Heather Vita 
On New Year’s Eve, Mark Parker of Kenora, ON was on the road to Winnipeg when his phone rang with some unexpected news. Just moments before, he and his travelling companions had been talking about the Holiday 50/50 draw and the large jackpots around the province, and then the call came. His first reaction: “Oh … Read more
After the chaotic retail days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, donors to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Tree of Life Appeal were tremendously generous on Giving Tuesday. A total of 195 donations were made – online, by mail, by phone, and in person – more than double last year’s participation. Additionally, … Read more
On September 13, the 4th Annual Ladies Open in Memory of Anchilla McDonald brought together 34 teams for a sold-out tournament; a true testament to how much this event has grown into a beloved community tradition. Over just four years, the Ladies Open has raised more than $90,000 in support of women’s health at Lake … Read more
“For us, there was never any question about supporting the Beyond the Scan campaign,” said Alf Moncrief, Owner of Moncrief Construction Limited (MCL). “When you think about our families, our co-workers, and our community, it’s clear how important it is to have the best facilities available when someone is in need. Our donation was made … Read more
Linda Marie Bowman was a woman whose life was filled with love, strength, and an unwavering devotion to her family. She was first diagnosed with lung cancer in her late thirties, when her children were still very young (daughter Morgan was 8, son Dylan was 3). Even through surgery, radiation, and countless follow-up appointments in … Read more
Since 1993, Randy Nickle has been a familiar name in Kenora as the Owner of A&W Kenora. However, his history with A&W started well before then, in 1982, when he was as an Operating Partner in Thunder Bay, then moving to Brandon, and eventually bringing his experience to Kenora. His wife, Lori, who was born … Read more
Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), together with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation held a small gathering and ribbon cutting today to celebrate a milestone occasion. The Diagnostic Imaging department in Kenora’s hospital has evolved into a new, state-of-the-art DiagnosticImaging Centre of Excellence. This incredible milestone for local health care will … Read more
The Kenora Dragon Tamers, a local dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters, recently donated $3,750 to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation to help fund new, advanced, mammography equipment. In addition, they provided another gift of $1,250 to fund essential chemotherapy equipment. For nearly 20 years, the Kenora … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 Kenora has just written its latest chapter in a history rooted in philanthropy. This took the form of an extraordinary $100,000, presented July 4 from their lottery account in support of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Beyond The Scan campaign to replace their CT Scanner, ensure … Read more
Kenora, ON – August 12, 2025 The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation (LWDHF) is thrilled to share the outstanding success of Lifesavers Week 2025, culminating in the 19th Annual Lifesavers Dinner & Auction. For the third year in a row, the event sold out and together our community raised $422,160 to fund nine … Read more