It's going to be busy on Rabbit Lake this weekend.
The Kenora Rowing Club's annual Tops and Bottoms Rowing Regatta gets underway on Saturday.
More than 100 rowers are taking part in the event at Garrow Park.
There will be plenty of races to choose from, including the 16 and under division, 21 years and under and older than 27 divisions.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Fort Frances Bass Championships
More than 15-hundred pounds of bass was reeling in during the first day of fishing at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Defending champions Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota lead the field of 124 teams with 19-point 1-4 pounds.
But a catch of 18-point-2-9 pounds has put Kenora's Dean Tackynk and his fishing partner Trevor Guderyan within striking distance.
The Kenora team is fourth.
Matt Christy of Superior, Wisconsin and Chris Hay of Brooklyn Centre, Minnesota hold down the second spot.
Ron and Dan Lindner of Baxter, Minnesota are third.
The big fish of the day was caught by Scott and Blair Dingwall of Dryden.
They reeled in a 4.82 pound pass
Defending champions Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota lead the field of 124 teams with 19-point 1-4 pounds.
But a catch of 18-point-2-9 pounds has put Kenora's Dean Tackynk and his fishing partner Trevor Guderyan within striking distance.
The Kenora team is fourth.
Matt Christy of Superior, Wisconsin and Chris Hay of Brooklyn Centre, Minnesota hold down the second spot.
Ron and Dan Lindner of Baxter, Minnesota are third.
The big fish of the day was caught by Scott and Blair Dingwall of Dryden.
They reeled in a 4.82 pound pass
Missing Fire Fighter
A scary moment for a Kenora man.
For the second time in a week, someone got lost in the bush in the Red Lake Area, but survived.
22-year-old Dan Burgelis went missing from a Ministry of Natural Resources training site yesterday afternoon.
Burgelis was on a break when he went for a walk in the bush and got disoriented.
He was located north of Red Lake late last night and was in good spirits.
For the second time in a week, someone got lost in the bush in the Red Lake Area, but survived.
22-year-old Dan Burgelis went missing from a Ministry of Natural Resources training site yesterday afternoon.
Burgelis was on a break when he went for a walk in the bush and got disoriented.
He was located north of Red Lake late last night and was in good spirits.
New Bridge
The province is helping to improve transportation between eightremote First Nations.
The government is giving the Sandy Lake First Nation 158-thousand dollars from the Northern
Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
The money will go towards design, environmental assessments andother steps required before construction of a bridge over the Berens River can begin.
The new bridge will increase the number of days that the seasonal ice road network can be used by several First Nations in the FarNorth.
Currently, the river can only be crossed safely when winter ice conditions permit.
The government is giving the Sandy Lake First Nation 158-thousand dollars from the Northern
Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
The money will go towards design, environmental assessments andother steps required before construction of a bridge over the Berens River can begin.
The new bridge will increase the number of days that the seasonal ice road network can be used by several First Nations in the FarNorth.
Currently, the river can only be crossed safely when winter ice conditions permit.
Atleo AFN
Area native leaders are throwing their support behind newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Sean Atleo.
The former vice-chief from B-C won the title following eight rounds of voting in Calgary yesterday.
Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson believes Atleo's campaign unfairly benefited from the fact roughly one-third of the 639 eligible voters are from B.C.
The province with the next largest bloc of voters is Ontario, with 134 eligible chiefs.
But McPherson says Atleo will get cross-country support because their is too much to do.
The former vice-chief from B-C won the title following eight rounds of voting in Calgary yesterday.
Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson believes Atleo's campaign unfairly benefited from the fact roughly one-third of the 639 eligible voters are from B.C.
The province with the next largest bloc of voters is Ontario, with 134 eligible chiefs.
But McPherson says Atleo will get cross-country support because their is too much to do.
LOWAC Studio Tour
The Lake of the Woods Arts Collective is opening its studio doors to the public this weekend.
A Studio Tour is being held this weekend from 10 until 5 at the various artists workshops in and around the City of Kenora.
Spokesperson Kimberly Kahoot says they have workshops located throughout the city and in nearby Redditt, Black Sturgeon, and Spruce Lake.
Kahoot notes maps are available at both Tourism Kenora locations, and online at www.lowac.ca
A Studio Tour is being held this weekend from 10 until 5 at the various artists workshops in and around the City of Kenora.
Spokesperson Kimberly Kahoot says they have workshops located throughout the city and in nearby Redditt, Black Sturgeon, and Spruce Lake.
Kahoot notes maps are available at both Tourism Kenora locations, and online at www.lowac.ca
NDP Health Critic on Doctor Website
N-D-P Health critic doesn't think a new website is going to do much good in finding Ontarian's a doctor.
France Gelinas says better money would have been spent on initiatives that improves the delivery of health care and brings new physicians to already underserviced communities.
Gelinas says asking people to go to a website isn't going to get them a visit to a physician who already have a long-waiting list.
France Gelinas says better money would have been spent on initiatives that improves the delivery of health care and brings new physicians to already underserviced communities.
Gelinas says asking people to go to a website isn't going to get them a visit to a physician who already have a long-waiting list.
Highway Safety
The Highway Education Safety Committee in northwestern Ontario has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing accidents on local roads.
Mobile billboards with the message "Just Drive" will be installed onPaul's Hauling trucks in the region.
Sergeant Rod Brown says they want to try to reduce the number of people who insist on talking on the phone or eating while they drive.
Brown says while the province will be enacting legislation later this year to ban the use of cell phones while driving, they want to educatethe public about the dangers of that practice.
Mobile billboards with the message "Just Drive" will be installed onPaul's Hauling trucks in the region.
Sergeant Rod Brown says they want to try to reduce the number of people who insist on talking on the phone or eating while they drive.
Brown says while the province will be enacting legislation later this year to ban the use of cell phones while driving, they want to educatethe public about the dangers of that practice.
Attawapiskat First Nation Sewage
An official of the Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario says Indian Affairs has no plan to relocate residents living in contaminated homes.
However, a department spokeswoman says Indian Affairs officials are in the remote community today to assess the situation, and people could be relocated within the community.
Deputy Chief Theresa Spence says a state of emergency has been declared following the failure of the community's primary sewage lift station on July 11th.
Spence says nearly 70 residents are living in contaminated homes.
Those affected range from babies to elders, many of whom were already facing significant health problems.
Indian Affairs had earlier refused to evacuate residents who became ill from fumes after a school was demolished.
However, a department spokeswoman says Indian Affairs officials are in the remote community today to assess the situation, and people could be relocated within the community.
Deputy Chief Theresa Spence says a state of emergency has been declared following the failure of the community's primary sewage lift station on July 11th.
Spence says nearly 70 residents are living in contaminated homes.
Those affected range from babies to elders, many of whom were already facing significant health problems.
Indian Affairs had earlier refused to evacuate residents who became ill from fumes after a school was demolished.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
NWHU YAA
The Northwestern Health Unit is fighting to keep the Youth Action Alliance running.
The local tobacco free advocacy group is scheduled to be disbanded by the Provincial Government at the end of the August.
Health Officials have sent a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty strongly urging him to maintain funding for the program.
Some municipalities in the region have also agreed to correspond with the Government highlighting the importance of the Alliance.
The local tobacco free advocacy group is scheduled to be disbanded by the Provincial Government at the end of the August.
Health Officials have sent a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty strongly urging him to maintain funding for the program.
Some municipalities in the region have also agreed to correspond with the Government highlighting the importance of the Alliance.
Drugs
Wunnumin Lake First Nation residents can be credited with a major drug bust.
They reported a suspicious package dropped by a white and yello Cessna Float Plane on July 19th.
The package contained 32-thousand dollars worth of marijuana and Percocet pills.
The incident is still under investigation and anyone with information can call Nishnawbe-Aski Police or Crimestoppers.
Wunnimin Lake is about 500-kilometres north of Thunder Bay.
They reported a suspicious package dropped by a white and yello Cessna Float Plane on July 19th.
The package contained 32-thousand dollars worth of marijuana and Percocet pills.
The incident is still under investigation and anyone with information can call Nishnawbe-Aski Police or Crimestoppers.
Wunnimin Lake is about 500-kilometres north of Thunder Bay.
Ignace Good Water
After 2-years under a boil-water advisory, residents of Ignace can finally drink from the tap.
While the township has been supplied with water from its new water treatment plant since early June, there were delays.
Besides the lengthy boil-water advisory, the town's 665 households have had to endure sinks, tubs, dishwashers and laundry suffering from hard water and iron stains.
While the township has been supplied with water from its new water treatment plant since early June, there were delays.
Besides the lengthy boil-water advisory, the town's 665 households have had to endure sinks, tubs, dishwashers and laundry suffering from hard water and iron stains.
Fort Frances Bass Championship
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship will celebrate its 15th anniversary tonight.
The championship has drawn anglers from across north America to fish the waters of Rainy River.
Chair Tom Fry says community support plays a big part in keeping the event going.
Several Kenora boats will be in the 2009 field, including 2008 KBI Champion Jeff Guffstason who will be partnering with John Peterson of Bimigee.
The championship has drawn anglers from across north America to fish the waters of Rainy River.
Chair Tom Fry says community support plays a big part in keeping the event going.
Several Kenora boats will be in the 2009 field, including 2008 KBI Champion Jeff Guffstason who will be partnering with John Peterson of Bimigee.
OPP still searching for Winnipeg Man
Kenora OPP are searching for a man after a boat collision on Winnipeg River last Saturday.
25 year old Winnipeg Resident Dave Pundyk went missing after a boat he was riding in collided with another boat.
A 27-year-old Kenora man was issued a three day suspension after registering in the warning range for alcohol.
OPP divers were called in to search the area and shoreline searches will be conducted all this week.
25 year old Winnipeg Resident Dave Pundyk went missing after a boat he was riding in collided with another boat.
A 27-year-old Kenora man was issued a three day suspension after registering in the warning range for alcohol.
OPP divers were called in to search the area and shoreline searches will be conducted all this week.
Walk for Good Life
Several members of first nations in Treaty #3 are on a walking tourof the region.
The small group set out Monday from the Rainy River First Nation,and are scheduled to complete their trek in a week.
Al Hunter says the walk is to raise funds and awareness of the Good Life for Young People Foundation.
The group was scheduled to arrive in Blue Lake Provincial Park lastnight, before making their way to Dryden and Fort Frances later thisweek.
The small group set out Monday from the Rainy River First Nation,and are scheduled to complete their trek in a week.
Al Hunter says the walk is to raise funds and awareness of the Good Life for Young People Foundation.
The group was scheduled to arrive in Blue Lake Provincial Park lastnight, before making their way to Dryden and Fort Frances later thisweek.
Local Services Board
A meeting will be held next week to find out whether property ownersliving west of the City of
Kenora want to create a local services board.
The McKenzie Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation says it needs more money to help operate.
Jill Kalika is chair of the board of the corporation and says a localservices board would allow them to set an annual levy for all propertyowners west of McKenzie Portage Road.
Kalika says they currently have names and addresses for 13 hundredproperty owners in the area, but only about 600 actually voluntarilycontribute to the fire hall.
The public meeting will be held at 7:00 Monday night at the ClearwaterBay Fire Hall.
Kenora want to create a local services board.
The McKenzie Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation says it needs more money to help operate.
Jill Kalika is chair of the board of the corporation and says a localservices board would allow them to set an annual levy for all propertyowners west of McKenzie Portage Road.
Kalika says they currently have names and addresses for 13 hundredproperty owners in the area, but only about 600 actually voluntarilycontribute to the fire hall.
The public meeting will be held at 7:00 Monday night at the ClearwaterBay Fire Hall.
MNR Fire sent to B.C.
The Ministry of Natural Resources is once again sending personnel from Ontario to help fight forest fires in British Columbia.
A total of 122 fire fighters and support staff are being deployed this morning to Kamloops.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says they can lend their support and still be adequately equipped at home.
The contigent includes 15 FireRanger Crews from MNR fire bases from across northwestern Ontario.
A total of 122 fire fighters and support staff are being deployed this morning to Kamloops.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says they can lend their support and still be adequately equipped at home.
The contigent includes 15 FireRanger Crews from MNR fire bases from across northwestern Ontario.
Deer Lake Man found dead
More details are expected in the sudden death of a Deer Lake First Nation man who was found dead in Kenora last week.
The OPP are waiting for the results of a toxicology report.
Ricky Rae was found on July 13th on the steps near the Harbourfront in the early evening.
Foul play is not suspected in connection with his death.
The OPP are waiting for the results of a toxicology report.
Ricky Rae was found on July 13th on the steps near the Harbourfront in the early evening.
Foul play is not suspected in connection with his death.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Service Ontario Changes
Starting this fall, Ontario health cards, driver's licenses and vehicle registration services will all be found under one roof.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18 months expanding to offer integrated services.
The announcement means health cards, which were available fromonly 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only twoto more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see anexpansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18 months expanding to offer integrated services.
The announcement means health cards, which were available fromonly 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only twoto more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see anexpansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
Make Someone Smile Week
You can help make someone smile this week.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
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