Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Shoal Lake Road OPEN

Shoal Lake Road is once again open to traffic after a propane leak.

The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.

The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.

Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.

Shoal Lake Road Closed

Kenora OPP closed Shoal Lake Road last night after a propane truck crashed.

The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.

The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.

There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.

Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.

NW LHIN Integrated Health Plan

The Northwest Local Health Integration Network has released its long awaited Integrated Health Services plan for the region.

The plan has been in the works for months now, with extensive public consultations carried via e-mail.

Gwen Dubois Wing is executive director of the LHIN's and says the goalof the three year plan is to improve access to the health care system.

Dubois-Wing says they will be working with hospitals and other health care providers in the region to implement the Health Services Plan.

Whitedog Fatality

The Treaty Three Police are investigating a fatality on the Wabaseemung First Nation.

Police say they were called out early Sunday morning to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35 year old Whitedog resident.

The name of the deceased it being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

In the meantime, police say they have arrested on suspect and charges are pending.

The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch has also been brought in to help out.

Border Police Waterways

A new marine unit with officers from both Canada and the U-S could soon be patrolling Rainy Lake and Lake of Woods next summer.

Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.

Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.

Nexus Card Site

The NEXUS Enrolment Centre opens is doors in Fort Frances Monday.

The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street.

Area Port Director for the U-S Customs and Border Protection Christine Lessard says the move from International Falls doesn't impact on how people apply for NEXUS card.

The NEXUS Card program was put in place as an acceptable form of identification for people crossing the border.