“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
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
Pictured are: Ashley Hendy, LWDH Foundation Board Chair along with Nicole Brown, CEO of FSET and member of the Campaign Cabinet and Dave Brown, Chief Digital Officer. The $100,000 represents their commitment to both the Beyond the Scan Campaign and Annual Campaign over the next 5 years. When you know, you know. For Nicole (CEO) … Read more
Since founding Upriver Media in 2016, Matthew Kennedy has turned a passion for storytelling into a powerful force for community change. Based in Kenora, Upriver Media is known for creating compelling videos for government bodies, First Nations organizations, and community foundations across Northern Ontario, but their influence goes far beyond the screen. “Collaborating with Matthew … Read more
Artwork of Dr. Beveridge by Sherry Reynard As the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation concludes its Beyond the Scan campaign, the memory of Dr. James Eaton Beveridge, affectionately known to so many as Dr. B, continues to inspire and uplift. A fixture in Kenora’s medical community for nearly five decades, Dr. Beveridge arrived … Read more
Ian Johnson was proud to be part of the health and healing community in Kenora. As a pharmacist of almost 40 years, he witnessed a great number of advancements in medical science. Ian had a deep interest in the evolution of technology and was a strong supporter of the advancements in treatment available at LWDH. … Read more
Making a difference in the lives of their clients is top priority for Shawn Perkins and Bill Gow, Certified Financial Planners at their Kenora investment firm, Safety Bay Financial. In February 2025, Shawn and Bill rose to the challenge when the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation launched its Beyond the Scan (BTS) Campaign. … Read more
Pictured are: Angela Kuzyk, Front End Manager. Blair Howey, General Manager, Shauna Aubin, LWDH Foundation Vice Chair, Samantha and Simon Carignan. Canadian Tire (Kenora) sprang into action over the past few months and encouraged in-store donations at the till to the Beyond The Scan Campaign. A total of $5,000 was donated, which was generously matched by store … Read more