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U18 ‘AAA’ Thistles Camp Dates Set

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The 2021/2022 hockey season is just around the corner.

Barring any potential COVID-19 restrictions, the U18 ‘AAA’ Kenora Thistles have set the dates for both their ID camp and their main selection camp.

Scott Parsons is headed into his second season as the head coach of the team and says the ID camp is a great chance to make an impression on the coaching staff.

“Last year we didn’t get to travel around and take a look at some of the players that are moving up from the U15 level,” says Parsons, “So it’s really good for players to come out, shake some rust off and get noticed. There’s not much in terms of expectations (at ID camp).”

He tells us the main selection camp for the club will come two weeks later.

“The majority of our team will be picked that weekend. That weekend we’re going to be getting down to the real nitty-gritty when we have to make our selections for the 20 spots that are available.”

The ID camp, which costs $50, will take place from July 31st to August 1st.

The main camp runs from August 13th through to August 15th and will cost $100 per player.

Both the ID camp and the main camp will take place at the Keewatin Memorial Arena, and are for players born in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

If you’d like to register, you can email Coach Parsons at scott.parsons@hotmail.com.

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By-Pass Detours Planned Starting Wednesday

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You can expect heavy traffic in the Kenora area over the next few days.

The western end of the Kenora By-Pass will be completely closed to traffic Wednesday and Thursday from Highway 596 right to the end.

That heavy traffic will come from the detour for eastbound traffic.

Those vehicles will go through Keewatin and then along Lakeview Drive before turning north at the roundabout and rejoining the bypass at Veterans Drive.

The westbound traffic shouldn’t impact the city too much; that detour takes them along Highways 596 and 641.

The detours are due to work being done by Tycon Construction along the By-Pass, which has caused delays over recent weeks.

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Lillian Berg Students Reflect On Orange Shirt Day

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Lillian Berg staff and students in Vermilion Bay recognized Orange Shirt Day by honouring residential school survivours and those who didn’t make it home, with a collaborative school project.

Students and staff were tasked with decorating a small tile with a design or words that honoured Indigenous peoples.

Many chose local Elders who are survivors, others chose children who didn’t survive the Mc Intosh school and some even chose to honour family members.

Listening and learning doesn’t stop with Orange Shirt Day, as Grade 7 student Hailey says it’s an important part of Canadian history that everyone should know.

“We all have to learn about everybody and to respect everybody, regardless of who they are and what their culture is.”

Another Grade 7 student at Lillian Berg, Olivia explains what the day means to her.

“To me, Orange Shirt Day means to learn about residential schools, but I also think it shows everyone should be respected even if they are different from you. To also learn from past mistakes and learning why it’s so important.”

Grade 7/8 teacher Shannon Elliot says they were inspired by the local Elders who shared their stories in a video made by Lloyd Napish.

All the tiles will be put together in one big collective piece to be displayed in the school where everyone can see.

This was just one of many KPDSB school Orange Shirt Day activities on Wednesday.

Check out their Facebook page to see more.

https://www.facebook.com/KPDSB/posts/4394071400663479?__tn__=-R

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TSB Investigates Summer Bus Crash In Keewatin

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A city transit bus accident last August is the subject of a Transportation Safety Board Investigation.

A CP train hit the back end of the bus at the Portage Bay crossing around 10:00 am back on August 8th.

The TSB says the arms and the signals at the crossing were working at the time and the driver of the train blew his whistle for 19 seconds prior to impact.

The driver of the bus stopped his vehicle on the south side of the rail crossing to pick up two passengers, thinking he had cleared the tracks.

The bus driver was also distracted by a passenger with a cane, who tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.

The back end of the bus was hit by the train, but fortunately no-one was hurt.