If you're on the receiving end of a new iPod Touch or iPhone this Christmas -- you will be able to take along CJRL where ever you go.
Our parent company - Acadia Broadcasting - has just launched a new app that allows you to listen to our station on your new smart phone or iPod.
And soon the leading edge technology will also allow you to see the name of the current song and artist as well as the previous ten songs.
You can get the free app by going to our web site at CJRL.CA and clicking on the iPhone - iPod button.
Blackberry users aren't being left out in the cold - a similar app for their phones is currently in the development stage.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Fellowship Centre Winter Project
The Fellowship Center on Water Street will continue its emergency drop-in facility this winter despite a lack of funding.
The provincial government had been providing some job-training money to the group for the past three year.
Colin Wasacase is member of the Board of the Fellowship Center and says that source of funding recently dried up.
Wasacase says they plan to start up a campaign in the new year to try and get local agencies and businesses to provide funding for their "Winter Project".
The provincial government had been providing some job-training money to the group for the past three year.
Colin Wasacase is member of the Board of the Fellowship Center and says that source of funding recently dried up.
Wasacase says they plan to start up a campaign in the new year to try and get local agencies and businesses to provide funding for their "Winter Project".
Economic Development Commission Budget
The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Corporation won't be seeking any increase in its budget from the City of Kenora next year.
The commission presented its draft budget to council on Friday.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors of the commission and saysthey had talked about a modest increase, but decided against it.
Total spending for the Economic Development Commission will be about 690 thousand dollars, which includes funding for the city's tourism department and Economic Development officer.
The commission presented its draft budget to council on Friday.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors of the commission and saysthey had talked about a modest increase, but decided against it.
Total spending for the Economic Development Commission will be about 690 thousand dollars, which includes funding for the city's tourism department and Economic Development officer.
Holiday Garbage Collection
Garbage and Recycling crews will be taking the day off for the Christmas holiday.
Minto and JM North are typically scheduled for Friday pick up, but Spokesperson Mike Mostowe says they've created a holiday collection schedule.
People in those areas are asked to put out their garbage and recylcing early tomorrow morning.
The transfer facility will be open half a day on Christmas Eve, and closed Christmas and Boxing Day.
Minto and JM North are typically scheduled for Friday pick up, but Spokesperson Mike Mostowe says they've created a holiday collection schedule.
People in those areas are asked to put out their garbage and recylcing early tomorrow morning.
The transfer facility will be open half a day on Christmas Eve, and closed Christmas and Boxing Day.
Drive Test Strike Over
The Director of Young Drivers in Kenora and Dryden is pleased to see the end of the driving instructor strike.
Drive Test staff who've been on strike since August have reached a tentative deal with the company.
Maria Bagdonas says DriveTest facilities should be open for exams the first week of January.
The company will also be hiring 100 people to deal with the backlog that's expected to take several months to clear.
Drive Test staff who've been on strike since August have reached a tentative deal with the company.
Maria Bagdonas says DriveTest facilities should be open for exams the first week of January.
The company will also be hiring 100 people to deal with the backlog that's expected to take several months to clear.
Drug Bust
Two Kenora men face drug charges following a bust by the OPP's Drug and Organized Crime Unit.
Police say they stopped a vehicle on Rabbit Lake Road around 2:00 Sunday afternoon and found the occupants were in possession of a quantity ofdrugs.
Officers seized a small amount of cocaine, 27 grams of ecstasy, and seven grams of marijuana.
The drugs have a street value of about two thousand dollars.
24 year old Christopher Weibe and 21 year old Julian Theriault have been charged with possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking.
They are scheduled to be in Kenora Court on February 8th, to answer the charge.
Police say they stopped a vehicle on Rabbit Lake Road around 2:00 Sunday afternoon and found the occupants were in possession of a quantity ofdrugs.
Officers seized a small amount of cocaine, 27 grams of ecstasy, and seven grams of marijuana.
The drugs have a street value of about two thousand dollars.
24 year old Christopher Weibe and 21 year old Julian Theriault have been charged with possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking.
They are scheduled to be in Kenora Court on February 8th, to answer the charge.
Drunk Driving
The message of not drinking and driving doesn't seem to be gettingthrough to some people.
Over the weekend, the Kenora OPP pulled over five motorists andcharged them with driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Inspector Dave Lucas says in many instances, officers are actingin tips from the public, who are reporting intoxicated driverswho are getting behind the wheel.
The OPP is also continuing its RIDE program right through the holiday season.
Over the weekend, the Kenora OPP pulled over five motorists andcharged them with driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Inspector Dave Lucas says in many instances, officers are actingin tips from the public, who are reporting intoxicated driverswho are getting behind the wheel.
The OPP is also continuing its RIDE program right through the holiday season.
Hit and Run
A 34 year old Grassy Narrows man has been taken to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Center following a hit and run accident in Kenora.
The OPP say the accident took place around 5:30 Saturday morning while a pedestrian was walking along Railway Street.
Witnesses say a small brown car struck the man.
The driver then turned around, got out of the vehicle, said he was sorry to the victim and then drove off towards town.
The OPP say they are looking for any information that might identify the driver.
They believe the car may have some fresh damage, but they don't know at this time the extent.
The vicitim suffered a broken leg, but his injuries are not considered life threatening.
The OPP say the accident took place around 5:30 Saturday morning while a pedestrian was walking along Railway Street.
Witnesses say a small brown car struck the man.
The driver then turned around, got out of the vehicle, said he was sorry to the victim and then drove off towards town.
The OPP say they are looking for any information that might identify the driver.
They believe the car may have some fresh damage, but they don't know at this time the extent.
The vicitim suffered a broken leg, but his injuries are not considered life threatening.