Friday, July 8, 2011

OPP release the Names of Two People Killed on local highways

The OPP have released the names of two people killed in two separate accidents in the Kenora area.

40 year old Colin Duguay of Kenora has been identified as the lone occupant of a Pontiac Montana that crashed into a rock cut on Highway 17 east of Kenora early yesterday morning.

Police say the vehicle caught fire, and Duguay was transported to hospital in Kenora, but succumbed to his injuries.

The other accident took place yesterday morning around 6:30 on Highway 71 in Sioux Narrows.

The OPP say an 18 year old Thunder Bay man lost control of a Suzuki passenger vehicle.

The car rolled several times and came to rest in a ditch on the west side of the road.

The driver was the lone occupant and was ejected from the vehicle.

Nicholas Corrigan was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kenora Hydro Rates going up

Kenora Hydro has asked for, and received an 8 percent increase in its rates.

The Ontario Energy Board approved the rate increase earlier this week.

President and CEO of Kenora Hydro, Dave Sinclair says they had submitted their request for the increase way back in November.

For the average homeowner, electricity rates will be going up about eight dollars a month.

The rate increase went into effect July 1st.

Ontario Wood has new marketing tool

A new Ontario wood logo is supposed to make it easier for consumers to see if the wood they buy is manufactured in this province.

The Executive Director of Ontario Wood Works Marianne Berube says until now, people couldn't tell

Berube said the new branding is a welcome initiative.

Deer Lake Residents Evacuated

About 500 residents of a northwestern Ontario community have been safely evacuated because of nearby forest fires.

Two Canadian Forces Hercules aircraft from Winnipeg flew the Deer Lake residents to Greenstone.

The blazes, which were burning within 3.5 kilometres from the community, sent thick smoke across the area.

Ministry of Natural Resources crews are fighting the fires with water bombers.

Annual Ride for Memories Next Month

The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River has started the planning for its annual Ride for Memories and poker derby.

Executive Director Lynn Moffitt says this year's motorcycle ride will have start locations in Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances.

Registration packages for the August 27th event can be obtained at the Adventure Inn or by visiting the agencies website at alzheimer-k-r-r-dot-com.