Northwestern Ontario residents can expect a cooler than normal summer.
Environment Canada says last month was a degree and a half cooler in Kenora.
Climatologist Chris Hampel says the colder than normal weather will continue.
Hampel notes the region will also see less rainfall in July and August.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Above and Beyond Canada
There's an unusual Cross Canada tour making its way to Kenora.
Above and Beyond Canada is a group of individuals who are flying a powered paraglider 10 thousand km across the country.
Spokesperson Benjamin Gordon says they're fundraising to send kids to camp.
Gordon and his crew will be arriving some time this afternoon at Anicinabe Park.
Visit www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com
Above and Beyond Canada is a group of individuals who are flying a powered paraglider 10 thousand km across the country.
Spokesperson Benjamin Gordon says they're fundraising to send kids to camp.
Gordon and his crew will be arriving some time this afternoon at Anicinabe Park.
Visit www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com
Boil Water Advisory
Its going to be a few more days before the water in the City of Kenorais considered safe to drink again.
A boil water advisory was put in place on Saturday night following apower bump at the water treatment plant in Lakeside.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says part of the problem was thatmaintenance work was being carried out at the plant at the time ofthe power outage.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it needs to have two clear watertests back before it can lift the boil water advisory.
That's not expected to happen until the end of the week.
A boil water advisory was put in place on Saturday night following apower bump at the water treatment plant in Lakeside.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says part of the problem was thatmaintenance work was being carried out at the plant at the time ofthe power outage.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it needs to have two clear watertests back before it can lift the boil water advisory.
That's not expected to happen until the end of the week.
Fire Hall
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department is hoping to put atender out on the new fire hall before the end of this month.
The detailed design is being finalized and should be ready to out totender by July 20th.
David Nelson has been working on the project and says there is stillspace to add a land ambulence base, if the Kenora District Services Board has a change of heart.
Fire chief Warren Brinkman says he's looking for alternate sourcesof funding for the project, including the Northern Ontario Heritage Funding and FedNor.
The detailed design is being finalized and should be ready to out totender by July 20th.
David Nelson has been working on the project and says there is stillspace to add a land ambulence base, if the Kenora District Services Board has a change of heart.
Fire chief Warren Brinkman says he's looking for alternate sourcesof funding for the project, including the Northern Ontario Heritage Funding and FedNor.
Keewatin Memorial Arena
Its going to cost the City of Kenora over 30 thousand dollars to getthe Keewatin Memorial Arena ready for summer ice.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says they did an inspection of the facility recently and discovered a number of deficiencies.
The work will include amonia detection upgrades, brine pumps, valvesand water pump repair.
Neil says they hope to have all the work complete before the end of the month.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says they did an inspection of the facility recently and discovered a number of deficiencies.
The work will include amonia detection upgrades, brine pumps, valvesand water pump repair.
Neil says they hope to have all the work complete before the end of the month.
Family Day Kenora
The Kenora Rec. Center could be open once again on Family Day in 2010.
Council says its willing to put the item into next years budget.
Chair of the Community Services Committee, Chris Van Wallenghem says Keewatin Arena wasn't used very much last year, so it won't be included next year.
But he says it was likely one of the busiest days of the year for the Kenora Rec. Center.
He adds that it will likely cost about 38 hundred dollars to operatethe Rec. Center on the Statutory Holiday.
Council says its willing to put the item into next years budget.
Chair of the Community Services Committee, Chris Van Wallenghem says Keewatin Arena wasn't used very much last year, so it won't be included next year.
But he says it was likely one of the busiest days of the year for the Kenora Rec. Center.
He adds that it will likely cost about 38 hundred dollars to operatethe Rec. Center on the Statutory Holiday.
OPP Parking
The Ontario Provincial Police will have access to some free parkingon Water Street in front of their building.
Council says its willing to approve the removal of three parking metersin front of the former Communications Center.
Councillor Dave McCann says it will offer the community some extrapolice visibility if police cars are parked there.
He feels it will more than make up for a potential loss in revenue fromthe parking meters.
Council says its willing to approve the removal of three parking metersin front of the former Communications Center.
Councillor Dave McCann says it will offer the community some extrapolice visibility if police cars are parked there.
He feels it will more than make up for a potential loss in revenue fromthe parking meters.
Blood Donor Clinic Today
The Summer Blood Donor Clinic resumes at St. Thomas Aquinas High School today.
Yesterday, 120 units of blood were collected.
Spokesperson Harvey Heather encourages people to attend today's clinic.
The clinic runs from 9:30 until 12:30.
Yesterday, 120 units of blood were collected.
Spokesperson Harvey Heather encourages people to attend today's clinic.
The clinic runs from 9:30 until 12:30.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Outflow Control Board
For the first time in more than a month, outflow from the NormanDam into the Winnipeg River has been reduced.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says outflow has been reducedby about 80 cubic meters per second, as water levels on the lake continue to drop.
Lake levels went down almost three inches this past week, and expected to drop a similar amount over the next seven days.
As for the Winnipeg River, its expected to decrease by about eight inches over the next week with the reduction of outflows from the Norman Dam.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says outflow has been reducedby about 80 cubic meters per second, as water levels on the lake continue to drop.
Lake levels went down almost three inches this past week, and expected to drop a similar amount over the next seven days.
As for the Winnipeg River, its expected to decrease by about eight inches over the next week with the reduction of outflows from the Norman Dam.
Health Unit Flu
Northwestern Ontario continues to be one of the busiest in termsof active cases of the swine flu virus.
The Ontario Ministry of Health says there were 15 new confirmed casesof the H1N1 virus this past week in the Northwestern Health Unitcatchment area, which includes remote first nation communities in the far north.
There are currently 49 active cases of H1N1 in this region and justfive in the Thunder Bay Health Unit.
The Ontario Ministry of Health says there were 15 new confirmed casesof the H1N1 virus this past week in the Northwestern Health Unitcatchment area, which includes remote first nation communities in the far north.
There are currently 49 active cases of H1N1 in this region and justfive in the Thunder Bay Health Unit.
Wincrief Forest Products
One of Kenora's newest industries was shown off to the public Friday.
Wincrief Forest Products is a partnership between Moncrief Construction and the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Since the beginning of April, the company has been building prefabricated homes, most of which will end up on first nation communities.
Chief Eric Fisher from Wabaseemung says the first eight homes willbe placed in his community.
He's hoping that by next year, they will be able to build as many as28 new modular homes.
Wincrief Forest Products is a partnership between Moncrief Construction and the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Since the beginning of April, the company has been building prefabricated homes, most of which will end up on first nation communities.
Chief Eric Fisher from Wabaseemung says the first eight homes willbe placed in his community.
He's hoping that by next year, they will be able to build as many as28 new modular homes.
Cansfield Visits Kenora
Bureaucrats with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry ofNorthern Development and Mines have started work to move forestry out of the MNR.
Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last month that he wanted Northern Development and Mines to take over responsibility for forest issues.
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says there are a number of issues that still have to be worked out.
Cansfield suggests that her ministry will still have some responsibility for forest issues that pertain to the Species At Risk Act, Invasive Species and maintaining water quality.
She made her comments during a short visit to Kenora on Friday.
Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last month that he wanted Northern Development and Mines to take over responsibility for forest issues.
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says there are a number of issues that still have to be worked out.
Cansfield suggests that her ministry will still have some responsibility for forest issues that pertain to the Species At Risk Act, Invasive Species and maintaining water quality.
She made her comments during a short visit to Kenora on Friday.
Blood Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services is hoping for over 280 donors to its annualsummer blood donor clinic this week in Kenora.
The clinic will start this afternoon at the Thomas Aquinas Gym.
Michael Hyduk is a spokesperson for CBS and says they have changedtheir hours slightly for the clinic.
The clinic will run from 4:30 to 9:00 this evening and again tomorrowfrom 9:30 in the morning until 12:30.
The clinic will start this afternoon at the Thomas Aquinas Gym.
Michael Hyduk is a spokesperson for CBS and says they have changedtheir hours slightly for the clinic.
The clinic will run from 4:30 to 9:00 this evening and again tomorrowfrom 9:30 in the morning until 12:30.
Biz Kids Camp
The Northwest Business Centre is holding its week long Biz Kid camp again this summer.
Outreach Co-ordinator Mike McCaffrey says the region's future depends on a thriving business community.
The day long camp sessions will run from July 20th until the 24th.
Anyone interested in signing up their kids can contact the NW Business Centre at 467-4635.
Outreach Co-ordinator Mike McCaffrey says the region's future depends on a thriving business community.
The day long camp sessions will run from July 20th until the 24th.
Anyone interested in signing up their kids can contact the NW Business Centre at 467-4635.
Boil Water Advisory Kenora
The entire City of Kenora is under a boil water advisory.
The safety of the municipalities drinking water can not be guaranteed at this time.
Until the safety of the water supply can be assured, all water from the City distribution system must be boiled for at least a minute.
Water must be boiled if it is to be used for human consumption, that includes brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is rescinded by the City of Kenora and Northwestern Health Unit.
The safety of the municipalities drinking water can not be guaranteed at this time.
Until the safety of the water supply can be assured, all water from the City distribution system must be boiled for at least a minute.
Water must be boiled if it is to be used for human consumption, that includes brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is rescinded by the City of Kenora and Northwestern Health Unit.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Canada Day Activities
No shortage of activities this Canada Day in the City of Kenora.
There will be a number of activities and entertainment down on theHarborfront and Keewatin will be holding its own Summer Splash onJuly 1st.
Carol Davis is one of the organizers and says Keewatin will be the onlyplace to view fireworks on Canada Day.
The fireworks are scheduled to be set off at 10:00.
Kenora's fireworks will be saved for next weekend, when they will beblasting off on July 4th.
There will be a number of activities and entertainment down on theHarborfront and Keewatin will be holding its own Summer Splash onJuly 1st.
Carol Davis is one of the organizers and says Keewatin will be the onlyplace to view fireworks on Canada Day.
The fireworks are scheduled to be set off at 10:00.
Kenora's fireworks will be saved for next weekend, when they will beblasting off on July 4th.
OFIA on Forestry Ministry
The forest industry seems to be embracing last weeks cabinet shufflewhich saw the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines take overresponsibility for the province's forests from the MNR.
Jamie Lim is executive director of the Ontario Forest Industries Association and says the move should be a positive one.
Lim says she wants to make sure Northern Development and Minestakes over all forestry related files.
Otherwise she suggests the move could just create more red tape forforest companies.
Jamie Lim is executive director of the Ontario Forest Industries Association and says the move should be a positive one.
Lim says she wants to make sure Northern Development and Minestakes over all forestry related files.
Otherwise she suggests the move could just create more red tape forforest companies.
Community Foundation Funds
A total of 20 groups in Kenora have been given over 84 thousand dollarsfrom the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Triple Play received two grants totalling more than 12 thousand dollars.
Co-ordinator of the program, Jada Puls says they spent over 53 thousand dollars last year on registering kids in various programs last year, so the funding is definitely welcome.
The Minto Parent Child Resource Center also picked up two grantsworth more than 12 thousand dollars for its breakfast program.
Triple Play received two grants totalling more than 12 thousand dollars.
Co-ordinator of the program, Jada Puls says they spent over 53 thousand dollars last year on registering kids in various programs last year, so the funding is definitely welcome.
The Minto Parent Child Resource Center also picked up two grantsworth more than 12 thousand dollars for its breakfast program.
Federal Funding
The Rat Portage First Nation is getting two million dollars from thefederal and provincial levels of government for a new communityrecreational center.
The funding was announced by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford on Friday.
Chief of Rat Portage, Ken Skead says the center will have a couple of purposes.
Skead says they hope to start construction in the next couple of weeks and have the community center complete in the next 18 months.
He says it will be located near Second Portage.
The funding was announced by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford on Friday.
Chief of Rat Portage, Ken Skead says the center will have a couple of purposes.
Skead says they hope to start construction in the next couple of weeks and have the community center complete in the next 18 months.
He says it will be located near Second Portage.
Hydro Outages
Wicked weather conditions over the weekend have left 400 Hydro One customers without power.
Crews from both Kenora and Dryden are working on restoring power today.
Hydro One Media Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've already restored some power to the community.
Several customers are expected to have their power restored by noon, with all hydro outages expected to fixed by 6 pm tonight.
Crews from both Kenora and Dryden are working on restoring power today.
Hydro One Media Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've already restored some power to the community.
Several customers are expected to have their power restored by noon, with all hydro outages expected to fixed by 6 pm tonight.
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