Kelly Seeking Leadership of AFN

The former Grand Chief of Treaty 3 is in the running for the top post with the Assembly of First Nations.

Diane Kelly has officially announced her candidacy for the Grand Chief position.

Kelly says it will now be a busy time on the road.

Kelly says there hasn't been a strong treaty voice over the past 4-years and notes she's ready to challenge the majority Government.

The vote will take place July 18th.

A total of eight names will be on the ballot, including incumbant Grand Chief, Shawn Atleo. 

Campbell Goes to Bat for the ELA

The Provincial government says its not prepared to see the

Experimental Lakes Area east of Kenora closed down without a fight.

In the Ontario Legislature today, Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Sarah Campbell asked the Environment Minister to join the lobby effort to keep the outdoor laboratory open.

Environment Minister Jim Bradley says he's already joined with his provincial counterpart in Manitoba and written a letter urging the federal government to keep the ELA open.

Public School Board Expects Record Number of Retirements

A major overhaul at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board.

The Board has recognized 36 staff who are retiring this year.

Director of Education Jack McMaster says they are losing a lot of knowledge.

McMaster also attributes the on-going dispute with teachers and the Province and possible changes to pensions.

Mixed Results at local schools for OSSLT

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is crowing about the results from the latest Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for grade 10 students.

The separate school board had 87 percent of its students complete the test compared to the provincial average of 82 percent.

The results are encouraging for the Catholic School Board, which is featured in the EQAO's profiles of success stories.

Results were much lower at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board with a completion rate of just 69 percent.

Share the Road this Sunday

If you're looking for something to do with your dad on father's day, how about a bike ride.

Safe Communities Kenora is officially launching Kenora's new bike lanes on Sunday.

Maria Bagdonis says its part of their campaign called "Share the Road".

The bike ride will begin at noon on Sunday from the Discovery Center and will make its way down to the new Harborfront Tent.