It was a successful trip to Thunder Bay for the Beaver Brae Broncos Senior Boys volleyball team.
When the dust settled the Broncos walked away with their fifth NWOSSAA Volleyball title since 2000.
The Broncos won both matches against the Westgate Tigers by identical 3 sets to zero scores.
With the win, the Broncos now move on to the OFSAA Provincial Championships being played in Sarnia Nov. 27-28.
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A tough weekend away from home for the Kenora Triple "A" Thistles.
On Saturday Kenora was doubled up 4-2 by the Southwest Cougars.
On Sunday the Thistles were edged 3-1 by the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Council Thank You
And seldom is heard an encouraging word.
That's the usual mantra at Kenora City Council meetings.
This week, things were a little different.
Gord Day-Janz of the Kenora Ministerial Associationsays he wanted to give council a show of gratitude fortheir work.
A small group of people also presented council memberswith a bag of treats as a gift of appreciation.
That's the usual mantra at Kenora City Council meetings.
This week, things were a little different.
Gord Day-Janz of the Kenora Ministerial Associationsays he wanted to give council a show of gratitude fortheir work.
A small group of people also presented council memberswith a bag of treats as a gift of appreciation.
Triple Play Funding
The Triple Play organization expects to have a budget of about 80 thousand dollars this year.
About half of the budget will go toward administration, and the rest to program costs.
Tanya Watts is the program co-ordinator and says the need forfunding from Triple Play
continues to grow.
Watts says in response to increase demand for their program, they have updated their policies to help as many kids as possible and also assist those most in need.
About half of the budget will go toward administration, and the rest to program costs.
Tanya Watts is the program co-ordinator and says the need forfunding from Triple Play
continues to grow.
Watts says in response to increase demand for their program, they have updated their policies to help as many kids as possible and also assist those most in need.
Underserviced Area Program
The provincial government is looking at making changes to itsUnderserviced Area Program, which helps rural northern communities recruit doctors and other health care professionals.
The Municipality of Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls has drafted are solution in support of the new program.
It says the government seems to recognize the difficulty smaller communities in the north have in competing for physicians.
Councillor Rory McMillan suggests the revised program will also help Kenora in its efforts to recruitand retain doctors.
The Municipality of Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls has drafted are solution in support of the new program.
It says the government seems to recognize the difficulty smaller communities in the north have in competing for physicians.
Councillor Rory McMillan suggests the revised program will also help Kenora in its efforts to recruitand retain doctors.
H1N1 Clinics
The Ministry of Health says there were 20 new cases of the H1N1 flu virus this past weekin northwestern Ontario.
Since the second wave of the virus began back in October, there have been 62 cases confirmed in this region.
Overall, the province says the number of cases of swine flu were actually down this past week.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it will be offering H1N1 flu shots Monday, Tuesdayand Wednesday by appointment.
There will also be a walk-in clinic on Thursday at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Since the second wave of the virus began back in October, there have been 62 cases confirmed in this region.
Overall, the province says the number of cases of swine flu were actually down this past week.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it will be offering H1N1 flu shots Monday, Tuesdayand Wednesday by appointment.
There will also be a walk-in clinic on Thursday at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Hampton Child Services
Ontario's Children Aid Societies are running out of money.
A Northeastern Ontario society recently announced plans to layoff 120-staff unless it receives operating funds by December 16th.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton says children's aid socieities in this region are also facing tough financial challenges.
Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services confirms that it has laid off six employees recently butit has more to do with the number of kids it has in its care homes, rather than budgetary issues.
A Northeastern Ontario society recently announced plans to layoff 120-staff unless it receives operating funds by December 16th.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton says children's aid socieities in this region are also facing tough financial challenges.
Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services confirms that it has laid off six employees recently butit has more to do with the number of kids it has in its care homes, rather than budgetary issues.
More Charges OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police say they have laid an additional four charges against a retired OPP officer who used to work in theMinaki and Whitedog Detachments.
Robert George Lewis was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of gross indecency and two charges of indecent assault.
The charges relate to incidents that took place between 1976 and 1978 when Lewis was was an officer in the Kenora area.
Lewis now lives in Fenelon Falls, and the OPP have charged him in connection toa number of historical sexual assault incidents while he worked indetachments across the province.
Robert George Lewis was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of gross indecency and two charges of indecent assault.
The charges relate to incidents that took place between 1976 and 1978 when Lewis was was an officer in the Kenora area.
Lewis now lives in Fenelon Falls, and the OPP have charged him in connection toa number of historical sexual assault incidents while he worked indetachments across the province.
Dangerous Driver
A 27 year old Kenora man has been charged after the OPP were called about a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner on the Reddit Road.
Police were called out around 10:45 last night and tried to pull over the vehicle as it approached Highway 17-A.
The OPP say the driver was posing a danger to other vehicles on the road and forced the car off the highway and into a ditch.
The driver was removed from the vehicle and arrested.
Vernon Kent has been charged with impaired dirving, and dangerous driving and other Highway Traffic Offenses.
Police were called out around 10:45 last night and tried to pull over the vehicle as it approached Highway 17-A.
The OPP say the driver was posing a danger to other vehicles on the road and forced the car off the highway and into a ditch.
The driver was removed from the vehicle and arrested.
Vernon Kent has been charged with impaired dirving, and dangerous driving and other Highway Traffic Offenses.
Keewaywin Drug Abuse
A chief in a northern Ontario First Nation is asking for help indealing with a rampant drug problem on the reserve.
Chief Joe Meekis of the Keewaywin First Nation says almost halfthe adults in the community of 400 near the Manitoba border are abusing prescription narcotics such as OxyContin and Percocet.
Meekis says children are going hungry because their parents are spending grocery money on pills.
Meekis has asked social services agencies and other First Nations to help the community cope.
Chief Joe Meekis of the Keewaywin First Nation says almost halfthe adults in the community of 400 near the Manitoba border are abusing prescription narcotics such as OxyContin and Percocet.
Meekis says children are going hungry because their parents are spending grocery money on pills.
Meekis has asked social services agencies and other First Nations to help the community cope.
Truck Driver Charged
A truck driver from Burlington, Ontario faces several charges following a single vehicle accident in the Fort Frances area.
The OPP say a tractor trailor unit sustained extensive damage after the driver failed to stop at the intersection of Highway 502 and Highway 11 Thursday.
The trailor was carrying a load of wood chips which shifted during the collision.
Police say the driver wasn't familiar with the road and drove through a stop sign and ended up on a ditch on the south-side of Highway 11.
He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in Fort Francesfor treatment.
The Watten Volunteer Fire Department was called out to the scene to help contain the spill of diesel from the ruptured fuel tanks.
A 53 year old man has been charged with failing to stop for a stop sign and failing to maintain a daily log.
The OPP say a tractor trailor unit sustained extensive damage after the driver failed to stop at the intersection of Highway 502 and Highway 11 Thursday.
The trailor was carrying a load of wood chips which shifted during the collision.
Police say the driver wasn't familiar with the road and drove through a stop sign and ended up on a ditch on the south-side of Highway 11.
He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in Fort Francesfor treatment.
The Watten Volunteer Fire Department was called out to the scene to help contain the spill of diesel from the ruptured fuel tanks.
A 53 year old man has been charged with failing to stop for a stop sign and failing to maintain a daily log.
C.P. Holiday Train
A major fundraiser for local foodbanks will be starting up next week.
The C.P. Holiday Train will begin its long journey across Canadaon November 26th.
Mike LoVeccio is a spokesperson for C.P. and says the trainhas been helping to fill local foodbanks for the past 10 years.
The Holiday Train will be rolling into Kenora, Dryden andIgnace on December 5th.
The alternative Canadian rock band, the Odds will be providingthe entertainment this year.
The C.P. Holiday Train will begin its long journey across Canadaon November 26th.
Mike LoVeccio is a spokesperson for C.P. and says the trainhas been helping to fill local foodbanks for the past 10 years.
The Holiday Train will be rolling into Kenora, Dryden andIgnace on December 5th.
The alternative Canadian rock band, the Odds will be providingthe entertainment this year.
Ontario Drug Survey
Northern Ontario high school students hit the bottle and use cannabis more than their provincial counterparts.
112 students took part in the most recent Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.
Dr. Robert Mann says the stats for the Northern Region were slightly higher than the provincial average.
The survey was administered to students in Grade 7 to 12.
112 students took part in the most recent Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.
Dr. Robert Mann says the stats for the Northern Region were slightly higher than the provincial average.
The survey was administered to students in Grade 7 to 12.
Heating City Hall
The City of Kenora is going to have to cough up almost 17 thousand dollars for a new heating system in city hall.
The city is planning to replace the Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning system in the aging building.
Councillor Dave McCann says because its an old building when repairs are needed, they tend to be expensive.
The city is planning to replace the Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning system in the aging building.
Councillor Dave McCann says because its an old building when repairs are needed, they tend to be expensive.
Ignatieff visits Kenora
The federal leader of the Liberal Party says he has real concerns about how the Harper Government is running the country.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last week to meet with party faithful.
He expressed concern about the nations ballooning deficit.
Ignatieff says when his party supported the budget last year,the deficit was projected to be 32 billion dollars.
Now he says the government is looking at a 56 billion dollar shortfall.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last week to meet with party faithful.
He expressed concern about the nations ballooning deficit.
Ignatieff says when his party supported the budget last year,the deficit was projected to be 32 billion dollars.
Now he says the government is looking at a 56 billion dollar shortfall.
Friday, November 20, 2009
New Police Chief
Robin Jones is the new face of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service.
Jones has been appointed Chief by the Police Services Board, replacing John Domm.
She as worked in several portfolios and was the Provincial Negotiator for First Nations Police Services throughout Ontario 2-years ago.
Jones will oversee a staff of 175-uniform and civilian officers in 35-Police Detachments.
Jones has been appointed Chief by the Police Services Board, replacing John Domm.
She as worked in several portfolios and was the Provincial Negotiator for First Nations Police Services throughout Ontario 2-years ago.
Jones will oversee a staff of 175-uniform and civilian officers in 35-Police Detachments.
Children's Aid Societies
Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services is denying reports that lay-offs are imminent.
There were reports this morning that the Children's Aid Society may have to lay off as many as 16 staff members due to a financial shortfall.
Executive Director, Bill Leonard says they did have some financial concerns but those have since been ironed out and its businessas usual for his agency.
A number of children's aid groups in the province have been reportingsizable deficits in recent months and have had to lay-off staff to cope with the funding shortfalls.
There were reports this morning that the Children's Aid Society may have to lay off as many as 16 staff members due to a financial shortfall.
Executive Director, Bill Leonard says they did have some financial concerns but those have since been ironed out and its businessas usual for his agency.
A number of children's aid groups in the province have been reportingsizable deficits in recent months and have had to lay-off staff to cope with the funding shortfalls.
Ignatieff in Kenora
The Leader of Canada's official opposition isn't hinting if and when he might withdraw his support for the Harper Government.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last night for a town hall style meeting.
He says its clear that Canadians weren't in the mood for a fall election, but isn't sure how long he will be willing to prop up the Conservative government.
Ignatieff says the key to getting northwestern Ontario out of its economic slump is more research and development in the forestry sector, to develop new products that can be marketed around the world.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last night for a town hall style meeting.
He says its clear that Canadians weren't in the mood for a fall election, but isn't sure how long he will be willing to prop up the Conservative government.
Ignatieff says the key to getting northwestern Ontario out of its economic slump is more research and development in the forestry sector, to develop new products that can be marketed around the world.
Port Resigns
The City of Kenora is losing another one of its senior staff members.
Jeff Port, the municipal planner has submitted his resignation.
His last day on the job will be November 27th.
His resignation comes less than two weeks after the City's Chief Administrative Officer Bill
Presentanz announced heis going to be retiring next year.
Port could not be reached for comment.
Jeff Port, the municipal planner has submitted his resignation.
His last day on the job will be November 27th.
His resignation comes less than two weeks after the City's Chief Administrative Officer Bill
Presentanz announced heis going to be retiring next year.
Port could not be reached for comment.
New School Dryden
Construction work on a new elementary school in Dryden could begin in the spring if the Ministry of Education gives its blessing to the project.
Earlier this year, the board tendered the project, but it came in way over budget.
Superintentant of Business, Dean Carrie says they have been working with the contractor that provided the lowest bid to try and reduce costs.
Carrie says the new school would cost about 13 million dollars to build.
The board is expected to find out next month if they can go ahead with the project.
Earlier this year, the board tendered the project, but it came in way over budget.
Superintentant of Business, Dean Carrie says they have been working with the contractor that provided the lowest bid to try and reduce costs.
Carrie says the new school would cost about 13 million dollars to build.
The board is expected to find out next month if they can go ahead with the project.
Food Bank Use High
Kenora's Salvation Army has seen an increase in monthly users of its food bank.
Captain Debby Goss says they've gone from 50 people using the food bank in a month to around 80.
Goss adds they've also seen a decrease in food donations.
Goss notes they are in need of canned fruit, vegetables and alphagetti and anyone who wishes to donate can drop off their goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Captain Debby Goss says they've gone from 50 people using the food bank in a month to around 80.
Goss adds they've also seen a decrease in food donations.
Goss notes they are in need of canned fruit, vegetables and alphagetti and anyone who wishes to donate can drop off their goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
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