It may seem hard to believe, but one new forest fire was reported in the Dryden District on Tuesday.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Debbie McLean says the small blaze
is being monitored on an island on the east end of Eagle Lake.
McLean stresses there are still 2-weeks left in the fire season and notes day burning is still prohibited.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Accomodation Review Committee
The public board still plans to review its enrollment and accommodation needs at its five elementary schools in Kenora.
Denise Forsythe of Evergreen, Keewatin's Lisa Gate-Villa, Dan Essery of King George, Tracey Wells of Lakewood and Valleyview's Lori Stebnitsky were appointed to the accomodtion review committee on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Finance Dean Carrie says they're still holding out for representation from the City and Grand Council Treaty #3.
Carrie adds that there will be a sizeable contingent of school board officials and staff on the committee.
Denise Forsythe of Evergreen, Keewatin's Lisa Gate-Villa, Dan Essery of King George, Tracey Wells of Lakewood and Valleyview's Lori Stebnitsky were appointed to the accomodtion review committee on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Finance Dean Carrie says they're still holding out for representation from the City and Grand Council Treaty #3.
Carrie adds that there will be a sizeable contingent of school board officials and staff on the committee.
KPDSB Suspensions Declining
Not as many students are being suspended according to the Keewatin Patricia District School Board.
Suspensions are on the decline since the zero tolerance policy was replaced with the safe schools and restorative justice program.
Assistant to the Director of Education Sean Monteith says instead of a "no questions asked" suspension; they give the guilty parties a chance to explain their actions.
Since 2003-2004, the number of suspensions handed out has dropped from nearly 2 thousand to just over 400 last year.
Suspensions are on the decline since the zero tolerance policy was replaced with the safe schools and restorative justice program.
Assistant to the Director of Education Sean Monteith says instead of a "no questions asked" suspension; they give the guilty parties a chance to explain their actions.
Since 2003-2004, the number of suspensions handed out has dropped from nearly 2 thousand to just over 400 last year.
Boil Water Lifted
It's safe to drink the water again.
The Northwestern Health Unit has lifted the boil water advisory for Keewatin, Norman and Tunnel Island.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital will also be able to drink their water without boiling it first.
The ban was put in place over a week ago.
The Northwestern Health Unit has lifted the boil water advisory for Keewatin, Norman and Tunnel Island.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital will also be able to drink their water without boiling it first.
The ban was put in place over a week ago.
Vehicle Extrication Training
The Dryden Fire Service is hosting a regional training school this week.
Dryden Deputy Fire Chief Ken Kurz says the valuable course starts Thursday and concludes Sunday.
Fire and rescue personnel will learn more about new technology, rescue hazards and modern vehicles.
Dryden Deputy Fire Chief Ken Kurz says the valuable course starts Thursday and concludes Sunday.
Fire and rescue personnel will learn more about new technology, rescue hazards and modern vehicles.
Safe Community Kenora
Kenora is working towards preventing injuries.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community.
The National Safe Communities group scored Kenora 18 out of 20 on their safety check list.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community.
The National Safe Communities group scored Kenora 18 out of 20 on their safety check list.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
KPDSB Strat Plan 2009-2010
Student Achievement is one of the main goals for the Keewatin Patricia District School Board.
The board unveilled its 2009-2010 strategic action plan at its monthly meeting last night.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they'll be starting a homework help initiative program.
Hope adds they want to expand their life skills and special education programs.
The board wants to know what happens to special needs students once they leave high school.
The board unveilled its 2009-2010 strategic action plan at its monthly meeting last night.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they'll be starting a homework help initiative program.
Hope adds they want to expand their life skills and special education programs.
The board wants to know what happens to special needs students once they leave high school.
2010 Budget Kenora
The City of Kenora is starting to plan its 2010 budget.
Councillors gathered for their first budget meeting yesterday afternoon and discussed timelines and the overall budget process.
Councillor Rory McMillan says they want to involve the community in the process.
Draft versions of the capital budget are expected to be presented to council by the end of November.
The draft operating budget is expected in late January.
Councillors gathered for their first budget meeting yesterday afternoon and discussed timelines and the overall budget process.
Councillor Rory McMillan says they want to involve the community in the process.
Draft versions of the capital budget are expected to be presented to council by the end of November.
The draft operating budget is expected in late January.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Crimestoppers Program
Some changes have been made to the operation of the Crimestoppers program in northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota.
An executive director has been hired to work along side the OPP co-ordinator of the program.
Doug Anderson was hired a couple of weeks ago by the board of Crimestoppers and says he'll focus on forging new partnerships in the region.
Joel Stoliker is the new OPP co-ordinator of Crimestoppers replacing Garry Potter.
Bill Harrington of Dryden has been appointed vice-chair of the program.
An executive director has been hired to work along side the OPP co-ordinator of the program.
Doug Anderson was hired a couple of weeks ago by the board of Crimestoppers and says he'll focus on forging new partnerships in the region.
Joel Stoliker is the new OPP co-ordinator of Crimestoppers replacing Garry Potter.
Bill Harrington of Dryden has been appointed vice-chair of the program.
ATV and Hunting Safety
The Kenora Detachment of the OPP are reminding the public to be safe this hunting season.
Along with earing blaze orange, and respecting private property you should also know the rules of using an ATV.
Constable Dave Cain says ATV's are very popular during the fall hunting season and that they are not permitted on Highway 17.
Along with earing blaze orange, and respecting private property you should also know the rules of using an ATV.
Constable Dave Cain says ATV's are very popular during the fall hunting season and that they are not permitted on Highway 17.
OPP Award
An OPP officer from the Aboriginal Policing Bureau is being praised for his work in the community of Pikangikum.
Seargent Jeff Simpkins received an award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his Cops and Kids program.
The North of 50 COPS and KIDS provides first nation youth with an opportunity to have a positive interaction with pro-social members of their community.
The goal is to build capacity among the youth by having fun, learning healthy lifestyle choices, and establishing meaningful bonds with community members.
Seargent Jeff Simpkins received an award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his Cops and Kids program.
The North of 50 COPS and KIDS provides first nation youth with an opportunity to have a positive interaction with pro-social members of their community.
The goal is to build capacity among the youth by having fun, learning healthy lifestyle choices, and establishing meaningful bonds with community members.
Dryden Mining
A second round of drilling has begun on Treasury Metals Goliath Property near Dryden.
The diamond drilling program has been designed to concentrate on shallow targets in the
western and northeastern extensions of the Thunder Lake Gold Deposit.
The goal of the program is to add gold ounces to the properties current mineral resource.
The diamond drilling program has been designed to concentrate on shallow targets in the
western and northeastern extensions of the Thunder Lake Gold Deposit.
The goal of the program is to add gold ounces to the properties current mineral resource.
Impaired by drugs
Kenora OPP conducted RIDE checks over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Officers stopping vehicles on Darlington Drive noted a strong smell of lacquer when speaking with the driver of a vehicle.
The driver was exhibiting signs of impairment.
After conducting field sobriety tests the driver was charged with impaired driving.
32 year old Frederick Patton of Kenora will attend court on January 18th to answer the charge.
Officers stopping vehicles on Darlington Drive noted a strong smell of lacquer when speaking with the driver of a vehicle.
The driver was exhibiting signs of impairment.
After conducting field sobriety tests the driver was charged with impaired driving.
32 year old Frederick Patton of Kenora will attend court on January 18th to answer the charge.
Lock It or Lose It
The OPP are reminding the public to Lock it or lose it.
Over the long weekend officers were called to unlocked vehicles where property was stolen.
In four separate incidents cash, wallets and purses were stolen by suspects looking for an easy grab.
Police not that last week one local resident had two vehicles stolen.
One was in the garage while the other was parked outside.
Keys although not in the ignition were left in the vehicles.
The OPP are asking residents to use common sense and lock up their personal property.
Over the long weekend officers were called to unlocked vehicles where property was stolen.
In four separate incidents cash, wallets and purses were stolen by suspects looking for an easy grab.
Police not that last week one local resident had two vehicles stolen.
One was in the garage while the other was parked outside.
Keys although not in the ignition were left in the vehicles.
The OPP are asking residents to use common sense and lock up their personal property.
Mills Federal Program
Abitibi-Bowater is one of 24 mills to qualify for Canada's version of the United States black liquor program.
Under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, Abitibi-Bowater will qualify for more than 33-million dollars from the fund at both its Thunder Bay and Fort Frances mills.
While no details have yet been released how the company will use the money, the program requires qualifying mills to finance environmental upgrades.
In Dryden, the Domtar pulp operations are eligible for 47 million dollars under the Federal program.
Under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, Abitibi-Bowater will qualify for more than 33-million dollars from the fund at both its Thunder Bay and Fort Frances mills.
While no details have yet been released how the company will use the money, the program requires qualifying mills to finance environmental upgrades.
In Dryden, the Domtar pulp operations are eligible for 47 million dollars under the Federal program.
Golf Course
The Kenora Golf and Country Club was vandalized over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Sometime Friday night, someone drove a vehicle through the Golf course damaging the grounds.
Suspects also removed the flag from the #4 green.
Anyone with information on this incident can call the OPP or Crimestoppers.
Sometime Friday night, someone drove a vehicle through the Golf course damaging the grounds.
Suspects also removed the flag from the #4 green.
Anyone with information on this incident can call the OPP or Crimestoppers.
Safe Communities Kenora
Kenora is working towards preventing injuries.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has
started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community, scoring 18 out of 20 on their national report card.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has
started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community, scoring 18 out of 20 on their national report card.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
Pickle Lake Arrest
A 41-year-old Sandy Lake First Nation man has been charged in relation to a break and enter in Pickle Lake.
While on patrol early Friday morning, OPP found the front door to a local convenience store forced open.
Police investigated and found the accused inside the vacant store eating several items.
OPP arrested and charged Joseph Loon.
Loon will appear in court next month.
While on patrol early Friday morning, OPP found the front door to a local convenience store forced open.
Police investigated and found the accused inside the vacant store eating several items.
OPP arrested and charged Joseph Loon.
Loon will appear in court next month.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Operation Impact Today
Be patient when driving this Thanksgiving long weekend.
Police will be hitting the road in full force starting at noon today and will be on the lookout for unsafe, aggressive and impaired drivers.
Constable Dave Cain says they're launching "Operation Impact."
The initiative concludes Monday just before midnight.
Police will be hitting the road in full force starting at noon today and will be on the lookout for unsafe, aggressive and impaired drivers.
Constable Dave Cain says they're launching "Operation Impact."
The initiative concludes Monday just before midnight.
ORNGE Sioux Lookout
Ornge has deployed a new aircraft in Sioux Lookout.Ornge is the provider of air and land ambulance patient transfers in Ontario.
President Dr. Chris Mazza says the Pilatus aircraft will help them provide more efficient and effective service.
Mazza says the PC-12 will provide service for patients requiring advanced and critical care during transport.
President Dr. Chris Mazza says the Pilatus aircraft will help them provide more efficient and effective service.
Mazza says the PC-12 will provide service for patients requiring advanced and critical care during transport.
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