Friday, July 30, 2010

Counterfeit Cheque Scheme

A counterfeit cheque from an insurance company has been sent to a resident of Geralton along with a survey from Canada Post.

The person was asked to call a phone number in order to participate in the Canada Post survey.

Once the number is called a person is then asked to cash the cheque and sendpart of the money through Western Union to someone else.

The person who cashes the cheque gets the remainder of the money.

OPP would like to remind everyone that if you get one of these or similar cheques it could very well be a fraudulent cheque and you maybe responsible to pay the money back if you cash it.

If anyone receives a cheque like this and are unsure, please contact the OPP.

Beach Closures

Kenora area beaches have a high E.Coli once again this week.

There are numerous beaches in the area that have been closed for the time being.

They include, the Ottawa St. beach, Darlington Bay beach, Anicinabe Beach and the Rabbit Lake beaches are closed for the time being.

High E.Coli levels in the water pose certain risks to swimmers. Including, a variety of skin, eye, nose and throat infections, as well as gastrolintestinal illness.

However the other beaches in the area that have not been mentioned ARE open for swimming and the water quality signs have been removed.

Harbourfest Starts Today

Well the time has come the 2010 edition of Harbourfest gets going today.

Collective Soul headlines tonight with local band Random Acts opening for them.

On saturday, it's time for some Classic Rock, Canadian Kim Mitchell is the headliner with special guests; Starship staring Mickey Thomas and Asia featuring John Payne.

The festival winds up with Country artists Emerson Drive with guests Jessie Farell and Mark Ekins on the bill.

Tickets for all three nights are still available and can be bought at Two Bear's Marine, Donny B's and Nibblers Nook.