Kenora

It was a tough go for the Kenora Thistles last night in Winnipeg. They were facing off against the Thrashers but fell 5-2 at the Gateway Recreation Centre.

The Thistles are now on a break until January 7, when they’ll face off against the Yellowhead Chiefs.

The Winnipeg Jets are in Boston to take on the NHL-leading Bruins tonight. The Jets enter the contest a point behind the idle Dallas Stars for first place in the Central Division. They will be in tough against the Bruins, who boast an impressive 17-0-and-2 record at home.

The OPP is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old Kenora man in Ignace, after he was found near Canadian Pacific Railway tracks on December 19.

The Ignace OPP says officers responded to a report of a deceased pedestrian in the Osaquan Township near Ignace at 9:30 a.m. on December 19, with Northwest EMS paramedics.

The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. They have been identified as a 35-year-old male from Kenora. Their name has been withheld by police.

A major winter storm bearing down on Toronto is adding to the calamity in Canadian airports already plagued by flight cancellations and delays set off early this week by heavy snow in Vancouver. 

Environment Canada says Toronto's storm will begin today with rain or snow followed by plummeting temperatures, a potential flash freeze and blizzard-like conditions Friday.

Toronto's Pearson International Airport has cautioned it could affect operations, while Environment Canada warns of possible extensive power outages and dangerous travel conditions.

Kenora’s new Senior Leadership Team at City Hall says tackling addiction and social issues in the area will be one of their first priorities in 2023, and they plan to do it in partnership with the community.

During the team’s first official Council meeting at City Hall on December 20, returning Councillor Graham Chaze took a few moments to clear the air and address the ongoing situation seen in Kenora’s downtown core.

Leadership with Kenora’s Pinecrest Home for the Aged says after consultations with the Northwestern Health Unit, their COVID-19 outbreak status and associated restrictions are expected to continue until December 30 at least.

The COVID-19 outbreak was reported on December 10 as two residents tested positive for the illness.

A First Nation community in northwestern Ontario is seeing a $1.8 million investment from Ottawa to build a new healing space and women’s shelter for the community.

Big Grassy First Nation, located south of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls off of Highway 71, was visited by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller this week to announce the construction of the new building, through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program.

Edit: the male has been located safely. The OPP thanks the public for their help. 
 

The Kenora OPP is asking for the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Sohkan Bear.

The Kenora Under 18 AAA Thistles are on the road today for their final game of 2022. They'll be in Winnipeg to take on the Thrashers.

Kenora's looking for a third straight win as they're coming off a 6-4 victory over the Bruins and 7-5 final over the Wild. They'll take a break after tonight and return to the Kenora Rec Centre to host the Yellowhead Chiefs for a two-game series.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for most of northwestern Ontario as meteorologists warn of windchill values near -40.

Environment Canada says cold nighttime low temperatures are expected to continue for the rest of the week, and the risks of frostbite are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors and those without proper shelter.

Kenora Mayor Andrew Poirier says he and his new team at City Hall are looking to hit the ground running in 2023, with a number of new housing and recreation projects for the new year.