Kenora

The Kenora Airport has entered the final phase of its runway rehabilitation project, closing it down for the remainder of the month – but Ontario says plans are in place in case of an emergency.

Earlier this summer, the Kenora Airport Authority announced runway and construction work that would impact flights, including a shortened runway until September 10 and a closure until September 30.

In Kenora slo-pitch playoff action - On the women's side - Northern Harbour has done it again. They've taken top spot in the league after defeating the Royals in game two of a best-of-three last night. Northern Harbour also claimed the pennant for the least amount of losses in regular play. 

CUPE defeated Jarnel in two games straight to capture the C-side title. The B-side division is split one game apiece between Nensika Crushers and The Riverview Rebels, the 3rd and deciding game will take place at the Rec Center tonight .

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London.

"Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important," Trudeau said at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick Tuesday.

He also said his government will be working with provinces and territories to ensure they're "aligned."

This week's REMR Roofing Person of the Week is Scott Green!

Wayne was nominated by Jenn Schott, who wrote in part:

"Scott Green is always enthusiastic and up for adventure!! A busy husband and father of 3 active kids… Scott also runs Green Adventure, Adventure Daycamp and Lake of the Woods Marina!! I admire Scott’s go get ‘em attitude and his love of Kenora and the people in It!! I highly recommend Scott for Person of the Week!"

For being nominated, Scott receives a $25 gift card for the Log Cabin Tavern, and for her nomination, Jenn receives one, too!

Kenora residents are advised of a road closure on Ninth Street North today.

The City of Kenora says Ninth Street North, between Houghton Road and Artillery Way, will be closed to all traffic for the remainder of the day today, as crews work in the area.

That’s the roadway between the end of the Lake of the Woods Cemetery and up the hill to the 116th Armories. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.

The City of Kenora thanks the public for their cooperation during the work.

We're into the finals for Kenora slo-pitch teams.

In the women's division, Northern harbour defeated The Royals in game one of a best-of-three in the A side final game 20-17. On the C-Side it was CUPE who took it 15-10 over Jarnel in their first.

Finals begin tonight for the men. On the A-Side, Beauty Bay will hit the field first as they're home to D Smith A's. For the B-Side, Holmes Voodoo will take on Moncrief Diggers and Cottage Time Beavers will host the Legends. Each series will be best-of-three.

UPDATE: The teen has been located in good health.

Officers with the Kenora OPP are searching for a missing 16-year-old teen who wasn’t been seen since late last month.

The Kenora OPP say Alexis O’Cheek was last seen on August 26 in Kenora, wearing a black hoodie and a red hat. She’s described as 5’9” and 120 lbs with long black hair.

With her family by her side, Maggie Lajeunesse (nee Beaver) passed away at home on September 8th, 2022. She was 93 years of age.

A new poll suggests that while many Canadians plan to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week, the vast majority have not been personally impacted by her passing and feel no attachment to the monarchy.

The poll from Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies also found that while some Canadians are happy about King Charles III taking the throne and others are not, most are largely indifferent to Canada’s new head of state.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today will unveil the full details of a plan to try and take some of the sting out of inflation for Canadians feeling it the most.

Both Liberal and NDP sources tell The Canadian Press the plan includes doubling GST rebate cheques for six months as well as a temporary dental-care benefit for some families with young children, and an expanded housing allowance payment.

All three are initiatives the NDP has been asking for since the spring as inflation began weighing heavily on Canadians with low and modest incomes.