Border Fence Proposed

The US Customs and Border Protection Agency is batting around the idea of putting up fences along the border with Canada to keep bad guys out.

The agency will hold public meetings, starting Monday in Duluth, on its proposals for better managing trouble-spots along the border where cross-border violators are tougher to control.

It's also considering higher-tech options, like using more radar ground sensors and drones.

Rachel's Challenge Presented to Local Schools

Students across the Rainy River district are being asked to help start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.

It's a key element of Rachel's Challenge being promoted to area schools.

Presenter Patrick Kassab says it's goes beyond a one-time presentations.

Kassab says they're also hoping to start "Friends of Rachel's Challenge" groups in local schools to help promote the initiative.

Schools will also receive banners that students are also being asked to sign as a pledge to accept the challenge.

The campaign was drawn out of writings from Rachel Scott, who was the first victim of the 1999 Columbine School shootings.

Candidates Debate in Stratton

Candidates in Kenora-Rainy River will debate the issue tonight in Stratton.

The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture hosts the event at Our Lady of the Way School beginning at 7 p.m.

Last night, candidates attempted to sell themselves to Fort Frances voters at a mix and mingle hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.

Question of the Week

What candidates have to say at debates may not have much influence on some voters.

78 per cent of respondents to B93.ca's poll question don't feel debates have an influence on how they vote.

Today's question - with talk of a fence running along the US border with parts of Canada, do you see it necessary along the Ontario-Minnesota area.

Vote at b93.ca.

Ontario Election Update

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak says there'll be changes in the province's jails if he wins the October 6th election.

He's promising to force the province's 29-hundred prisoners to work 40 hours a week, without pay.


Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty does think the PC Leader has the experience to be premier.

McGuinty is painting himself as "a strong champion'' to protect the province in the face of economic uncertainty, suggesting Hudak can't be trusted to stand up to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and defend Ontario's health-care system and Ontario's jobs.


NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says parties need to stop using scare tactics to attract votes.

She is also urging people to vote with " their hearts and values'' -- a reference to the late Jack Layton.

211 Service Expands

211 Service has now expanded into the Kenora district.

It allows people to find information on community and social services by picking up the phone.

It was launched in the Rainy River district last year.

Drive Thru Breakfast

The Voyageur Lion Club is holding its annual 'Drive Thru Breakfast' at Tim Hortons in Fort Frances this morning.

A donation of at least ten dollars gets you your morning coffee along with a bag of goods and chances to win prizes.

Proceeds going towards Rachel's Challenge.

Grow-Op Found

A 50 year old Kenora man faces drug charges after OPP uncovered a grow-op along Highway 71.

Police seized marijuana plants, dried marijuana and marijuana shake with a combined street value of about 44-thousand dollars.

Economic Development Conference

Grand Council Treaty Three hosting a three day economic conference today in Kenora.

The Area Economic Opportunities Conference is exploring a number of issues, tourism, arts and culture, mining and forestry.

Dollar to Fall More

The Bank of Montreal says the loonie is poised to fall well below parity with the greenback after flying as high as 106 cents US just two months ago.

The bank is predicting the Canadian dollar will slip to as low as 93 cents US by the end of the year and will stay there until the second half of next year.