Northwoods Broadcasting is expanding.
The owners of CJRL have purchased Thunder Bay Radio Station's Giant 105.3 as well as Magic 99.9 for 4.5-million dollars.
Vice-President Jim MacMullin says they are pleased with the agreement with Newcap and notes the two stations will be a great addition to the exisiting stations in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Fort Frances.
The deal is subject to approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and is set to close at the end of this year.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Missing Person
The OPP is searching for a missing 44 year old Keewatin resident.
Valerie Cain works at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, but was working extra shifts in Red Lake at Margaret Cochenor Memorial Hospital.
She was last seen checking out of the Norseman Inn in Red Lake around 9:30 Sunday morning, but never made it to work.
She has not been in phone contact with her family and has not made any purchases from her bank account.
She is listed as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weight 144 poundswith short, black hair, and blue eyes.
She drives a 1999 Ford Explorer with licence plate number BEHE 028.
Anyone who might know her whereabouts is asked to contact the Red Lake OPP or Crimestoppers.
Impaired Driver
Kenora OPP have charged more people with drinking and driving.
On Friday, officers noticed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be impaired.
22 year old Christopher Batiuk was charged with impaired driving and will attend court on August 17th to answer the charge.
On Friday, officers noticed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be impaired.
22 year old Christopher Batiuk was charged with impaired driving and will attend court on August 17th to answer the charge.
Bearskin Shooting
Nishnawbe-Aski Police continue to investigate a shooting on Bearskin Lake First Nation, about 425-kilometres north of Sioux Lookout.
Police say a young person suffered non-life threatening injuries when he was shot on July 7th.
A 30-30 calibre firearm was used by the shooter according to police.
The victim is being treated in Winnipeg Hospital.
Police say a young person suffered non-life threatening injuries when he was shot on July 7th.
A 30-30 calibre firearm was used by the shooter according to police.
The victim is being treated in Winnipeg Hospital.
New Schools
The Federal Government has announced plans to build two new schools on Lac Seul and Cat Lake First Nations.Minister of Indian Affairs Chuck Strahl made the announcement today in Lac Seul.
The school in that community will be a kindergarten-to-grade 8 facility with room for 112-students.
Construction is expected to begin this year and is expected to be completed in September, 2011.
The Cat Lake First Nation School will also be kindergarten-to-grade 8, with room for 138-students.
Officials are hoping to break ground on the project in 2011.
The school in that community will be a kindergarten-to-grade 8 facility with room for 112-students.
Construction is expected to begin this year and is expected to be completed in September, 2011.
The Cat Lake First Nation School will also be kindergarten-to-grade 8, with room for 138-students.
Officials are hoping to break ground on the project in 2011.
Ignace Boil Water
A Boil water advisory remains in effect in Ignace.Although the Township has been supplied with water from the new treatment plant since early June, the notice is still in place.
Mayor Lionel Cloutier says a number of problems with the control systems had been detected.
He notes the engineers and contractors have resolved all but one of the problems, which is expected to be fixed shortly.
Cloutier is hopeful that the Town will have clean drinking water in a few weeks time.
Mayor Lionel Cloutier says a number of problems with the control systems had been detected.
He notes the engineers and contractors have resolved all but one of the problems, which is expected to be fixed shortly.
Cloutier is hopeful that the Town will have clean drinking water in a few weeks time.
Shooting in Kingfisher
A 35-year-old man is in custody in relation to a shooting on Kingfisher Lake First Nation, roughly 360-kilometres northeast of Sioux Lookout.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police say a 22-year-old woman sustained non-life threatening injuries during the incident last Sunday.Police say the accused faces 2-counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, 2-counts of careless use of a firearm and counts of discharging a firearm with intent, dangerous possession of a weapon and pointing a firearm.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police say a 22-year-old woman sustained non-life threatening injuries during the incident last Sunday.Police say the accused faces 2-counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, 2-counts of careless use of a firearm and counts of discharging a firearm with intent, dangerous possession of a weapon and pointing a firearm.
Kenora Swimming Sharks
6 members of the Kenora Swimming Sharks are competing in Montreal this week at the Canadian Age Group Championships.
Michelle Balcaen, Ronan and Cheyenne Cameron, Tasha Schabler, Kaity Inookee and Paige Murphey will be swimming in the event from July 15th to the 19th.
Live results will be available at www.swimming.ca
Michelle Balcaen, Ronan and Cheyenne Cameron, Tasha Schabler, Kaity Inookee and Paige Murphey will be swimming in the event from July 15th to the 19th.
Live results will be available at www.swimming.ca
Army Reserve Recruitment
The Kenora Army Reserve is always looking for new recruits.
Bombadier Lynne Danielson is a recruitment officer with the local reserve and notes its a great part time job for students.
Danielson notes the military offers solid employment, and notes its a good fit for those who have been laid off from forestry related jobs.
Anyone looking for more information on the reserves can Danielson at 466-3474
Bombadier Lynne Danielson is a recruitment officer with the local reserve and notes its a great part time job for students.
Danielson notes the military offers solid employment, and notes its a good fit for those who have been laid off from forestry related jobs.
Anyone looking for more information on the reserves can Danielson at 466-3474
Kenora Surplus
The City of Kenora actually posted a small surplus on its operationslast year.
Kenora City Council has approved the 2008 audited financial statement.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the audit shows the city is still is a prettysound financial situation.
Kenora had a surplus of about 119 thousand dollars last year.
There was also 22.6 million dollars in reserves, not including the41.3 million in the Citizan's Reserve Fund from the sale of KMTS.
Kenora City Council has approved the 2008 audited financial statement.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the audit shows the city is still is a prettysound financial situation.
Kenora had a surplus of about 119 thousand dollars last year.
There was also 22.6 million dollars in reserves, not including the41.3 million in the Citizan's Reserve Fund from the sale of KMTS.
Valley Liberal Candidate
The Kenora Riding Liberals are turning to a familiar face to lead their party once again.
Dryden's Roger Valley has been acclaimed as the Federal Liberal candidate.
Valley says his focus will be forestry.
Valley notes he will be ready to fight if a Federal Election is called this Fall.
Dryden's Roger Valley has been acclaimed as the Federal Liberal candidate.
Valley says his focus will be forestry.
Valley notes he will be ready to fight if a Federal Election is called this Fall.
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