Kenora

The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization Wednesday.

The U.N. health agency said there were more than 14,000 COVID-19 deaths in the last week and nearly 7 million new infections. The Western Pacific reported a 30% jump in cases while Africa reported a 46% drop. Cases also fell by more than 20% in the Americas and the Middle East.

Local musician Mark LaBelle is putting together another free afternoon of entertainment at Anicinabe Park.  

Labellapalooza 2 will take place Saturday, August 27, 2022 on the stage at Anicinabe Park with a dozen performers including the Alex Call Peace and Happiness Band.  Alex is well known for writing 867-5309 (Jenny) for Tommy Tutone.  

Other performers include: The Way, Lynda Dobbin-Turner, Rory, The Cadillacs, Daniel Fraser, Kenora Bluegrass Society, Celtic band MAC, Waap-Kaay-Binese Traditional Drummers, Pat Brett, Summer Jade, and show founder Mark LaBelle.

A snapping turtle is being released back into its natural environment after a lengthy recovery.

In the summer of 2021, Kylee Gamble and her family were boating on Wabigoon Lake heading to Devil’s Island to do some fishing when they hit something in the water. After turning around, the object turned out to be none other than a snapping turtle.

The City of Kenora has decided to not appeal a decision made by Ontario’s Land Tribunal that has stopped the development of Central Park in its tracks.

This means, for the time being, Central Park will remain a public space without a housing development.

Councillors made their decision at their August 9 Council Meeting at City Hall after the city’s Senior Leadership Team and staff recommended against appealing the decision, following discussions with the municipality’s legal team.

“We double and triple in population over the summer, and we want to have the best service we can. So, we’re looking to hire some great people!”

Warmer weather and schools closed for the season make this the ideal time for McDonald’s in Kenora and Dryden’s Hiring Blitz.

“We’re after as many people as we can find because the business demand out here is just unheard of,” says Operation Manager Jonathan Telega.

Ontario’s Ministry of Education says after consultations with medical professionals, students will have the choice to wear face masks during the 2022-2023 school year.

“Our government’s Plan to Catch Up is designed to keep students in safe classrooms without disruption, which is why we followed the expert advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, as kids return to class this September,” says Minister Stephen Lecce, in a statement provided to Q104.

Defence Minister Anita Anand says two miners who were trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with the help of Canada. 

In a tweet on Tuesday, Anand said the Royal Canadian Air Force transported mining equipment to Santo Domingo following a request for assistance from the Dominican government. 

Two miners with the Dominican Mining Corporation, known as Cormidom, had been trapped since July 31 in an underground mine. 

Joan Barbara Griffiths – nee Fadden
(December 4th, 1937 to July 25th, 2022)

The family is saddened to announce the passing of such a great lady, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, and friend.  Joan passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, 2022 with family by her side.

A boil water advisory has been issued for a large section of Kenora following a water main break at a private residence.

All residences north of the Canadian Pacific Railway line are being advised to boil their water for at least one minute if they are consuming water from the City of Kenora Water Distribution System.

Residents in the Rideout, Minto and Pinecrest areas may have reduced water pressure today after a water main was struck by a resident on private property.

The City of Kenora says residents north of the Canadian Pacific Railway may have experienced a brief service outage at 11:20 a.m. after the incident, and crews are onsite to assess the damage.