Meningitis Concern

An uncommon but fatal disease has health officials concerned about a potential outbreak.

The Northwestern Health Unit says the vaccine rate of students for meningitis is declining in our area.

Manager of Infectious Diseases Donna Stanley says getting the vaccine for youth is important.

Families who's children did not receive the vaccination should contact the health unit to schedule an appointment.

Dragon Comes Alive

The Dragon is Awake.

An ancient ritual know as "Awakening the Dragon" was performed on the Rainy River yesterday in advance of Sunday's Boundary Waters Dragon Boat festival.

Spokesperson Jenny Greenhalgh says the dotting of the Dragon's eyes brings health, happiness and contentment to the community and the  paddlers involved.

Practice for competitors will take place tonight, tomorrow and Friday.


Those still interested in taking part can still register.

New Canteen Operator

There will be a new operator of the concessions at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances.

The town  is awarding a two-year contract with Mark Nagant.

He was one of four bidders and take's over from Carol Barrell, who operated as Carol's Canteen for over a decade.

Campbell Refutes Tory Claims

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is refuting comments that passing of the provincial budget solidified the closing of the area's tourist information centres.

In an interview with CFOB-News last week, PC Critic Vic Fedeli said there was no effort by the NDP in committee to overturn the closure decision.

Campbell says the centres weren't mentioned in the budget, so any amendments weren't permitted.


Campbell adds she was also denied a chance to participate in budget debate in the legislature because of antics of Conservatives MPPs.

Liberals Seeking Bigger Presence In Rural Ridings

Anthony Leek photo

Provincial Liberals are looking to have to bigger presence in Ontario's rural areas.

It was a topic recently discussed at a weekend meeting in Sudbury.

President of the Kenora-Rainy River Liberal Riding Association, Anthony Leek says it will be a benefit to this area.

Leeks says the Party is embarking on an outreach campaign aimed more input at the grassroots level.

Diamond Jubilee Award

A man who's been involved in a number of initiatives at Couchiching First Nations for more than fifty years is the latest recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Glenn Jourdain was presented the medal in a quiet ceremony on the weekend.

Among his accomplishments was the forming of the community's volunteer fire department.