Stompin Tom will not be Stompin in Kenora this fall.
The "Hockey Song" singer was to be part of a "Redneck Festival" in October.
Council put the event on hold which means the deadline to book Connors has past.
Tourism Development Officer Nancy Tulloch says they plan to meet with council in the future to discuss a more stream lined event.
Some councillors felt the seed funding and the name of the festival needed to be changed before proceeding with the event.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Daycare Rate Increases
Expect to pay more this fall to enroll your child in city-run daycare programs.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Count Me In
Time is running out to register for the Count-Me-In Conservation Challenge.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
B.C. Fires
More than 600 Ministry of Natural Resources personnel are helping crews wrestle with forest fires in British Columbia.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
H1N1 Meeting
Members of the Federal Government's Health Care Committee will be meeting today to talk about H1N1.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Kenora Redneck Festival on hold
Plans to hold a Redneck Festival in the City of Kenora this October have been put on hold by city council.
Councillor Rory McMillan says he has concerns about the actual name of the event, while Chris Van Wallenghem doesn't like the fact the citycould be on the hook for the 20 thousand dollar start up fee.
City staff have been working on the Redneck Festival and planned to hold it the first weekend of October.
Council says it wants more information before proceeding with plans for the new event.
Councillor Rory McMillan says he has concerns about the actual name of the event, while Chris Van Wallenghem doesn't like the fact the citycould be on the hook for the 20 thousand dollar start up fee.
City staff have been working on the Redneck Festival and planned to hold it the first weekend of October.
Council says it wants more information before proceeding with plans for the new event.
Hampton on Abitibi
Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton says everyone in northwestern Ontario should be concerned with the closing of Abitibi-Bowater's two paper machines at its Thunder Bay mill.
Last week's announcement put more than 325 people out of work.
Hampton says a lack of a provincial strategy for the forest industry will only lead to further closurers in the future.
Hampton says unless the situation changes, Ontario could be left with only one or two mills.
Last week's announcement put more than 325 people out of work.
Hampton says a lack of a provincial strategy for the forest industry will only lead to further closurers in the future.
Hampton says unless the situation changes, Ontario could be left with only one or two mills.
Summer School for Teachers
Elementary School teachers from across Northwestern Ontario are attending summer school this week in Kenora.
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board teachers will be upgrading their professional skills, with a focus on teaching math.
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Spokesperson Anne Saltel says across the Province over 2 thousand teachers are taking part in the summer academy.
A Kenora Elementary School Teacher is travelling to Southern Ontario to teach their educators about Northwestern Ontario's literacy techniques.
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board teachers will be upgrading their professional skills, with a focus on teaching math.
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Spokesperson Anne Saltel says across the Province over 2 thousand teachers are taking part in the summer academy.
A Kenora Elementary School Teacher is travelling to Southern Ontario to teach their educators about Northwestern Ontario's literacy techniques.
Anthony Rota visits Kenora
The National Caucus Chair for the Liberal Party paid a visit to Kenora yesterday.
Anthony Rota is touring the Kenora Riding with federal liberal candidate Roger Valley, and
Winnipeg area MP Anita Neville.
Rota wants FEDNOR to become an independent stand alone agency.
Rota feels the current Conservative Government is treating Northwestern Ontario residents as second class citizens.
Anthony Rota is touring the Kenora Riding with federal liberal candidate Roger Valley, and
Winnipeg area MP Anita Neville.
Rota wants FEDNOR to become an independent stand alone agency.
Rota feels the current Conservative Government is treating Northwestern Ontario residents as second class citizens.
Town Island Exchange
The City of Kenora is trying to work out a property swap with theMinistry of Natural Resources for Town Island on Lake of the Woods.
The municipality has owned the island since 1895, and did a study of the property last year to decide what to do with it.
Councillor Dave McCann says one of the benefits of the agreement is that Town Island would not be developed any further.
McCann says the city is going to get an appraisal done on the island and will be looking to swap with the MNR property of a similar value in the City of Kenora.
He suggests it could take several months to work out the details of the property swap.
The municipality has owned the island since 1895, and did a study of the property last year to decide what to do with it.
Councillor Dave McCann says one of the benefits of the agreement is that Town Island would not be developed any further.
McCann says the city is going to get an appraisal done on the island and will be looking to swap with the MNR property of a similar value in the City of Kenora.
He suggests it could take several months to work out the details of the property swap.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Richards Hockey Camp
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.
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.
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.
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