Cheryl O’Flaherty

President & CEO, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Cheryl is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a graduate of the Rotman School of Management’s Advanced Health Leadership Program. She began her career at the LWDH 20 years ago, and through progressively responsible leadership roles within the hospital, was previously the Vice President, Operations and Chief … Read more

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

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

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

Marc Bissonnette

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