Treaty Three Police Lay Fraud Charges

The Treaty Three Police have laid fraud charges against a 57 year old
Rat Portage Resident.

Members of the Crime Unit have charged Terry James Skead with one count
of fraud and another count of Breach of Trust.

Skead had been employed as the band manager at Wauzhushk Onigum

Skead is scheduled to make a first court appearance on Novemeber 28th to answer the charges.

Treaty Three Police say they are not releasing any other details about their
investigation.

OPP and Consumers Warns of Possible Fraudsters

The OPP have issued a warning about a possible fraud going on around
town.

Someone has been using a photocopy of a Consumers Frosted Foods
order form and asking for cash to place an order.

Constable Ronni Grosenick says there are ways of dealing with possible
fraudsters.

She says usually credible charities have a phone number or a website you can contact to see
if in fact they are doing any fundraising locally.

Consumers Frosted Food says this is the first time in 30 years, someone has tried to
use their fundraising forms to try and defraud someone.

They add that they only deal in cheques and never ask for cash.

Campbell Offers Lukewarm Support For Wireless Services Act

Better protection for wireless and cellphone customers.

The Wireless Services Agreement Act has become law and it will provide Ontario consumers with clear information and few surprises when they enter into service agreements by Spring 2014.

Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Sarah Campbell supports the legislation but notes it still leaves customers powerless if they encounter problems.

Campbell says she would like to see the establishment of a consumer advocate who can actually be responsible for people having trouble with their contract.

NorWOSSA Regular Season Wraps Up Today

The Thomas Aquinas boys volleyball and girls basketball teams are wrapping up the regular season
today at home against Red Lake.

Yesterday, the Saints suffered a rare three game sweep at the hands of Sioux Lookout.

The T.A. senior boys volleyball team lost in three straight sets to the Warriors.

No different in girls basketball, as the Saints junior team were edged 25-22, while the Thomas Aquinas Senior girls dropped a 26-18 decision.

The NorWOSSA play-offs begin next Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Beaver Brae court sport teams are also playing their final games of the regular
season, as they head Fort Frances this afternoon.

OPP Offer Tips for a Safe Hallowe'en

Every year at Halloween, The OPP makes a conscience effort to promote trick or treat saftey to children.

And, while young people need to be cautious tonight, drivers need to be mindful of the holiday as well.

Constable Anne McCoy says the kids aren't always paying attention to traffic while they are trick or treating.

Being visible and travelling in groups will also help to makes this a safe Halloween.

Immigration Portal Upgraded for NWO

The Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal is getting a face lift.

The site now has update content and new features.

Executive Director Cathy Woodbeck says one of the new online tools includes an interactive map.

Other new features are a jobs database and businesses that are up for sale.

Construction Boom in Atikokan

A new saw mill is taking shape on the site of the former Buchanan Mill outside of Atikokan.

The $50 million  project could provide the area with 90 new jobs.

The new mill should begin operating in  2015.

In the meantime, Rentech is putting $22 million into the construction of a new wood pellet facility on the other side of town.

It will supply the Atikokan Generating Station.

This project  might be running as early as April 2014. It is expected to create 20 in the region.

New Programs Announced for Heritage Fund

Some changes for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.

The provincial government has announced five new programs.

In the Ontario Legislature today, Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the grants will target a couple of key areas.

The new programs include Northern Innovation, Northern Business Opportunities and the Northern Ontario  Internship Program.

The Heritage Fund began accepting applications for the new programs
last week.

Early Bird Snowmobile Trail Permits Still on Sale

Trying to make snowmobiling more affordable.

Trail permits are now on sale and the early bird permits will be on sale until tomorrow.

Richard Wilkening is president of Sunset Trailriders and says there will also be a discount on prices until December 1st.

The early bird permits are 180 dollars and then go up to 210 dollars as of November 2nd.

The regular season price is 260 dollars.

Broncos Take on West K in Semi-Finals of WHSFL

A chance at redemption.

The Beaver Brae Broncos football team are in Winnipeg tonight for their semi-final match up with the West Kildonan Wolverines.

The Broncos had their 5 game win streak snapped by the Wolverines 3 weeks ago.

Head Coach Chris Penner says they have picked up their preparation this time around.

Kick off is set for 4:00 at East Side Field.

We will have live updates on Twitter @CJRLnews.

Thistles Shut Out in Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Wild have reclaimed first place in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League.

It was at the expense of the Kenora Thistles.

Last night the Wild blanked the Thistles 3-0 in Winnipeg.

The Thistles are back home this weekend with a pair of games against the
Interlake Lightning Saturday and Sunday.