Kenora

The City of Kenora is set to resume work on the East Melick Road and Essex Road intersection to lay a top surface to build up the road and open it.

This work is expected to take one day.

The city says the work can be completed because the water in that area has shown some consistency over the last week.

Upon completion the city will focus on the flooded area of East Melick Road that is 500m north of Bells Point Road, similar efforts will be made to raise the roadway to a safe level as has been completed near the Essex Road intersection.

Yet another rainfall warning has been issued for the region as a storm system draws near.

Environment Canada says between 20 - 40 mm of rain could fall between Thursday evening (May 19) and Friday overnight (May 20).

Temperatures are expected to drop into the low single digits on Friday. As a result, the rain may become mixed with wet snow at times. However, most of the snow should melt on contact and no snowfall accumulations are anticipated.

Everyone is pitching in to help those looking to save property from flooding north of the Kenora by-pass.

Today (Thursday, May 19) staff and students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School worked hard today to fill more than 1,200 sandbags for those who are looking to protect their property from flooding.

Two First Nation communities in the area have declared a State of Emergency with the severe flooding seen throughout the region, as well as a number of communities in the Fort Frances area.

Leadership of Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent Nation both issued State of Emergency notices earlier this week, which lets communities access provincial assistance with their flooding situations.

It is with great sadness that the family of Rudy Witzke announce his passing on May, 11th, 2022 Rudy passed away peacefully at the age of 68.

Rudy is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Hilda Witzke. His brother Roland Witzke. As well as Father-in-Law, Wilfred Nicolas, Mother-in-Law, Evelyn Nicolas and Brother-in-Law, Gary Nicolas.

He will lovingly be remembered by his wife and best friend of over 30 years, Lynn. Rudy leaves behind his children, Sarah (Casey), Joey, Gary (Justyna) and honorary child, Ashley (Rob). Rudy was blessed with a large and loving family.

Stephen Kolisnik
January 22, 1931 – May 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend Stephen Kolisnik at the age of 91 on May 8, 2022.

Peter ‘Peaches’ Blackhawk
(Gichigaanweyaash)
Dotem Kingfisher
August 14, 1971 – April 24, 2022

Peter was a resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba and passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his residence. 

He was predeceased by his parents Joyce Blackhawk and Patrick Katcheconias, grandparents Jim and Winni Blackhawk and Maude and Kenneth Katcheconias.

Tony Lloyd Assin
Ogitchidaa Bimose
Lynx Clan
June 7, 1966 – May 6, 2022

Tony a resident of Grassy Narrows, Ontario passed away at his residence on May 6, 2022 at the age of 55.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Paul and Mary Assin, Joseph and Lucy Kokokopenace, parents Colin and Jessie (Kokokopenace) Assin, sisters Lela Bernice Kokopenace, Sally and Ruby Assin, brother Ernie Assin, son Micheal Necanapenace, nieces Ruby and Sophia and nephews Leroy and Murphy.

He is survived by his partner Phyllis Hunter, children Shawn, James and Brittney Necanapenace and Heather Pahpasay, siblin

Donald Barker, age 91, of Kenora, Ontario passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Donald was born July 19, 1930. 

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Barker family.

Andy Masakeyash, age 55, of Mishkeegogamang, Ontario passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Andy was born July 20, 1966 in Mishkeegogamang, Ontario. 

A visitation & service for Andy will be held Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Full Gospel Church, Mishkeegogamang, Ontario. A funeral & burial will occur Monday, May 9, 2022 at Full Gospel Church. 

Andy will be laid to rest in Lake St. Joe Cemetery, Mishkeegogamang, Ontario.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Masakeyash family.