Kenora

Police have started an investigation into why a man was found deceased on railroad tracks in Fort Frances over the weekend.

The Fort Frances OPP says 46-year-old Sterling Macintyre was found deceased on August 13 at roughly 3 a.m. on the Crowe Avenue railroad tracks, and the cause of death is unknown at this time.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled for later this week, and at this point, no foul play is suspected.

Checking out last night's results for Kenora slo pitch. On the men's side, it was Sons of Pitches that took the game over Lakeside Dental 24-15 and Beauty Bay scored 16 runs to beat the Legends' 12 runs.

In the women's division, DJ Services Storm took it 29-12 to defeat the Strykers. Shear Heaven Clippers snuck by the CarStar Renegades 15-13, KTown Kafé blew past Jarnel 21-7, while Bat Intentions took their second win this week by outscoring Bob's Burgers 19-15.

A local pharmacist says funding changes made by the provincial government will be leaving the Kenora community with one less avenue to healthcare by next month.

Pharmacy Manager and Owner of the Medicine Shoppe, Lorna Smith, says as of September 1, the Good Doctors Clinic will be closing its doors – which will ultimately leave some residents with a multiple-month gap between their prescriptions.

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation's (LWDHF) 16th Annual Lifesavers Dinner & Auction was a huge success!

An 'unparalleled' $351,000 was raised through a silent and live auction that featured nine spectacular items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Proceeds from this year’s event will support the purchase of an Echo Ultrasound Machine for Diagnostic Imaging, a Portable Ultrasound & Stand for the Maternity Unit, and two new Pediatric beds at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

District of Kenora Homes and Community Support Services is giving you the chance to win some cash all the while helping out seniors in our community. 

The DKHCSS 50/50 raffle is on now, where half of ticket sales will help enhance the lives and well-being of local seniors living in long-term care. 

District of Kenora Homes and Community Support Services oversees three Long-term Care homes and three Community Support program locations throughout the district in Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout. 

The Greater Vancouver Zoo said Tuesday afternoon that a number of its wolves were on the loose after the animals were believed to have been released from their enclosure as a result of "malicious intent."

However, it said there was no danger to the public, and it was working with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to "contain" the animals, while the Langley RCMP investigated what appeared to be a case of unlawful entry and vandalism.

Donald Archibald Bruce passed away at Pinecrest Home for the Aged on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the grand age of 98. Dad was a people person with a kind heart and a twinkle in his eye. His sunny outlook and optimistic nature allowed him to cultivate abundance and gratitude for the most important things in life.

Fred Curwain
May 31, 1946 - August 6, 2022

Fred passed away peacefully in his home in his favourite chair.

He will be truly missed by his sister Cathie Hoekstra and husband Fokke, nephew Dustin Hoekstra and wife Leah, niece Katie Hoekstra and great nieces Brooklyn and Sadie and great nephew Brayden. His ever caring Kenora family Janice Higgins-Edwards (late husband Rick), Jennifer Schott and husband Doug and daughters Skye and Starr.

Fred grew up in Winnipeg and attended the University of Winnipeg graduating in “cards”.

The OPP is investigating a collision between two vehicles on Highway 17 yesterday, which closed one lane of the highway for a few hours.

The OPP released new information on the collision on August 16, saying it took place at 12:30 p.m. between a pick-up truck pulling an RV that was turning onto Highway 17 from Highway 71, and a tractor trailer unit that was travelling on Highway 17.

Two individuals from the pick-up truck were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Water levels are still extremely high in northwestern Ontario – but they’ve been dropping steadily.