New Family Physicians Practicing in Kenora

Two new physicians in Kenora will be taking new patients in the new year.

Randy Belair from the Paterson Medical Centre says they are setup at the Clinic but there are some changes slowing down how physicians can accept new patients.

Belair wants to remind anyone without a family physician to register with healthcare connect online at  http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/public/

Senior Thistles back in Action this Weekend

The Kenora Triple "a" Senior Thistles will see their first action in almost a month.

The Thistles are in Williston, North Dakota for a pair of games this weekend.

Thistles head coach, John Tressor says they are trying to pick up more games in the new year.

The Thistles will play the Williston State Tetons tomorrow night and then again on Sunday afternoon.

NOTO Executive Cites Tough Times for Resignation

The executive director of Nature and Outdoor Tourism in Ontario is stepping down.

Doug Reynolds says that the outdoor tourism industry is taking quite a hit, and that NOTO is going through a restructuring process.

Reynolds adds that times are tough.

Reynolds will remain as director until the end of January.

Health Unit Issues Holiday Safety Tips

The Northwestern Health Unit has some safety reminders this holiday season.

Health Promoter Jessica Kivell says that when purchasing toys for children, pay attention to the age guidelines.

She adds that they are based on safety, not the intelligence or skill level of a child.

Other reminders include keeping candles away from children, and only have soft, unbreakable decorations low on the Christmas tree.

Funds Being Sought for Legion Repairs

A northwestern Ontario MP wants to give Royal Canadian Legion easier access to funds for repairs to their buildings.

Thunder Bay-Rainy River's John Rafferty is proposing the federal government set up an infrastructure renewal fund that would match what ever dollars Legion's can raise for upgrades.

Rafferty make his request in a motion put forward in the House of Commons earlier this week.

Girls Hockey Tournament This Weekend

Girls hockey is once again center stage this weekend.

The K-Town Classic features seven teams with players under the age of 19.

The tournament began last night with the K-Town Storm blanking the Thomas Aquinas Saints 2-0.

Maddie Trudeau and Eve Charlebois scored for the Storm, while Aryn Puls earned the shutout.

The tournament continues today at the Kenora Rec. Center and will wrap up Sunday afternoon with the championship game.