Philadelphia Flyers Captain Mike Richards is hosting his annual hockey school this week at the Keewatin arena.
The hockey camp is a fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Organizer John Barr says they still have some spots available for their half day classes.
Community Foundation Executive Director Darlene McGillvray says they really appreciate Mike's hard work and dedication to the community.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Downtown Revitalization Funding
Phase two of the downtown revitalization project now has the greenlight to proceed.
Last week, the federal government contributed two million dollars towards the 5.25 million dollar project.
City Planner Jeff Port says they are just getting ready to put the project out for tender.
Port says they hope to get some of the infrastructure work in Lake ofthe Woods Plaza completed this fall, with the rest of the landscaping held over until spring of 2010.
Last week, the federal government contributed two million dollars towards the 5.25 million dollar project.
City Planner Jeff Port says they are just getting ready to put the project out for tender.
Port says they hope to get some of the infrastructure work in Lake ofthe Woods Plaza completed this fall, with the rest of the landscaping held over until spring of 2010.
MNR Fires BC
A two week tour of duty has been completed by 122 fire rangers employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources out in BC.
Melissa Austin is based out of Dryden and returned home on Saturday.
She says fighting fires out in British Columbia is much different than here in northwestern Ontario.
The MNR has sent another 122 fire rangers out west to replace the ones which just returned home.
Melissa Austin is based out of Dryden and returned home on Saturday.
She says fighting fires out in British Columbia is much different than here in northwestern Ontario.
The MNR has sent another 122 fire rangers out west to replace the ones which just returned home.
KBI Final Results
By a mere .02 pounds, Brian Mcnanney and Matthew Rydberg are your 2009 KBI Champions.
The Sioux Narrows duo edged last years champions Jeff Gustafson and Chris Savage to claim the crown with the final weigh-in of the day.
Their 3 day total was 51.31 pounds compared to 51.29 for Gustafson and Savage.
Finishing third was Tim Strempler of Winnipeg and Michael Causyn of Kenora.
Canada once again claimed the Frank Townsend trophy.
Their 3 day haul was 229.69 pounds while team USA caught 199.38 pounds of bass.
The William A Kostick trophy for top father /son duo went to Jeff and Blair Dingwall and the big fish of the weekend belonged to Jim and Andy Flack who caught a 6.31 pound large mouth.
The Sioux Narrows duo edged last years champions Jeff Gustafson and Chris Savage to claim the crown with the final weigh-in of the day.
Their 3 day total was 51.31 pounds compared to 51.29 for Gustafson and Savage.
Finishing third was Tim Strempler of Winnipeg and Michael Causyn of Kenora.
Canada once again claimed the Frank Townsend trophy.
Their 3 day haul was 229.69 pounds while team USA caught 199.38 pounds of bass.
The William A Kostick trophy for top father /son duo went to Jeff and Blair Dingwall and the big fish of the weekend belonged to Jim and Andy Flack who caught a 6.31 pound large mouth.
Katie Dennis Competes in Hungary
Kenora Judo Competitor Katie Dennis beat the Haitie National Champion over the weekend to advance to the final 16 of the world.
Dennis then lost to the Turkish National Champ in a very close match being eliminated from the first world cadet championships.
Over 500 athletes from around the world competed in the four day event.
The best results for the young Canadian team was two fifth place finishes.
Dennis then lost to the Turkish National Champ in a very close match being eliminated from the first world cadet championships.
Over 500 athletes from around the world competed in the four day event.
The best results for the young Canadian team was two fifth place finishes.
Flaherty on recession
The federal finance minister says he's not willing to declare the recession over yet.
Jim Flaherty was in Kenora last week and says while economic signs are improving, it could be a few more months before there is real evidence of growth in the economy.
Flaherty says the Harper government is prepared to continue theireconomic stimulus package into 2011 to ensure there is continued economic growth, that that Canada doesn't slip back into recession.
Jim Flaherty was in Kenora last week and says while economic signs are improving, it could be a few more months before there is real evidence of growth in the economy.
Flaherty says the Harper government is prepared to continue theireconomic stimulus package into 2011 to ensure there is continued economic growth, that that Canada doesn't slip back into recession.
H1N1 Virus NWO
The spread of the H1N1 virus hasn't completely died off just yet.
The Ministry of Health says it was able to confirm 3-new incidents of the swine flu in this region.
The province has not indicated which communities the virus has been reported in.
There are currently 73 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Northwestern Ontario.
The Ministry of Health says it was able to confirm 3-new incidents of the swine flu in this region.
The province has not indicated which communities the virus has been reported in.
There are currently 73 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Northwestern Ontario.
Dragon Boat Festival
The Super Troopers are the defending champions of the Kenora Dragon Boat Festival.
The team is made up of Kenora's Bouchay family.
The local team has won two years in a row, and won the A side final by mere seconds over their competition.
The team is made up of Kenora's Bouchay family.
The local team has won two years in a row, and won the A side final by mere seconds over their competition.
Boat Theft
Kenora OPP are investigating a case of breaking and entering in the Melick area of town.
The Jaffray Mellick Recreation Centre was broken into sometime on August 8th.
An investigation is continuing.
Meanwhile, Police are looking into the theft of a 2007 20 foot lund, with a 225 Yamaha engine.
The black boat was stolen from Birch Island Resort near Minaki early Saturday morning.
The Jaffray Mellick Recreation Centre was broken into sometime on August 8th.
An investigation is continuing.
Meanwhile, Police are looking into the theft of a 2007 20 foot lund, with a 225 Yamaha engine.
The black boat was stolen from Birch Island Resort near Minaki early Saturday morning.
Impaired Driving
Kenora OPP have charged two more people with impaired driving.
A RIDE check on Friday night resulted in 42 year old Lois Stoll being charged with failing to provide a breath sample.
At 5:30 Saturday morning officers came across a vehicle that was being operated in a suspicious
manner.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be impaired.
27 year old Lena Copenace from Sabaskong was charged with drinking and driving.
A RIDE check on Friday night resulted in 42 year old Lois Stoll being charged with failing to provide a breath sample.
At 5:30 Saturday morning officers came across a vehicle that was being operated in a suspicious
manner.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be impaired.
27 year old Lena Copenace from Sabaskong was charged with drinking and driving.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Flaherty Harbourfront Funding
The City of Kenora is getting more money from the federal governmentfor the downtown revitalization project.Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced two million dollars for phase two of the project.
Flaherty says the funding will help fix up the harborfront area.
Kenora mayor Len Compton says the goal of the project is to make the downtown area a destination for tourists.
Flaherty also announced 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation to carry out its work as a community development corporation for the Kenora area.
Day 1 KBI Results
After one day of fishing, team #3 sits in the top spot at the Kenora Bass International.
TERRY MCCLYMONT and DARRIN BOHAWNIS of Winnipeg scored the big weight of the day with 18.80 pounds.
BRIAN MCNANNEY and MATTHEW RYDBERG of Sioux Narrows are in second place just over a pound back with a total of 17.72.
A pair of local boats cracked the top ten.
BART STEBNITSKY and DARREN MARCINE are currently fourth with a one day total of 16.89 pounds and sitting in 10th is JON PEARSON and BILL MARMUS with a 15.88 total.
Big fish of the day belonged to team 112, ADAM BACHYNSKI and ANDREW BEERNARD, who caught a 4.62 pound smallmouth.
In the CAN/AM challenge the Canadians hold a slight lead over their American counterparts.
Team Canada had a one day haul of 77.33 pounds compared to 70.14 for Team USA.
Day two weigh-ins begin tonight at 4 under the big tent.
TERRY MCCLYMONT and DARRIN BOHAWNIS of Winnipeg scored the big weight of the day with 18.80 pounds.
BRIAN MCNANNEY and MATTHEW RYDBERG of Sioux Narrows are in second place just over a pound back with a total of 17.72.
A pair of local boats cracked the top ten.
BART STEBNITSKY and DARREN MARCINE are currently fourth with a one day total of 16.89 pounds and sitting in 10th is JON PEARSON and BILL MARMUS with a 15.88 total.
Big fish of the day belonged to team 112, ADAM BACHYNSKI and ANDREW BEERNARD, who caught a 4.62 pound smallmouth.
In the CAN/AM challenge the Canadians hold a slight lead over their American counterparts.
Team Canada had a one day haul of 77.33 pounds compared to 70.14 for Team USA.
Day two weigh-ins begin tonight at 4 under the big tent.
Safeway Fundraiser
The Kenora Safeway Store will 'Make Muscles Move' on Saturday.The store is raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Company Spokesperson Nataline Porpiglia says all money raised helps kids and adults living with neuromuscular disorders.
The money also helps fund medical research and home renovations.
Company Spokesperson Nataline Porpiglia says all money raised helps kids and adults living with neuromuscular disorders.
The money also helps fund medical research and home renovations.
Missing Woman near Thunder Bay
A Minnesota-based search and rescue team will conduct a final search for a missing Toronto woman outside Schreiber in September.
It's been 2-years since 20-year-old Christina Calayca disappeared while out for a morning jog in the area of Rainbow FallsProvincial Park.
The search team will focus on the Whitesand River.
Cadaver dogs picked up a scent there last fall, but the area was too dangerous at the time to investigate.
It's been 2-years since 20-year-old Christina Calayca disappeared while out for a morning jog in the area of Rainbow FallsProvincial Park.
The search team will focus on the Whitesand River.
Cadaver dogs picked up a scent there last fall, but the area was too dangerous at the time to investigate.
Forestry Associations Merge
With over 165-years of collective experience, the Ontario Forest Industries Association and Canadian Lumberman's Association are joining forces.
President Jamie Lim says the new Association will provide a strong voice for Ontario's forest sector.
Lim says the Association will provide members with the services they need to be competitive and to expand their markets.
President Jamie Lim says the new Association will provide a strong voice for Ontario's forest sector.
Lim says the Association will provide members with the services they need to be competitive and to expand their markets.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
More money for Downtown Revitalization
Another big chunk of cash for the downtown revitalization project.
This morning, the federal government presented a cheque for two million dollars for phase two of the project.
Finance minister Jim Flaherty was on hand to make the announcement and says the funding comes from their federal stimulus package.
Flaherty also announced 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation to carry out its work as a community development corporation.
This morning, the federal government presented a cheque for two million dollars for phase two of the project.
Finance minister Jim Flaherty was on hand to make the announcement and says the funding comes from their federal stimulus package.
Flaherty also announced 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation to carry out its work as a community development corporation.
Spread of H1N1 slowing
The spread of the H1N1 virus seems to be waning in northwesternOntario.
The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show no new cases ofthe swine flu virus in the region in the past week.
There are currently 70 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the northwest,but the symptoms are considered mild.
The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show no new cases ofthe swine flu virus in the region in the past week.
There are currently 70 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the northwest,but the symptoms are considered mild.
More bad news for Abitibi workers
More bad news for the floundering forest industry in northwestern Ontario.
AbitibiBowater says its shutting down two newsprint machines at its Thunder Bay mill indefinitely.
About 360 employees will be laid off as a result of the downtime.
Company spokesperson, Jean-Phillipe Cote says poor market conditions are to blame.
He ads that one of the paper machines may eventually be re-started.
Kraft, sawmill and woodland operations haven't been affected yet.
AbitibiBowater says its shutting down two newsprint machines at its Thunder Bay mill indefinitely.
About 360 employees will be laid off as a result of the downtime.
Company spokesperson, Jean-Phillipe Cote says poor market conditions are to blame.
He ads that one of the paper machines may eventually be re-started.
Kraft, sawmill and woodland operations haven't been affected yet.
Kenora Council supports YAA
Municipal support continues to grow for the Northwestern Health Unit's Youth Action Alliance.
Communities, including Kenora, have been passing resolutions calling on the Province to continue funding the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit Chair John Albanese says the backing is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives and should be allowed to continue.
Communities, including Kenora, have been passing resolutions calling on the Province to continue funding the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit Chair John Albanese says the backing is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives and should be allowed to continue.
No Posters
Kenora City Council is planning to draft a by-law preventing localevent organizers from putting up posters on downtown utility poles.
Councillor Dave McCann says the tape used for putting up posterswill damage the paint on the new light standards along Main Streetand can become an eyesore.
Council is talking about following the footsteps of city's like Edmonton and Toronto, which have installed community bullitin boards in hightraffic areas, where posters can be pinned up.
One area being considred for a community bulletin board is the new Lake of the Woods Plaza beside the ScotiaBank on Main Street.
Councillor Dave McCann says the tape used for putting up posterswill damage the paint on the new light standards along Main Streetand can become an eyesore.
Council is talking about following the footsteps of city's like Edmonton and Toronto, which have installed community bullitin boards in hightraffic areas, where posters can be pinned up.
One area being considred for a community bulletin board is the new Lake of the Woods Plaza beside the ScotiaBank on Main Street.
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