Friday, September 30, 2011

Land Ambulence Base Gets the Go Ahead From KDSB

Work is finally progressing on the new Land Ambulance Base in Kenora.

The Kenora District Services Board has accepted a 2.836-million dollar tender from Jarnell Contracting for the construction of the base.

CAO Dan McNeill says he's relieved to see this project move forward.

However, the City of Kenora Planning Department has notified the KDSB that it won't be able to lease the existing parking spaces at the site, which may force the Board to construct its own parking lot at an estimated cost of 55-thousand dollars.

OPP Name Two Bridges After Fallen Officers

A fitting tribute to two police officers killed in the line of duty in Kenora.

Two bridges along the Kenora by-pass have officially named for Sergeant Tom Cooper and Constable Peter Sebborn.

OPP commissioner Chris Lewis was in Kenora yesterday for the ceremony and says this is something they've done several times in recent years.

Cooper was shot on the Grassy Narrows First Nation in 1991, while Sebborn was killed in a car crash while on duty in 1957.

A similar ceremony will take place this morning in Ear Falls.

Midget Thistles Open Regular Season at Home

The hockey season begins tonight for the Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles.

The Thistles take on the Winnipeg Wild at the Kenora Rec. Center tonight.

Coach Doug Novak says they beat the Wild in a pre-season tournament, but says the regular season is a different matter.

Game time is 7:30 this evening at the Thistle Rink.

Broncos take on Lancers in WHSFL action

Beaver Brae's football team is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season last week.

The Broncos are on the road today in Winnipeg, where they will take on Dakota Collegiate.

The Lancers are unbeaten so far this season with a 2-0 record.

Game time is 3:00.

Scientists Want Boreal Forest in NWO as UNESCO site

Scientists from around the world say a global treasure that straddles two Canadian provinces needs to be protected.

They say the forest along the Manitoba-Ontario boundary should be designated a UNESCO world heritage site.

The N-D-P has plans to build a hydro transmission line down the west side of Lake Winnipeg rather than disturb the forest on the east side.

The Conservatives argue that going down the east side would be cheaper and would not harm plans to turn the forest into a UNESCO site.

God's Lake Staying Mum on Eviction Notice

The president of God's Lake Resources says the company will release a statement Monday in regards to KI First Nation's eviction notice.

The Big Trout Lake First Nation says the company must cease all operations today and leave the area of Sherman Lake.

Ed Ludwig says the company won't comment until then.

All Candidates Forum in Stratton

Can the candidates seeking election in Kenora-Rainy River really promise to give the Riding a stronger voice at Queen's Park as they promise?

It was one of the questions posed at a debate in Stratton last night.

Liberal Candidate Anthony Leek says it comes to being able to convince southern Ontario of the north's potential.

Conservative Candidate Rod McKay says the Riding needs to have representation on the government side.

The NDP's Sarah Campbell says her party would form a committee who's main focus would be to ensure policies at Queens Park work for the north.

Final Day for Advance Polls

Today is the last day for those in Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout to cast a ballot in advance polling in Kenora-Rainy River.

Returning offices will be open from 10 until 8 o'clock.

Voters should bring their photo ID and the Notice of Registration Card.

The Provincial election is next Thursday.