Heather Vita 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’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 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’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
Marc was born and raised in Keewatin and, despite leaving the area for work and school for 11 years, made his way back to Kenora in 2000. Marc is a well-known entrepreneur in Kenora and is involved in local business and economic development organizations. Like many people, he finds ‘The Lake’ to be a special … Read more
As a significant local employer and community supporter, Weyerhaeuser has always answered the call when the Lake of the Woods District Hospital needs support – and things are no different with the LWDH Foundation’s Beyond The Scan campaign. One key component of the campaign is Northwestern Ontario’s first MRI machine, right here at LWDH, and … Read more
Jan Shute and Doug Harvey enjoy their time at Clearwater Bay, hosting dock parties for their family and making lifelong memories at their Lake cottage. They are also committed to helping others – their children, grandchildren, friends and the community in Kenora and on the Lake. Doug purchased their Clearwater Bay cottage nearly 30 years … Read more
“We wake up each morning and feel privileged to live in the nicest place in the world,” said Grant and Shannon Johnson, about their home on Clearwater Bay, Lake of the Woods. After recently leaving their hometown of Winnipeg and making their cottage their permanent residence, the Johnsons have settled in to lake life and … Read more