The Big Grassy and Onigaming First Nations are looking to attract more visitors and increase their tourism revenues.
The Provincial Government is putting 100 thousand dollars towards upgrading Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park.
The site will include 10 new seasonal campsites to accomodate more campers.
The project includes clearing land, installing a water reservoir, improving boat launches, and roads.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Greyhound Winnipeg
Kenora residents travelling to Winnipeg by Greyhound will now be dropped off at a different location.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
Stabbing Arrest
One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident last night.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
Pickle Lake House fire update
A man who was killed in a house fire last weekend, died as a result of smoke inhallation.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
Stafford Bike Ride
The father of slain Woodstock girl Tori Stafford will be in Kenora a little earlier than scheduled.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Bears in Town
Northwestern Ontario residents can expect to see more bears in city limits this fall.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
Catholic School Board New Buildings
Local school boards are gearing up for the start up of classes next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
Redditt Water Supply
Residents of the tiny community of Redditt will be able to view plans for a community water supply.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
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