Kenora

It's been another above-average month in terms of rainfall and precipitation in the Kenora area.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Peter Kimbell says May's average rainfall in the Kenora area is usually about 80 mm, but we almost doubled that this year with 156 mm.

“The total rainfall at the Kenora Airport for the month of may was 156.5 mm. It was a very wet month, but not a record, however. They recorded 207 mm back in 2007. A lot of rain this month. Double the normal, but shy of the record.”

Tomorrow is the day that Kiiwetinoong residents will head to the polls to elect their next provincial leaders, here are the candidate choices for the riding. 

Suzette Foster: Green Party of Ontario 

Skyler Blaze Mandamin
(Zaagimaa Giizhig) 
January 09, 2003 - May 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle and nephew, cousin.

Skyler is Predeceased by Grandfathers Fred Greene, Norman Pinesse Sr. Aunts Carolyn, Deborah. Uncle Norman Jr, Clifford Landon. 

Survived by Grandmothers Nancy Rice, Linda Mandamin. Parents Pearl Greene, Shaun Mandamin.  Brothers Devon (Shaylon) and Princeton. Nephew Mekai. Aunts Ann, Marilyn (Vernon), Shauna (Suleman), Gena, Charlene (Randy), Lee (Don), Isabel, Beverly, Alanna.

Drivers can expect to pay 203.9 per litre across Kenora soon.

Just a day away from Election Day 2022, here are your candidates for the Kenora-Rainy River District.

Greg Rickford: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario 

The community of Fort Frances is still recovering after being pelted with a severe thunderstorm, rainfall and a tornado warning on Monday night.

While the tornadoes may have instead made their way towards the Dryden area, a number of streets and areas in the Fort Frances community are now experiencing severe flooding and washouts from the rainfall.

June is National Pride Month and Kenora Pride has a lineup of events planned to celebrate the month.  

To kick off Pride Month, Kenora Pride will be at Kenora City Hall today, June 1, 2022, to raise the Pride flag. The LGBTQ2s+ community and allies are welcome to come down to City Hall to watch as the Treaty 3 Pride flag is raised.  

Another busy night in Kenora slo-pitch last night. On the women's side, CUPE won 20-14 against K Town Café,  Kenora DJ Services beat the Heights of Fashion Clippers 29-7 and the Dunit Diamonds edged Bob's Burgers 17-13. The Royals take on Bat Intentions and Dunit will bat against the Strykers in A-Side action tonight. B-Side will see DJ Services up against Neniska Crushers, and the Wreckers take on K Town Cafe. The men's division had the night off last night, but action returns tonight with the Brewers taking on the Wolfpack in the early game. 

A flood watch has been issued for residents on a number of roads in the Laurenson's Lake, Mink Bay, and Winnipeg River areas of Kenora.

Residences on Sedesky Road, Wildwood Drive, West Bay Road, and Second West Bay Road be aware of rising water levels.

The city says, "residents should closely monitor the water levels on roads they travel in these areas, as the flood watch could be escalated to a recommended evacuation or evacuation order at any time."

Early indications show that lake levels have continued to rise this week with the recent rainfall the region continues to receive, and levels are expected to remain high for several more weeks.

The Lake of the Woods Control Board says Lake of the Woods has now reached 323.85 metres or about 1062.5 ft, and it’s expected to rise by another 6” to 8” over the coming days.