Another 19-firefighters from this Region are scheduled to leave for British Columbia today.
They will join another 19-from other parts of Ontario, bringing the total Provincial commitment to 333.
B.C. is currently faced with an extreme fire hazard, with large blazes currently burning.
The forest fire hazard in Northwestern Ontario remains low.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Keewatin Woman Survives
A Keewatin woman who spent six days lost and alone in the woods of northwestern Ontario says she never gave up hope.
Valerie Cain got lost July 12th when she wanted to get a look at some rapids south of Red Lake.
She never found the rapids, andinstead got lost in the thick boreal forest with only a few cherries and crackers for food.
Cain says she found a lake at one point, and looked for any signs of civilization.
Cain built fires to stay warm and slept near the shore fora few days, figuring someone would eventually come by.
After walking toward another shore, Cain was eventually found by some cabin owners.
Valerie Cain got lost July 12th when she wanted to get a look at some rapids south of Red Lake.
She never found the rapids, andinstead got lost in the thick boreal forest with only a few cherries and crackers for food.
Cain says she found a lake at one point, and looked for any signs of civilization.
Cain built fires to stay warm and slept near the shore fora few days, figuring someone would eventually come by.
After walking toward another shore, Cain was eventually found by some cabin owners.
Support YAA
Municipal support continues to grow for the Northwestern Health Unit's Youth Action Alliance.
The town of Fort Frances has joined a list of municipalities passing resolutions calling on the province to continue funding for the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit board chair John Albanese says that municipal support is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives, and should be allowed to continue.
The town of Fort Frances has joined a list of municipalities passing resolutions calling on the province to continue funding for the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit board chair John Albanese says that municipal support is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives, and should be allowed to continue.
Northern Health Care Panel
A special panel has been appointed by the provincial government to come up with ways of improving health care programs in northern andrural Ontario.
The Ministry of Health has appointed 15 members to the panel, including seven from northern Ontario.
Hal Fjelsted, the CEO of the Kirland and District Hospital has beenasked to chair the committee and says they have been given very tight time lines to come up with a report.
Panel members include residents of Sioux Lookout and Red Lake.
Fjelsted says they have to report back to the government sometime this winter.
The Ministry of Health has appointed 15 members to the panel, including seven from northern Ontario.
Hal Fjelsted, the CEO of the Kirland and District Hospital has beenasked to chair the committee and says they have been given very tight time lines to come up with a report.
Panel members include residents of Sioux Lookout and Red Lake.
Fjelsted says they have to report back to the government sometime this winter.
Twinning Highway 17 Plan
A preliminary route has been established for twinning the Trans-Canada Highway from the
Manitoba border to Rush Bay.
The Ministry of Transportation held an open house yesterday to allowthe public to review the maps.
Neil Ahmed is the project manager and says they have only completedthe first portion of the route plan.
Ahmed says for the most part the double lane highway follows the current route pretty closely except in the area of Royal Lake, wherethe highway is diverted to the south.
Construction on the 100 million dollar project is expected to beginnext year.
Manitoba border to Rush Bay.
The Ministry of Transportation held an open house yesterday to allowthe public to review the maps.
Neil Ahmed is the project manager and says they have only completedthe first portion of the route plan.
Ahmed says for the most part the double lane highway follows the current route pretty closely except in the area of Royal Lake, wherethe highway is diverted to the south.
Construction on the 100 million dollar project is expected to beginnext year.
Rat Portage Vote
Rat Portage Residents who voted on a land claim settlement with the federal government have voted 90 percent in favour of the deal.
The agreement will hand over 125 acres of land, as well as SultanaIsland.
The band will also get 7.25 million dollars as part of the settlement.
A band spokesperson says they will be able to use the funds for anumber of projects, including an administrative center and an arena.
Voter turn-out was not released.
The agreement will hand over 125 acres of land, as well as SultanaIsland.
The band will also get 7.25 million dollars as part of the settlement.
A band spokesperson says they will be able to use the funds for anumber of projects, including an administrative center and an arena.
Voter turn-out was not released.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Red Lake Funding
Site preparation has begun on new commercial lots along Highway 105.
Red Lake has been conducting an engineering study on the proposed development of new commecial and industrial property, in a bid to attract more business.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund invested more then 31-thousand dollars in the study.
Red Lake has been conducting an engineering study on the proposed development of new commecial and industrial property, in a bid to attract more business.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund invested more then 31-thousand dollars in the study.
MNR Bait Fish
Illegal activity in the Dryden District has prompted the Ministry of Natural Resources to issue a warning.
Conservation officers have found a number of illegal baitfish traps this Summer.
The MNR says traps must be clearly labelled with the name of the user and must not exceed the maximum permitted size.
The Ministry has also received several complaints of individuals selling bait fish without a licence.
New bait regulations are in place to protect rare and endangered species.
Conservation officers have found a number of illegal baitfish traps this Summer.
The MNR says traps must be clearly labelled with the name of the user and must not exceed the maximum permitted size.
The Ministry has also received several complaints of individuals selling bait fish without a licence.
New bait regulations are in place to protect rare and endangered species.
Dryden Mill Running
You will soon see smoke coming from the Dryden Mill once again.
The process of re-starting the Mill is underway and the Plant should start consuming chips about mid-week.
Domtar Spokesperson Bonnie Skene outlines the time-table for its operation in Ear Falls.
Skene says the Company is doing everything in its power to ensure a safe start-up at the 2-Mill's.
The process of re-starting the Mill is underway and the Plant should start consuming chips about mid-week.
Domtar Spokesperson Bonnie Skene outlines the time-table for its operation in Ear Falls.
Skene says the Company is doing everything in its power to ensure a safe start-up at the 2-Mill's.
Invasive Species Hit Squad
A couple of local groups are trying to reduce the number of invasive species in local lakes.
A hit squad of students has been hired by the Ontario Federationof Anglers and Hunters and the Lake of the Woods Property Owners Association.
Suzette Peters is a member of the hit squad and says they are justtrying to make local residents aware of some of the invasivespecies that have been allowed to spread into area lakes and rivers.
Peters says they will have a booth set up at the farmer's market in Kenora all summer, and have also been touring local marinas, garden centers and festivals.
A hit squad of students has been hired by the Ontario Federationof Anglers and Hunters and the Lake of the Woods Property Owners Association.
Suzette Peters is a member of the hit squad and says they are justtrying to make local residents aware of some of the invasivespecies that have been allowed to spread into area lakes and rivers.
Peters says they will have a booth set up at the farmer's market in Kenora all summer, and have also been touring local marinas, garden centers and festivals.
NWO Firefighters help B.C.
86-firefighters and support staff across Northwestern Ontario have been sent to British Columbia to help with the escalating fire situation in that Province.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Travis Moffatt says battling a fire here at home is a lot different then in B.C.
The fire hazard is currently low across this region with no new fires reported on the weekend.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Travis Moffatt says battling a fire here at home is a lot different then in B.C.
The fire hazard is currently low across this region with no new fires reported on the weekend.
Jack Layton on Federal Election
The NDP say they are willing to head into an election campaign this fall if they feel the Harper government is not doing enough to helpCanadians hit hard by the economic downturn.
Jack Layton was in Kenora this past weekend and says he just doesn'tsee the Conservatives doing enough to help unemployed workers.
Layton says he wants the federal government to extend employment insurance benefits, and come up with a proper forest strategy tohelp workers in the region.
Jack Layton was in Kenora this past weekend and says he just doesn'tsee the Conservatives doing enough to help unemployed workers.
Layton says he wants the federal government to extend employment insurance benefits, and come up with a proper forest strategy tohelp workers in the region.
Monday, July 27, 2009
FFBC Results
A 20-pound bag of bass on the final day of fishing kept Minnesota anglers Joe Thrun and Jim Moynagh at the top for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
It was their third consecutive title, fifth overall.
Thrun and Moynagh three day-total of 57-point-76 pounds was eight pounds more than second place finishers Lauren Ras and Chuck Olson of Bemidgi.
Jeff Gustafson of Kenora and his partner John Peterson came in third with 49.48 pounds of bass.
It was their third consecutive title, fifth overall.
Thrun and Moynagh three day-total of 57-point-76 pounds was eight pounds more than second place finishers Lauren Ras and Chuck Olson of Bemidgi.
Jeff Gustafson of Kenora and his partner John Peterson came in third with 49.48 pounds of bass.
Kenora Borealis Club Triathlon
The 5th Annual Kenora Borealis Triathlon and Duathlon was a success with over 200 people taking part yesterday.
Kenora Borealis Competitor Edie Fisher took home the top spot in the Olympic Triathlon for "females 50 to 54" with a final time of 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Another Kenora competitor Dan Morwood had the best time in the Long Duathlon with a final time of 1 hour 58 minutes and 29 seconds.
For complete results from the Borealsis Triathlon and Duathlon log onto www.triathlon.mb.ca
Kenora Borealis Competitor Edie Fisher took home the top spot in the Olympic Triathlon for "females 50 to 54" with a final time of 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Another Kenora competitor Dan Morwood had the best time in the Long Duathlon with a final time of 1 hour 58 minutes and 29 seconds.
For complete results from the Borealsis Triathlon and Duathlon log onto www.triathlon.mb.ca
Bronze Back Classic Results
The 3rd Annual Bronze Back Classic has a new winner.
Tim and Hugh Hull placed first in the local fishing tournament with 29.78 pounds of fish.
Second place went to Mark LeBitka and Clint Butler with 29.18 pounds.
Jim and Ben Gufstafsen came in third with 28.71 pounds.
The biggest overal fish was brought in by Carol and Tim Tacknyck weighing 4.26 pounds.
Tim and Hugh Hull placed first in the local fishing tournament with 29.78 pounds of fish.
Second place went to Mark LeBitka and Clint Butler with 29.18 pounds.
Jim and Ben Gufstafsen came in third with 28.71 pounds.
The biggest overal fish was brought in by Carol and Tim Tacknyck weighing 4.26 pounds.
Local Services Board Mtg
A meeting is being held tonight to determine if there isenough interest in setting up a local services board in the territory west of Kenora.
Jill Kalika is the chair of the McKenzie-Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation, and says the main goal is increasing revenue for thevolunteer fire department.
Kalika says the actual vote will take place on August 15th.
Tonights meeting will take place at the McKenzie-ClearwaterBay Fire Hall at 7:00.
Jill Kalika is the chair of the McKenzie-Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation, and says the main goal is increasing revenue for thevolunteer fire department.
Kalika says the actual vote will take place on August 15th.
Tonights meeting will take place at the McKenzie-ClearwaterBay Fire Hall at 7:00.
Jack Layton visits Kenora
The federal government is being taken to task for its lack of vision forthe forest industry.
NDP leader Jack Layton was in Kenora yesterday to meet with seniorsand party faithful.
He says there is no reason why the Kenora Forest Products mill should continue to remain idle.
Layton also suggests the federal govenrment should prevent AbitibiBowater from selling off its power dams in northern Ontario.
NDP leader Jack Layton was in Kenora yesterday to meet with seniorsand party faithful.
He says there is no reason why the Kenora Forest Products mill should continue to remain idle.
Layton also suggests the federal govenrment should prevent AbitibiBowater from selling off its power dams in northern Ontario.
NDP Nomination
The ballot in the next federal election will look much the same as theprevious one.
The New Democrats have selected Tania Cameron to carry their colorsif and when an election is called.
Cameron says the government needs to do more to help families hit hard by the economic downturn.
Cameron was acclaimed at a meeting yesterday.
She'll be joined by Roger Valley of the Liberals on the next federal ballot.
The New Democrats have selected Tania Cameron to carry their colorsif and when an election is called.
Cameron says the government needs to do more to help families hit hard by the economic downturn.
Cameron was acclaimed at a meeting yesterday.
She'll be joined by Roger Valley of the Liberals on the next federal ballot.
Rat Portage Vote
Residents of the Rat Portage First Nation are being asked to votetoday on a federal land claim settlement.
The band is being offered 7.35 million dollars in a deal that includesthe repatriation of Sultana Island and 125 acres of land to beannexed to Rat Portage along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Voting will take place at the Rat Portage Community Center from9:00 this morning until 6:00.
Off-reserve members were also encouraged to vote yesterday at a ballot box set up at Place Louis Riel in Winnipeg.
The band is being offered 7.35 million dollars in a deal that includesthe repatriation of Sultana Island and 125 acres of land to beannexed to Rat Portage along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Voting will take place at the Rat Portage Community Center from9:00 this morning until 6:00.
Off-reserve members were also encouraged to vote yesterday at a ballot box set up at Place Louis Riel in Winnipeg.
Missing Boater Found
The O-P-P has confirmed that the body of a missing Winnipegteacher has been recovered near Minaki.
Sergeant Hal Lewis says the body of 25-year-old Dave ChristopherPundyk was found Saturday afternoon.
The teacher was presumed drowned after he was thrown from a boatinto the Winnipeg River on July 18th.
The accident occurred when two boats travelling together collidedafter Pundyk's boat stalled.
Sergeant Hal Lewis says the body of 25-year-old Dave ChristopherPundyk was found Saturday afternoon.
The teacher was presumed drowned after he was thrown from a boatinto the Winnipeg River on July 18th.
The accident occurred when two boats travelling together collidedafter Pundyk's boat stalled.
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