Some visitor restrictions have been put in place at Lake of the Woods District
Hospital.
Adminstration at the Hospital says an increase in the flu and respirator illness in
Kenora has forced them to restrict visitor access.
Effective yesterday only immediate family of terminal patient, the spouse of a
woman in labor, the parent of a child or immediate family of a critically ill
patient will be allowed to visit.
The hospital says the measures will be in place until further notice.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Kenora M.P. Ready for Spring Election
The M.P. for the Kenora Riding doesn't think there's any big need for an election
yet.
But Greg Rickford says he'll be ready to hit the campaign trail in the new
year if necessary.
Rickford says while an election is on the mind of the opposition parties, its not a sure
thing just yet.
There's been widespread speculation the election could come as soon as this spring,
after the government delivers its annual budget.
yet.
But Greg Rickford says he'll be ready to hit the campaign trail in the new
year if necessary.
Rickford says while an election is on the mind of the opposition parties, its not a sure
thing just yet.
There's been widespread speculation the election could come as soon as this spring,
after the government delivers its annual budget.
RCMP release more details on Dryden Firearms Seizure
Two Dryden men have been arrested following the seizure of 100-firearms and 50-prohibited knives from the Brandon Gun and Hobby Show on December 12th.
Rob Duttchen is a Detective with the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team and he provides details of the investigation.
Duttchen says the licenced dealer is 71-year-old Robert MacGillvary and Police say they have been investigating the sale of the prohibited weapons since the start of Fall.
The arrest led to the search warrant of MacGillvary's home on December 13th, which led to 11-charges against the accused.
The two men were held in custody and were released within 24-hours.
The name of the second man has not been released.
Officers seized several spring-loaded knives.
Rob Duttchen is a Detective with the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team and he provides details of the investigation.
Duttchen says the licenced dealer is 71-year-old Robert MacGillvary and Police say they have been investigating the sale of the prohibited weapons since the start of Fall.
The arrest led to the search warrant of MacGillvary's home on December 13th, which led to 11-charges against the accused.
The two men were held in custody and were released within 24-hours.
The name of the second man has not been released.
Officers seized several spring-loaded knives.
Another Scary incident on Greyhound Bus
A Greyhound Canada driver is being praised after fighting off a passenger who grabbed the steering wheel of a moving bus en route to Kenora from Winnigeg.
The incident happend last Friday night near Falcon Lake.
At about 10:15 p.m., the bus began swerving alarmingly from side to side on
the Trans-Canada Highway.
A passenger, who apparently wanted off the bus grabbed at the steering wheel.
Police say the driver was able to calmly kick the man away and keep control of the moving bus.
Two passengers then stepped in to grab him and hold the man.
RCMP were called to the roadside where a 24-year-old Alberta man was taken into custody.
No charges have been laid.
Police said the passenger was taken to a hospital to be checked out.
The incident happend last Friday night near Falcon Lake.
At about 10:15 p.m., the bus began swerving alarmingly from side to side on
the Trans-Canada Highway.
A passenger, who apparently wanted off the bus grabbed at the steering wheel.
Police say the driver was able to calmly kick the man away and keep control of the moving bus.
Two passengers then stepped in to grab him and hold the man.
RCMP were called to the roadside where a 24-year-old Alberta man was taken into custody.
No charges have been laid.
Police said the passenger was taken to a hospital to be checked out.
New Gateway Signage in Kenora Officially Unveiled
The rehabilitation of Highway 17 east and west of Kenora has officially been completed.A ceremony to unveil the new gateway signage took place yesterday.