Bill Dingwall

Bill was born and raised in Kenora and has always loved the area for its unique landscape and geographical location. He enjoys Lake of the Woods and all it has to offer, and loves being able to share it with his children and grandchildren. An active member of the community, Bill has owned and operated … Read more

Beyond The Scan Campaign – Celebrating Our Community and Region’s Generosity

Thank You featuring medical team from Lake of the Woods District Hospital

As the Beyond The Scan Campaign approaches its final month, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is delighted and grateful for the tremendous support received from our community and region. Since the campaign was launched on February 12th, the generosity shown by our donors has been nothing short of transformational. Thanks to their … Read more

Lisa Heimbecker

Lisa is originally from Northwestern Ontario and holds a special place in her heart for Kenora. She now lives in Winnipeg; however, her and her family have been cottagers in the Lake of the Woods area for 25+ years. She joined the Beyond The Scan Campaign Cabinet because, “I believe it’s important to give back … Read more

Douglas Family Pledges $500,000 to Transform Diagnostic Imaging at Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Douglas Family

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a leadership gift of $500,000 towards the Beyond the Scan Campaign from Bryce and Nicki Douglas. Their extraordinary support, pledged in the late summer during the campaign’s early planning stages, exemplifies visionary leadership and a deep commitment to transforming diagnostic imaging services at … Read more

Mira Trebilcock

Executive Director, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation Mira is an experienced nonprofit advancement professional with a strong track record in fundraising, business development, and communications. Originally from Timmins, ON, Mira has dedicated her career to strengthening philanthropic initiatives that create lasting community impact. Since June 2022, Mira has served as the Executive Director … Read more

Gary Forsyth

Gary has a strong connection to Kenora, as he, his wife and three children were all born in the City. Together, they’ve lived in the area since 1988. They love being on the lake. Gary has past experience with the LWDH Foundation as Chair of the Board, and felt strongly about joining the Beyond the … Read more

Dr. Catherine Murray

Chief of Radiology, Lake of the Woods District Hospital                    Born and raised in Winnipeg, Dr. Murray spent summers in Kenora and met her husband here almost 20 years ago. Upon completing her medical studies, including residency at the University of Ottawa in Radiology and then a one-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, … Read more

Nicki Douglas

Nicki’s family has a long history with Kenora and Lake of the Woods. She has spent every summer of her life at ‘the Lake’. Like many others, she finds this area of the world a special place. She enjoys spending her time being on the Lake. She joined the Beyond the Scan Campaign Cabinet because she knows … Read more

Arni Thorsteinson

Arni and his wife, Susan Glass, are deeply committed to giving back – their families have always believed in supporting non-profit institutions. Arni and Susan have both been active volunteers and board members in the non-profit sector. Arni was born in Saskatchewan, but grew up in Winnipeg, and he and his family have been seasonal … Read more

Nicole Brown

Nicole’s passion for Kenora lies in its natural beauty; 17 years after moving to the City from the USA, she’s still in awe of the landscape. The serene waters, lush boreal forest, and breathtaking sunsets never cease to amaze her. She says, “The tranquillity and splendour of this place are unmatched, making it a perfect … Read more