It was a long weekend for the Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles.
The Thistles played three games away from home.
On Friday, Kenora was edged 5-4 in overtime by the Southwest Cougars.
Saturday the Thistles rebounded with a 7-4 thumping of the Yellowhead Chiefs.
The midgets rounded out the weekend with a hard fought 3-2 loss to the Cougars.
Next game for the Thistles is Wednesday at Thistle Rink against the Winnipeg Wild.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Torch Relay Kenora
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is getting funding to help welcome the Olympic Torch to town early in the new year.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford announced just over 61 hundred dollars to host an event on January 4th.
The funding comes from the Ministry of Heritage.
The separate school board plans to hold its own multi-lingual opening ceremony, a multi-school
torch relay and have students participate in a number of sporting events during the day.
The Olympic Torch is scheduled to arrive in Kenora at 6:00 on January 4th.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford announced just over 61 hundred dollars to host an event on January 4th.
The funding comes from the Ministry of Heritage.
The separate school board plans to hold its own multi-lingual opening ceremony, a multi-school
torch relay and have students participate in a number of sporting events during the day.
The Olympic Torch is scheduled to arrive in Kenora at 6:00 on January 4th.
No New Flu Cases
For the first time in over two months, there were no new cases of the H1N1virus reported in northwestern Ontario.
The latest statistics from the Ministry of Health indicates there wasa big decline in swine flu outbreaks this past week.
So far this fall, there have been 73 cases of the H1N1 virus innorthwestern Ontario.
There will be just two more flu shot clinics this year in Kenora.
Local residents can make an appointment for December 23rd or 30th at the Health Unit office on Ocean Avenue.
The latest statistics from the Ministry of Health indicates there wasa big decline in swine flu outbreaks this past week.
So far this fall, there have been 73 cases of the H1N1 virus innorthwestern Ontario.
There will be just two more flu shot clinics this year in Kenora.
Local residents can make an appointment for December 23rd or 30th at the Health Unit office on Ocean Avenue.
Drug Warrant
Three people have been arrested in Fort Frances on drug charges following a bust by the Community Drug Action Team.
Initially, the OPP stopped a vehicle in Fort Frances and discovered some Oxycocet pills and marijuana.
Police subsequently conducted a search warrant on a home in the west end of the town and seized a number of drugs, including Oxycocet.
The street value of the drugs is extimated to be over a thousand dollars.
The OPP have not released the names of the accused, but they are due to appear in Fort Frances Court on January 25th.
Initially, the OPP stopped a vehicle in Fort Frances and discovered some Oxycocet pills and marijuana.
Police subsequently conducted a search warrant on a home in the west end of the town and seized a number of drugs, including Oxycocet.
The street value of the drugs is extimated to be over a thousand dollars.
The OPP have not released the names of the accused, but they are due to appear in Fort Frances Court on January 25th.
Police Services Board Meeting
The Kenora Police Services Board is looking into the final report delivered by the former Chief of the Municipal Police.
Several members of the board including Len Compton and Glenda McMillan want Dan Jorgenson to complete a report for his last day on the job.
Chair Colin Wasacase explains there is no report from July 16th to the 17th; the day the OPP took over command.
The board is considering speaking to their legal advisor about the matter.
Several members of the board including Len Compton and Glenda McMillan want Dan Jorgenson to complete a report for his last day on the job.
Chair Colin Wasacase explains there is no report from July 16th to the 17th; the day the OPP took over command.
The board is considering speaking to their legal advisor about the matter.
Drive Test Strike Over
DriveTest facilities should be open for exams the first week of January.
Staff who've been on strike since August have reached a tentativedeal with the company.
The company will also be hiring 100 people to deal with thebacklog that's expected to take several months to clear.
Staff who've been on strike since August have reached a tentativedeal with the company.
The company will also be hiring 100 people to deal with thebacklog that's expected to take several months to clear.
Economic Development Kenora
Kenora City Council has approved a new organizational structure for the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission.
Council met yesterday morning with members of the commission.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors and says under the structure, the city's economic development officer will now report directly to the commission.
In the past, the Economic Development Officer reported to the City Planner, but with the resignation of Jeff Port last month, the commission decided ona re-organization.
McEwan says the new organizational structure is now the way most Economic Development Commissions operate in the rest of canada.
Council met yesterday morning with members of the commission.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors and says under the structure, the city's economic development officer will now report directly to the commission.
In the past, the Economic Development Officer reported to the City Planner, but with the resignation of Jeff Port last month, the commission decided ona re-organization.
McEwan says the new organizational structure is now the way most Economic Development Commissions operate in the rest of canada.
Tourism Zones Changed
Ontario's Tourism Minister is defending the creation of 13 new tourism marketing regions.
Northwestern Ontario belongs in a huge district that runs all the way from the Manitoba border to Sault Ste. Marie.
Monique Smith says while there have been some nay-sayers, she believes themarketing regions will help build the tourist industry.
Smith says they will also be providing another 25 million dollars to the tourism regions over the next two years to help with the transition.
Northwestern Ontario belongs in a huge district that runs all the way from the Manitoba border to Sault Ste. Marie.
Monique Smith says while there have been some nay-sayers, she believes themarketing regions will help build the tourist industry.
Smith says they will also be providing another 25 million dollars to the tourism regions over the next two years to help with the transition.
Crimestoppers Year In Review
The Crimestoppers program in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota had another successful year.
Executive Director Doug Anderson says they saw an increase in tips over 2008's 1-thousand 700 hundred tips.
Anderson notes they've also revamped their Crimestoppers website to include blogging and other new features.
Executive Director Doug Anderson says they saw an increase in tips over 2008's 1-thousand 700 hundred tips.
Anderson notes they've also revamped their Crimestoppers website to include blogging and other new features.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Wendy Cuthbert Downtown Revitalization
Kenora City Council has almost finalized plans for phase two of the Downtown Revitalization project.
Council held a special meeting yesterday to go over the plans for the Harborfront area.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says council has agreed to spend a bit more money to fully cover the festival site north of the Thistle Pavillion witha tent structure.
The festival site tent will cost about 600 thousand dollars, while the tent to cover the stage area has been estimated at about 550 thousand dollars.
Council hopes to put the project out for tend sometime in February.
Council held a special meeting yesterday to go over the plans for the Harborfront area.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says council has agreed to spend a bit more money to fully cover the festival site north of the Thistle Pavillion witha tent structure.
The festival site tent will cost about 600 thousand dollars, while the tent to cover the stage area has been estimated at about 550 thousand dollars.
Council hopes to put the project out for tend sometime in February.
Fishing Regulations
The Ministry of Natural Resources has a number of changes in store for Northwestern Ontario Lakes.
Fishing regulations have changed for area lakes in Atikokan, Red Lake and Lake of the Woods.
The 2010 fishing guidelines are available online or a hard copy can be picked up at licence issuers starting December 31st.
Fishing regulations have changed for area lakes in Atikokan, Red Lake and Lake of the Woods.
The 2010 fishing guidelines are available online or a hard copy can be picked up at licence issuers starting December 31st.
Tory North Plan
A new plan to increase employment in northern Ontario has been revealed the province's Progressive Conservative party.
Leader Tim Hudak says the P-C Northern Ontario Jobs plan differs greatly from that being touted in the Growth plan for northern Ontario.
Hudak says the McGuinty government has become so distracted by scandal that its failed to present a credible plan for the north.
Leader Tim Hudak says the P-C Northern Ontario Jobs plan differs greatly from that being touted in the Growth plan for northern Ontario.
Hudak says the McGuinty government has become so distracted by scandal that its failed to present a credible plan for the north.
Sioux Lookout Charges
The holiday season has been a hectic one so far for OPP in Sioux Lookout.
Police have been inudated with calls invloving intoxicated individuals.
OPP say from Wednesday afternoon to early this morning, 10-arrests were made.
Police add a 22-year-old Wunnimum Lake man has been charged with possession of marijuana and breach of probation.
Police have been inudated with calls invloving intoxicated individuals.
OPP say from Wednesday afternoon to early this morning, 10-arrests were made.
Police add a 22-year-old Wunnimum Lake man has been charged with possession of marijuana and breach of probation.
WSIB Northwestern Ontario Member
A resident of northwestern Ontario has been named to the WorkplaceSafety and Insurance Board.
Estelle Caines is currently the Director of Access Services for the Lake ofthe Woods Child Development Center.
Caines is a Dryden resident has a degree in psychology and conflict resolution and is affiliated with Integrated Services Northwest.
She was appointed Thursday by chair of the WSIB, Steve Mahoney.
Estelle Caines is currently the Director of Access Services for the Lake ofthe Woods Child Development Center.
Caines is a Dryden resident has a degree in psychology and conflict resolution and is affiliated with Integrated Services Northwest.
She was appointed Thursday by chair of the WSIB, Steve Mahoney.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Local Court Sports
Dryden High School's court sport teams visited Kenora yesterday.
The Eagles Senior Girls defeated the Broncos in straight sets; 25-13, 25-6, 25-15; while the Junior Eagles also won in 3-sets.
On the Basketball Court, the Beaver Brae Bronco's Senior Boys Basketball team beat Dryden, 51-27.
The junior boys followed suite with a 39-33 victory lead by Jordan Spencer, Albany Bryton, and Marcel Moisonier.
The Eagles Senior Girls defeated the Broncos in straight sets; 25-13, 25-6, 25-15; while the Junior Eagles also won in 3-sets.
On the Basketball Court, the Beaver Brae Bronco's Senior Boys Basketball team beat Dryden, 51-27.
The junior boys followed suite with a 39-33 victory lead by Jordan Spencer, Albany Bryton, and Marcel Moisonier.
Winter Driving
The OPP are reminding the public to use common sense when driving on area roadways during the cold winter months.
People need to modify their driving habits to ensure you have additional time to arrive at your destination in case road and weather conditions make it hard to travel.
Kenora Constable Dave Cain says you should ensure your gas tank is full, take time to clear your windows and lights, and carry warm clothing and boots in case of an emergency.
Cain adds the most important investment in your safety is good working tires.
People need to modify their driving habits to ensure you have additional time to arrive at your destination in case road and weather conditions make it hard to travel.
Kenora Constable Dave Cain says you should ensure your gas tank is full, take time to clear your windows and lights, and carry warm clothing and boots in case of an emergency.
Cain adds the most important investment in your safety is good working tires.
Treasury Metals
Treasury Metals continues to expands its land position at its Goliath Gold Project near Dryden.
The company has acquired more land near its existing gold project.
The property adds 800 metres of potential mineralization to the Thunder Lake Gold Deposit.
Treasury Metals is currently completing a 4 thousand 500 metre drilling program and is testing the gold potential on the west end of the property.
The company has acquired more land near its existing gold project.
The property adds 800 metres of potential mineralization to the Thunder Lake Gold Deposit.
Treasury Metals is currently completing a 4 thousand 500 metre drilling program and is testing the gold potential on the west end of the property.
Kenora Lawyer
A big honor for a local lawyer.
John Fregeau has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Thunder Bay.
Fregeau is a partner in the local law firm of Shewchuck, MacDonnell, Ormiston, Richardt and Fregeau.
He was named to the position on November 27th and replaces Justice Terry Platana.
Fregeau was called to the bar in 1988 and has worked in town for the past 21 years.
John Fregeau has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Thunder Bay.
Fregeau is a partner in the local law firm of Shewchuck, MacDonnell, Ormiston, Richardt and Fregeau.
He was named to the position on November 27th and replaces Justice Terry Platana.
Fregeau was called to the bar in 1988 and has worked in town for the past 21 years.
Recreation Report
A public meeting will be held Thursday night to deal with a draft reporton the city's recreational facilities.
Jack Harper presented his findings to city council earlier this week.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem says they want some public input onthe report before it goes back to city council for approval.
Van Wallenghem says the report makes recommendations dealing withthe city's arenas, tennis courts, ball diamonds and community clubs.
The public meeting will take place at the Rec. Center starting at 6:30.
Jack Harper presented his findings to city council earlier this week.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem says they want some public input onthe report before it goes back to city council for approval.
Van Wallenghem says the report makes recommendations dealing withthe city's arenas, tennis courts, ball diamonds and community clubs.
The public meeting will take place at the Rec. Center starting at 6:30.
Crimestoppers Award Kenora
Crimestoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota is being honored.
The organization won four international awards at the recent International Conference and Awards in Australia.
Executive Director Doug Anderson says Mix FM was awarded the best radio special report.
Anderson says 2009 has been a productive year for the local Crimestoppers and the awards help to show their successes.
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