Three people are in custody after a vehicle plowed through thefront of a Beer Store in Thunder Bay -- and five to 10 cases of beerwere stolen.
Police say a Jeep was driven through the front window and theylater found the vehicle at a house.
Police say the three - between 18 and 20 years old - were takeninto custody without incident.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Cameron Lake Gold Sold
Nuinsco Resources is selling its Cameron Lake gold project and a gold mill to Coventry
Resources.
The deal is valued at 12 million dollars in Canadian funds.
The property is located southeast of Kenora, near Sioux Narrows and was developed in the mid-1980s by Echo Bay Mines.
Resources.
The deal is valued at 12 million dollars in Canadian funds.
The property is located southeast of Kenora, near Sioux Narrows and was developed in the mid-1980s by Echo Bay Mines.
Rickford on 2009
The MP for the Kenora Riding is reflecting back on 2009.In a year end interview, Conservative
Greg Rickford points out that his Government took huge strides in dealing with tough economic conditions in Northwestern Ontario.
Rickford believes we are now in the recovery phase of the recession.
Greg Rickford points out that his Government took huge strides in dealing with tough economic conditions in Northwestern Ontario.
Rickford believes we are now in the recovery phase of the recession.
Mining Act Consultation
The provincial Mining Act is going through one more set of consultations.
The legislation was passed earlier this fall, but now the government wantsto get feedback on the actual regulations contained in the act.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says there area number of issues they want feedback on.
The consultation period will take place starting in January and run until June.
Gravelle says you can comment on the Environmental Bill of Rights website, or contact the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to deliver your feedback.
The legislation was passed earlier this fall, but now the government wantsto get feedback on the actual regulations contained in the act.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says there area number of issues they want feedback on.
The consultation period will take place starting in January and run until June.
Gravelle says you can comment on the Environmental Bill of Rights website, or contact the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to deliver your feedback.
New Marina
The City of Kenora will soon have a new marina.
Changes in Latitude will be completing the final touches on its marina on highway 17 west this spring.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says they look forward to seeing the 38 boat slips and parking spaces.
Resurfacing the parking lot and painting parking space lines will be conducted in the spring.
Changes in Latitude will be completing the final touches on its marina on highway 17 west this spring.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says they look forward to seeing the 38 boat slips and parking spaces.
Resurfacing the parking lot and painting parking space lines will be conducted in the spring.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Shoplifter Assault Dryden
A 22-year-old Dryden man is in custody following a reported assault on Tuesday.
Police say a security officer was trying to arrest a shoplifter at a local grocery store when he was assaulted by the suspect.
Issac Smith faces counts of theft under 5-thousand dollars, breaching an undertaking and assault with intent to resist arrest.
Police say a security officer was trying to arrest a shoplifter at a local grocery store when he was assaulted by the suspect.
Issac Smith faces counts of theft under 5-thousand dollars, breaching an undertaking and assault with intent to resist arrest.
OPP Ride Check Northwestern Ontario
O-P-P continue their watch for drunk drivers this holiday season.
More than 18-thousand vehicles have been stopped in RIDE spot-checks across northwestern Ontario since the Festive Campaign began in late November.
In the Rainy River district, over 44-hundred vehicles have been stopped with just one impaired driving charge laid.
Two other motorists had their licenses suspended for recording a blood alcohol level of between point-0-5 and point 0-8
More than 18-thousand vehicles have been stopped in RIDE spot-checks across northwestern Ontario since the Festive Campaign began in late November.
In the Rainy River district, over 44-hundred vehicles have been stopped with just one impaired driving charge laid.
Two other motorists had their licenses suspended for recording a blood alcohol level of between point-0-5 and point 0-8
Pinecrest Home for Aged Fund
A new endowment fund has been set up for the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
The Pinecrest District Home for the Aged has established a 50 thousand dollar fund.
Income from the fund will be used by the long term care facility to operate its programs.
Anyone can contribute to the endowment fund and donations will be accepted either through the foundation or Pinecrest.
In the past five years, the Community Foundation has presented over 547 thousand dollars in grants to various community groups.
The Pinecrest District Home for the Aged has established a 50 thousand dollar fund.
Income from the fund will be used by the long term care facility to operate its programs.
Anyone can contribute to the endowment fund and donations will be accepted either through the foundation or Pinecrest.
In the past five years, the Community Foundation has presented over 547 thousand dollars in grants to various community groups.
Ice Candles Festival Today
The Lake of the Woods Cemetery's Festival of Lights is a go for this evening.Over 60 volunteers will light the ice candles this afternoon starting at 1pm.
Parks Supervisor Barb Manson says the ice candles will be left burning up until Boxing Day.
Manson says they're happy to have the help lighting the candles, and is thanking the festivals many volunteers.
Immigration Project NWO
Dryden is being encouraged to join a Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal.The initiative is being run by the City of Thunder Bay.
Dryden Community Matters Spokesperson David Durance says the goal is to showcase participating Communities to newcomers.
Some 27-Municipalities are invovled in the project which is being funded by the Provincial Government.
The City of Kenora was also asked to participate in the project.
Dryden Community Matters Spokesperson David Durance says the goal is to showcase participating Communities to newcomers.
Some 27-Municipalities are invovled in the project which is being funded by the Provincial Government.
The City of Kenora was also asked to participate in the project.
November Policing Stats
November was a slower month for Kenora OPP.
Inspector Dave Lucas has provided a monthly update to the Kenora Police Services Board.
Lucas says uniformed officers accrued over 256 hours of over time last month.
OPP responded to over 1-thousand calls for service which is a slight decrease from October's monthly stats.
Inspector Dave Lucas has provided a monthly update to the Kenora Police Services Board.
Lucas says uniformed officers accrued over 256 hours of over time last month.
OPP responded to over 1-thousand calls for service which is a slight decrease from October's monthly stats.
Christmas Eve Weather Forecast
You don't have to dream about a White Christmas, Mother Nature is granting your wish.
Environment Canada is calling for 10 centimetres of snowfall in much of Northwestern Ontario.
Spokesperson Peter Kimbell says the next couple of days will see snow and heavy winds.
Kimbell adds motorists should still be careful on area roadways since the wind and snow could make visibility difficult.
Environment Canada is calling for 10 centimetres of snowfall in much of Northwestern Ontario.
Spokesperson Peter Kimbell says the next couple of days will see snow and heavy winds.
Kimbell adds motorists should still be careful on area roadways since the wind and snow could make visibility difficult.
Lions Club Draw
Some lucky person will walk away with cash or a car tomorrow, courtesy of the Kenora Lions Club.
The draw will take place at noon around the City's Christmas Tree on Main Street.
President Don Brown says money raised will go towards the local hospital.
This year's funds will go towards purchasing an eye washing system at the hospital.
The draw will take place at noon around the City's Christmas Tree on Main Street.
President Don Brown says money raised will go towards the local hospital.
This year's funds will go towards purchasing an eye washing system at the hospital.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
New Tourism Regions
The province's plan to create 13 new tourism zones isn't sitting well with all tourist groups in this region.
A conference call was held yesterday by the Ministry of Tourism to explain how the new regions were going to work.
Gerry Cariou is the executive director of the Ontario Sunset Country Travel Association and says basically the province is trying to control how tourist marketing dollars aregoing to be spent.
Cariou says Sunset Country will continue to operate and use the internet extensively to market this region.
He admits the creation of the new tourism regions will likely have a small impact ontheir annual budget.
A conference call was held yesterday by the Ministry of Tourism to explain how the new regions were going to work.
Gerry Cariou is the executive director of the Ontario Sunset Country Travel Association and says basically the province is trying to control how tourist marketing dollars aregoing to be spent.
Cariou says Sunset Country will continue to operate and use the internet extensively to market this region.
He admits the creation of the new tourism regions will likely have a small impact ontheir annual budget.
2010 Policing Costs
The Kenora Detachment is preparing for the New Year and has released an estimated figure for policing costs in 2010.
Inspector Dave Lucas says nothing is set in stone.
The estimated costs for the OPP in 2010 is set at just over 6.4 million dollars.
The increase in the 2010 cost is related to yearly pay increases.
Inspector Dave Lucas says nothing is set in stone.
The estimated costs for the OPP in 2010 is set at just over 6.4 million dollars.
The increase in the 2010 cost is related to yearly pay increases.
Snow Northwestern Ontario
Christmas travel plans for residents in the Rainy River district and the rest of Northwestern Ontario may be altered.
Mark Firman of Environment Canada says a major storm is gathering strength in the western United States, and is headed for the area.
In the Fort Frances and International Falls area, as much as 15 centimetres of snow is expected
to fall over the next few days beginning as early as tomorrow.
Mark Firman of Environment Canada says a major storm is gathering strength in the western United States, and is headed for the area.
In the Fort Frances and International Falls area, as much as 15 centimetres of snow is expected
to fall over the next few days beginning as early as tomorrow.
Pyzer New Fishing Regulations
New fishing regulations for Lake of the Woods are getting thethumbs up, especially for lake trout limits.
The Ministry of Natural Resources recently came out with its2010 fishing guide.
Gord Pyzer is one of the people who has been pushing for the lake trout catchrestrictions and says it will help protect the species for years to come.
Under the new regulations, there is a zero catch limit for lake trout in much of the northern part of Lake of the Woods.
The exception is Whitefish Bay and other areas on the southwestside of Lake of the Woods.
The Ministry of Natural Resources recently came out with its2010 fishing guide.
Gord Pyzer is one of the people who has been pushing for the lake trout catchrestrictions and says it will help protect the species for years to come.
Under the new regulations, there is a zero catch limit for lake trout in much of the northern part of Lake of the Woods.
The exception is Whitefish Bay and other areas on the southwestside of Lake of the Woods.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
CJRL IPOD APP
If you're on the receiving end of a new iPod Touch or iPhone this Christmas -- you will be able to take along CJRL where ever you go.
Our parent company - Acadia Broadcasting - has just launched a new app that allows you to listen to our station on your new smart phone or iPod.
And soon the leading edge technology will also allow you to see the name of the current song and artist as well as the previous ten songs.
You can get the free app by going to our web site at CJRL.CA and clicking on the iPhone - iPod button.
Blackberry users aren't being left out in the cold - a similar app for their phones is currently in the development stage.
Our parent company - Acadia Broadcasting - has just launched a new app that allows you to listen to our station on your new smart phone or iPod.
And soon the leading edge technology will also allow you to see the name of the current song and artist as well as the previous ten songs.
You can get the free app by going to our web site at CJRL.CA and clicking on the iPhone - iPod button.
Blackberry users aren't being left out in the cold - a similar app for their phones is currently in the development stage.
Fellowship Centre Winter Project
The Fellowship Center on Water Street will continue its emergency drop-in facility this winter despite a lack of funding.
The provincial government had been providing some job-training money to the group for the past three year.
Colin Wasacase is member of the Board of the Fellowship Center and says that source of funding recently dried up.
Wasacase says they plan to start up a campaign in the new year to try and get local agencies and businesses to provide funding for their "Winter Project".
The provincial government had been providing some job-training money to the group for the past three year.
Colin Wasacase is member of the Board of the Fellowship Center and says that source of funding recently dried up.
Wasacase says they plan to start up a campaign in the new year to try and get local agencies and businesses to provide funding for their "Winter Project".
Economic Development Commission Budget
The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Corporation won't be seeking any increase in its budget from the City of Kenora next year.
The commission presented its draft budget to council on Friday.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors of the commission and saysthey had talked about a modest increase, but decided against it.
Total spending for the Economic Development Commission will be about 690 thousand dollars, which includes funding for the city's tourism department and Economic Development officer.
The commission presented its draft budget to council on Friday.
Geordie McEwan is one of the directors of the commission and saysthey had talked about a modest increase, but decided against it.
Total spending for the Economic Development Commission will be about 690 thousand dollars, which includes funding for the city's tourism department and Economic Development officer.
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