared to its last national survey five years earlier, partly driven by the losses of lower-paying jobs.

Kenora’s first disc golf course is officially open at Garrow Park!

Kenora residents can now enjoy the sport of disc golf, which is played with discs instead of balls and clubs. One throw from the designated area is counted each time the disc is thrown down range, and the hole is completed when the disc rests in the disc golf basket.

Residents are reminded to never throw their disc when other players or park users are in range, and park users should always be given the right of way.

A grand opening event is expected soon.