Kenora

Kenora Rainy-River MPP Greg Rickford has been named to Premier Doug Ford’s Cabinet.

In this session of Parliament, Rickford will once again serve as Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, as well as the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. He was sworn into his role earlier this morning.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and Morson areas.

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of possible tornadoes, up to 120 km/h winds, nickel to golf ball-sized hail and heavy downpours, as early as this afternoon into tonight.

Residents are warned to seek shelter immediately if threatening weather approaches. Environment Canada says this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Kenora residents in the Sedesky Road area are now able to return to their homes.

The City of Kenora says remedial work in the area has been completed and Sedesky Road is now open for safe travel. An evacuation on Sedesky Road was ordered on June 2 by city staff, while repairs to raise the grade of the roadway began on June 20.

SLFNHA celebrates the grand opening of their newest cultural healing centre.  

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day by opening the doors to their newest cultural healing centre in the Sioux region.  

In Kenora Slo Pitch action, the Devils Gap Chiefs took out the Strykers 19 to 16, and it was a big night for Kenora DJ Services who scored 26 runs against Ktown Cafe, who scored 9.

The Stanley Cup will be in the building tonight when the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning to Denver's Ball Arena for Game 5.

The Avs lead three games to one and are looking to capture their first Cup since 2001. Tampa Bay must now win three games in a row to claim its third consecutive championship, starting tonight. Puck drop is set for 7.

A local Sioux Lookout Constables' hard work is being recognized.  

Provincial Constable (PC) Andrea Degagne with the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is being recognized for her determination and commitment to her community.  

PC Degagne has been awarded the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) 2022 Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention.    

The City of Kenora has found a new business to take over a vacant space in Kenora’s downtown core, helping to bring more visitors to Main Street and to help councillors reclaim a $135,000 investment.

BeaverTails Kenora now has a one-year lease on the City of Kenora’s property at 117 Main Street South, ending in April, 2023. The owner says they’re still setting up services and aren’t open yet, but they can expect monthly payments of $1,000 plus HST for the site, which will go into city revenues.

North of the Bypass Property Owners group has responded to the ongoing situation between residents and City Council.  

Major flooding in the northern areas of Kenora not only damaged road infrastructure but also unearthed a large group of residents who are tired of taxation and service disparity between themselves and those who live ‘in town’.  

Today’s the final school day for local students who are looking to get out and celebrate the summer season.

But this school year ending has been fairly unique for Kenora Catholic’s Director of Education, Paul White, as he’s set to move into the next phase of his life and enter into retirement as of the end of the day today, after over 30 years in education.

“I’m incredibly proud and grateful for the team at Kenora Catholic,” said White, in an interview with Q104 and KenoraOnline earlier this week.

A mail carrier says her out-of-pocket costs for delivering packages along her rural route have doubled because of the steep hike in gas prices and cost of living being experienced by many Canadians.

"The stress is exhausting," said Jennifer Henson, a Calgary mother of two boys and one of 11,000 rural and suburban mail carriers delivering letters for Canada Post across the country.