It was a familiar script for court teams Thursday afternoon.
Beaver Brae's Senior Boys Volleyball team cruised to a straight setswin over Fort Frances during Pep Rally Day at the Beaver Brae Gym.
The rest of the Bronco teams didn't fare as well.
The Beaver Brae junior boys volleyball squad lost three sets to noneto the Muskies, while the Bronco junior girls basketball team dropped a 20-14 decision to Fort.
In Senior Girls basketball action, Beaver Brae tied the game late, butthe Muskies managed to rally for a 28-25 victory.
The regular season will wrap up next Tuesday when the Broncos hostthe Dryden Eagles.
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Beaver Brae and Thomas Aquinas Boys hockey team will get their firstreal tests this weekend.
The 24th Annual Dryden High School Tournament begins this morning.
The Saints are in action at 11:00 against Glenborough/Carberry fromManitoba.
The Broncos play right after taking on Fort Frances at 12:30.
The tournament will wrap up with the finals Saturday afternoon.
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The Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints court sports teams travelled to Ignace yesterday.
Senior Boys Volleyball team won in 3-straight and are still undefeated.
Junior Boys Volleyball also won 3-straight.
Senior girls Basketball, T.A. won 56-18.
In Junior Girls Basketball, T.A. won 51-29.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Gravelle on Busing
The provincial government says its continuing to work to find a solution to Greyhound's ultimatum to pull out of northwestern Ontario.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the NorthernGrowth Plan talks about improving transportation corridors in the region,and that could include bussing.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton took the government to task yesterdayfor the slow pace of talks with Greyhound in saving service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound is planning to cease service as of December 2nd.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the NorthernGrowth Plan talks about improving transportation corridors in the region,and that could include bussing.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton took the government to task yesterdayfor the slow pace of talks with Greyhound in saving service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound is planning to cease service as of December 2nd.
Festival of Trees
Over 25 trees will be up for auction at the 6th annual festival of trees fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Daylight Savings Time
Don't forget to change your clocks back on Sunday. Daylight savings ends on November 1st.
The City of Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.
Firehall Spokesperson Fred Ralko says it takes just a couple of minutes and it could save your life.
Failing to meet smoke alarm requirements can result in fines from 235 dollars to 50-thousand.
The City of Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.
Firehall Spokesperson Fred Ralko says it takes just a couple of minutes and it could save your life.
Failing to meet smoke alarm requirements can result in fines from 235 dollars to 50-thousand.
Gate Night and Halloween
Ghosts and goblins will be out this weekend, but local policewill be keeping an eye out for other mischief makers.
Tonight is Gate Night in the city, traditionally an eveningof lots of minor incidents of vandalism.
Constable Dave Cain of the OPP says they will have extrapatrols out tonight and tomorrow night to reduce mischief complaints.
Cain says in recent years they've noticed a decrease in theamount of mischief on Gate Night, thanks in part to an increasedpolice presence and the work of Citizans on Patrol.
Tonight is Gate Night in the city, traditionally an eveningof lots of minor incidents of vandalism.
Constable Dave Cain of the OPP says they will have extrapatrols out tonight and tomorrow night to reduce mischief complaints.
Cain says in recent years they've noticed a decrease in theamount of mischief on Gate Night, thanks in part to an increasedpolice presence and the work of Citizans on Patrol.
OFIA on Northern Growth Plan`
The Ontario Forest Industries Association isn't a big fan of theNorthern Growth Plan released last week by the province.
The group says the government has basically ignored the loss of forestryjobs in the region.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Minesand admits he still has a selling job to do on the growth plan.
Gravelle says for the most part, response to the Northern GrowthPlan has been positive.
The group says the government has basically ignored the loss of forestryjobs in the region.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Minesand admits he still has a selling job to do on the growth plan.
Gravelle says for the most part, response to the Northern GrowthPlan has been positive.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Festival of Trees
Over 25 trees will be up for auction at the 6th annual festival of trees fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Sign By Law Public Meeting
About a dozen people turned out to a public meeting about the City of Kenora's proposed new sign by-law.
A number of changes are planned, including banning the use of neon, or L.E.D. signage in the Harbortown area.
City Planner Jeff Port says another class of sign would also not be permitted.
Port does say that any signs that currently have a permit would continue to be allowed under the
new sign by-law.
The new sign by-law is expected to go before council in the next couple of months.
A number of changes are planned, including banning the use of neon, or L.E.D. signage in the Harbortown area.
City Planner Jeff Port says another class of sign would also not be permitted.
Port does say that any signs that currently have a permit would continue to be allowed under the
new sign by-law.
The new sign by-law is expected to go before council in the next couple of months.
St. Thomas Aquinas Court Sports
St. Thomas Aquinas Court Sport Teams faired well yesterday on the road.
In Junior Boys Volleyball, T.A. defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors 5 sets to none.
The junior girls basketball clinched first place with a 61-45 victory over an undermanned Sioux Lookout team.
Meanwhile, the senior girls basketball team lost to the Warriors by a score of 34-30.
In Junior Boys Volleyball, T.A. defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors 5 sets to none.
The junior girls basketball clinched first place with a 61-45 victory over an undermanned Sioux Lookout team.
Meanwhile, the senior girls basketball team lost to the Warriors by a score of 34-30.
Crimestoppers Update
The new executive director of Northwestern Ontario and Minnesota Crimestopper is looking to raise the profile of the organization in the Rainy River district.
Doug Anderson was in the area yesterday to meet with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says residents in Fort Frances have played an important role in reducing crime.
Anderson says the program is also strong in Minnesota where it expanded more than twenty years.
Doug Anderson was in the area yesterday to meet with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says residents in Fort Frances have played an important role in reducing crime.
Anderson says the program is also strong in Minnesota where it expanded more than twenty years.
OPG Hunters
Ontario Power Generation says it will proceed with trespass charges if hunters are found on its property.
The warning comes following recent indicents at hydro facilities in the Terrace Bay area where
O-P-G says hunters ignored barriers and signs and entered lands near its dams.
O-P-G says water levels near hydro facilities can change dramatically, which puts the hunters at risk.
It says its also concerned about the safety of employees who may be workign at the stations and don't expect hunters to be in the area.
The warning comes following recent indicents at hydro facilities in the Terrace Bay area where
O-P-G says hunters ignored barriers and signs and entered lands near its dams.
O-P-G says water levels near hydro facilities can change dramatically, which puts the hunters at risk.
It says its also concerned about the safety of employees who may be workign at the stations and don't expect hunters to be in the area.
Rickford defends money for riding
Kenora M-P Greg Rickford says a Liberal report putting his riding at the top of infrastructure stimulus funding is misleading.
The Liberals claim spending of the federal stimulus program heavily favoured Tory ridings with Rickford's riding near the top.
But Rickford says if you compare the dollars, opposition ridings claimed a bigger share.
Rickford says the 65 projects approved in his riding is a reflection of the number of towns and first nation communities he represents that benefited.
The Liberals claim spending of the federal stimulus program heavily favoured Tory ridings with Rickford's riding near the top.
But Rickford says if you compare the dollars, opposition ridings claimed a bigger share.
Rickford says the 65 projects approved in his riding is a reflection of the number of towns and first nation communities he represents that benefited.
Greyhound Routes in Manitoba SAFE
It looks like Greyhound will continue to operate in Manitoba, at least for the short-term.
The bus company has announced it is working on an agreement with the Manitoba government to keep buses rolling.
Greyhound had threatened to stop operating in Manitoba by next week, and cut service in northwestern Ontario by December, unless it received $15 million a year in subsidies.
The company says it has met with provincial officials and isworking on a deal.
Manitoba Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux says he wants to see bus service continue, but warns some future route reductions are probable.
The bus company has announced it is working on an agreement with the Manitoba government to keep buses rolling.
Greyhound had threatened to stop operating in Manitoba by next week, and cut service in northwestern Ontario by December, unless it received $15 million a year in subsidies.
The company says it has met with provincial officials and isworking on a deal.
Manitoba Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux says he wants to see bus service continue, but warns some future route reductions are probable.
NWHU Flu Information
There are no immediate plans by the Northwestern Health Unit to have children in the district to receive the H-1-N-1 vaccine in local schools.
The death of two teenagers in southern Ontario from the flu has forced health officials to consider allowing children aged 5 to 18 to be among the first to receive the H-1-N-1 flu shot.
Medical officer of health Dr. James Arthurs says if there's a spike in the number of young people locally contracting the flu, it will offer shots different.
Currently, the health unit is encouraging those under the age of 5 and people under 65 with chronic health conditions to be among the first to get the shot.
The death of two teenagers in southern Ontario from the flu has forced health officials to consider allowing children aged 5 to 18 to be among the first to receive the H-1-N-1 flu shot.
Medical officer of health Dr. James Arthurs says if there's a spike in the number of young people locally contracting the flu, it will offer shots different.
Currently, the health unit is encouraging those under the age of 5 and people under 65 with chronic health conditions to be among the first to get the shot.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Don't forget to wash your hands
As the local health unit prepares to administer this season's flu shots, the agency that promotes health protection in Ontario says hand-washing is still the best method in preventing the sread of the flu.
Doctor Michael Gardam of the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion says while no specific studies it will reduces the transmission of flu, handwashing is effective.
Gardam says the use of hand-sanitizers is also an effective tool especially for health care workers.
Doctor Michael Gardam of the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion says while no specific studies it will reduces the transmission of flu, handwashing is effective.
Gardam says the use of hand-sanitizers is also an effective tool especially for health care workers.
Regional Hospitals
The number of people visiting Hospital emergency rooms continues to rise, prompting officials to take precautions.Staff in Dryden and Sioux Lookout are asking the public to not visit.
There are some exceptions and in that case visitors will be screened and will be required to wear masks.
In Sioux Lookout, if you do have to go to the Hospital, access will be limited to one entrance at each site.
Staff movement between Hospitals is now restricted and all staff and physicians must be immunized with the H1N1 vaccine.
Officials say they have 1-confirmed case of the H1N1 virus to date.Dryden officials are reported no confirmed cases and note staff and volunteers will get their H1N1 shot starting tomorrow.
There are some exceptions and in that case visitors will be screened and will be required to wear masks.
In Sioux Lookout, if you do have to go to the Hospital, access will be limited to one entrance at each site.
Staff movement between Hospitals is now restricted and all staff and physicians must be immunized with the H1N1 vaccine.
Officials say they have 1-confirmed case of the H1N1 virus to date.Dryden officials are reported no confirmed cases and note staff and volunteers will get their H1N1 shot starting tomorrow.
Abitibi Accident Fort Frances
Authorities now say two people were involved in an incident at the AbitibiBowater mill in Fort Frances Sunday that left a 15-year-old girl with serious injuries, including burns to her body.
Ministry of Labour says the two scaled a fence late Sunday evening and one made contact with a source of electricity.
When emergency personnel arrived on scene, the 15-year-old was found in a fenced off area near a power transformer.
The Electrical Safety Authority is also assisting O-P-P in the investigation.
Ministry of Labour says the two scaled a fence late Sunday evening and one made contact with a source of electricity.
When emergency personnel arrived on scene, the 15-year-old was found in a fenced off area near a power transformer.
The Electrical Safety Authority is also assisting O-P-P in the investigation.
NWHU Flu Hotline
The Northwestern Health Unit has set up a hotline to deal with inquiries about the latest flue shot clinics.
The H1N1 clinics began this morning and will run until 4:00 this afternoon at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Another clinic will take place at the Norman Community Club on Friday.
The hotline will operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Its a toll-free call at 1-866-468-2240.
The H1N1 clinics began this morning and will run until 4:00 this afternoon at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Another clinic will take place at the Norman Community Club on Friday.
The hotline will operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Its a toll-free call at 1-866-468-2240.
Tim Horton's Camp
The Manitoba government has cancelled a plan to build a Tim Hortons kids camp on a lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Manitoba Conservation and the Tim Horton Children's Foundation unveiled a plan earlier this year to build a $10-million camp for up to 260 kids on Meditation Lake just west of the Ontario/Manitoba border.
However, the province announced last week the camp will not be built there because there some water-quality concerns related to high levels of blue-green algae.
The decision was also partly due to some backlash at public meetings.
The Tim Horton Children's Foundation runs five camps in Canada and a sixth in Kentucky, all for
kids from underprivileged backgrounds.
Manitoba Conservation and the Tim Horton Children's Foundation unveiled a plan earlier this year to build a $10-million camp for up to 260 kids on Meditation Lake just west of the Ontario/Manitoba border.
However, the province announced last week the camp will not be built there because there some water-quality concerns related to high levels of blue-green algae.
The decision was also partly due to some backlash at public meetings.
The Tim Horton Children's Foundation runs five camps in Canada and a sixth in Kentucky, all for
kids from underprivileged backgrounds.
Halloween Decorating Safety Tips
The Kenora Fire Department wants to see Jack O'Lanterns lit up by battery operated candles or flash lights.
Fire and Emergency Services is reminding the public to be fire safe when decorating for Halloween.
Spokesperson Fred Ralko says lighting the Jack O'Lantern is a tradition that can be dangerous.
Ralko notes kids costumes should be covered in reflective tape and use a flash light when travelling on the dark streets.
Fire and Emergency Services is reminding the public to be fire safe when decorating for Halloween.
Spokesperson Fred Ralko says lighting the Jack O'Lantern is a tradition that can be dangerous.
Ralko notes kids costumes should be covered in reflective tape and use a flash light when travelling on the dark streets.
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