The OPP's Marine Unit is expected to resume the search today for a missing 25 year old Winnipeg Man.
Early Saturday morning, David Christopher Pundyk was thrown from a boat on the Winnipeg River near Minaki, following a freak boating accident.
Around 3:30 AM, two boats travelling together collided.
Two other people had to be taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.
The OPP have been searching the shoreline and islands in the area.
Pundyk was a teacher at Sisler High School in Winnipeg and was staying at his parents cottage near Minaki.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Valerie Cain Found
The OPP say they have located a Keewatin woman who had been reported missing almost a week ago in the Red Lake area.
Valerie Cain was located Saturday morning around 8:30 in relativelygood condition, despite having spent six nights in the bush.
Cain was found near the Chukuni River, about 30 kilometers south of Red Lake.
Her 1999 Ford Explorer had been found a day earlier by a float plane pilot, and the OPP concentrated their search efforts in that area ofHighway 105.
She was transported to Margaret Cochenor Hospital in Red Lake suffering from dehydration and extensive insect bits, but was otherwise found to be in good condition.
Valerie Cain was located Saturday morning around 8:30 in relativelygood condition, despite having spent six nights in the bush.
Cain was found near the Chukuni River, about 30 kilometers south of Red Lake.
Her 1999 Ford Explorer had been found a day earlier by a float plane pilot, and the OPP concentrated their search efforts in that area ofHighway 105.
She was transported to Margaret Cochenor Hospital in Red Lake suffering from dehydration and extensive insect bits, but was otherwise found to be in good condition.
Fantino swears in new OPP officers
Plenty of pomp and ceremony at the Kenora Curling Club over the weekend as 33 members of the Kenora Police Service were officiallysworn in as OPP officers.
Julian Fantino is the commissioner of the OPP and was on hand for thefestivities.
He says the OPP is pleased with its expanded role in policing the City of Kenora.
Fantino says the new officers will notice a few changes in procedurewith the OPP, but the overall service of policing the City of Kenora willbe much the same.
Julian Fantino is the commissioner of the OPP and was on hand for thefestivities.
He says the OPP is pleased with its expanded role in policing the City of Kenora.
Fantino says the new officers will notice a few changes in procedurewith the OPP, but the overall service of policing the City of Kenora willbe much the same.
International Help for Lake of the Woods?
The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation is lobbying the International Joint Commission to bring the lake under its jurisdiction.
The IJC oversees international waterways along the Canada/U.S.border.
Todd Sellars says it would be a great step forward if they can get international support for their work.
Sellars is hoping the IJC will agree to bring Lake of the Woods underits jurisdiction in the next year or so.
The IJC oversees international waterways along the Canada/U.S.border.
Todd Sellars says it would be a great step forward if they can get international support for their work.
Sellars is hoping the IJC will agree to bring Lake of the Woods underits jurisdiction in the next year or so.
H1N1 update
There are now 68 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in northwestern Ontario.
The Ontario Ministry of Health provided an update of the spread of theswine flu virus late Friday afternoon.
In the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, there were 8 newcases of H1N1 reported in the past week.
There was also one new case of influenza "A".
The health officials says its unusual to see cases of the flu at this timeof the year.
The Ontario Ministry of Health provided an update of the spread of theswine flu virus late Friday afternoon.
In the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, there were 8 newcases of H1N1 reported in the past week.
There was also one new case of influenza "A".
The health officials says its unusual to see cases of the flu at this timeof the year.
KPS says goodbye
Several hundred people came out Frioay afternoon to say goodbye tothe employees of the Kenora Police Service.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot of the Kenora Police Station.
Chief Dan Jorgensen says he's still a little bitter about how city councildecided to get rid of the KPS.
Members of the Kenora Police Service were presented plaques in recognition to their service to the community.
Saturday morning, 33 members of the KPS will be sworn in by OPP commissioner Julian Fantino.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot of the Kenora Police Station.
Chief Dan Jorgensen says he's still a little bitter about how city councildecided to get rid of the KPS.
Members of the Kenora Police Service were presented plaques in recognition to their service to the community.
Saturday morning, 33 members of the KPS will be sworn in by OPP commissioner Julian Fantino.
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