One person is dead following a collision on an ice road on Lakeof the Woods south of Kenora.
The OPP say they were called out to an accident on SabaskongBay last Friday morning around 11 AM.
Police say a truck and a snowmachine collided on the ice road.
The operator of the sled, a 49 year old man from the Onigaming First Nation was killed.
So far his name has not been released.
Members of the OPP's Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit have been called in to look into the cause of the accident.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Fire at Duplex
Fire at a duplex in the north end of town caused extensive smokedamage to the building yesterday afternoon.
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department was called out shortly after 11:30 to a unit on Granite Court.
Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says they were able to contain theblaze to the room of origin.
He adds that the fire is not considered suspicious, andno-one was injured.
The cause is still being investigated.
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department was called out shortly after 11:30 to a unit on Granite Court.
Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says they were able to contain theblaze to the room of origin.
He adds that the fire is not considered suspicious, andno-one was injured.
The cause is still being investigated.
Future of Forestry
Mills in this region need to expand beyond producing just pulp and paper.
That's the recommendation of a new report by the Forest Products Association of Canada.
Catherine Cobden is a spokesperson for the group and says mills need to diversify into other products like bio-fuels and bio-products.
Cobden says mills would be able to employ five times as many workers using the integrated production appoach.
That's the recommendation of a new report by the Forest Products Association of Canada.
Catherine Cobden is a spokesperson for the group and says mills need to diversify into other products like bio-fuels and bio-products.
Cobden says mills would be able to employ five times as many workers using the integrated production appoach.
Officer Injured
The Kenora Detachment of the OPP is investigating the circumstances surroundingan accident that saw one of its officer hit by a vehicle while on duty.
The officer was doing traffic control on Veteran's Drive Friday night around10:00 when he was hit by a passing car.
He was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The OPP say a section of Veteran's Drive was closed for several hoursnear 4th Street North while the Technical Traffic Collision InvestigationUnit assisted officers at the scene.
The officer was doing traffic control on Veteran's Drive Friday night around10:00 when he was hit by a passing car.
He was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The OPP say a section of Veteran's Drive was closed for several hoursnear 4th Street North while the Technical Traffic Collision InvestigationUnit assisted officers at the scene.
Environment Canada
Last month was unusual in Kenora for a couple of reasons.
The weather was warmer than normal, and we also experienceJanuary rain.
Environment Canada climatologist, Geoff Coulson says overallit was a pretty nice month in terms of weather.
Coulson says we received over nine millimeters of rain last month, compared to an average January rainfall amount of just0.4 millimeters.
The weather was warmer than normal, and we also experienceJanuary rain.
Environment Canada climatologist, Geoff Coulson says overallit was a pretty nice month in terms of weather.
Coulson says we received over nine millimeters of rain last month, compared to an average January rainfall amount of just0.4 millimeters.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Train vehicle collission
Fort Frances OPP have responded to an accident at the CN Rail Crossing in Dawson Township.
Around 9:30 this morning a southbound van collided with a slow moving westbound train.
The van's four occupants have been sent to Rainy River Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The train crew was not injured in the collision.
OPP and CN Rail officials continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
Around 9:30 this morning a southbound van collided with a slow moving westbound train.
The van's four occupants have been sent to Rainy River Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The train crew was not injured in the collision.
OPP and CN Rail officials continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
Hospital Budgets
Administration at Lake of the Woods District Hospital would like to hear from the provincial government sooner rather than later what it can expect in terms of funding this year.
Marc Belcaen is the CEO of the hospital and says they usually know before the end of January what kind of operating grants they will be getting.
Belcaen says they have been asked to submit operating budgets based on a zero,one or two percent funding increase.
He adds that they have been lobbying for a two percent increase in order to maintain their current level of service.
Marc Belcaen is the CEO of the hospital and says they usually know before the end of January what kind of operating grants they will be getting.
Belcaen says they have been asked to submit operating budgets based on a zero,one or two percent funding increase.
He adds that they have been lobbying for a two percent increase in order to maintain their current level of service.
2010 OPP Business Plan
Crime Prevention and public safety are two of the goals found in the OPP's 2010 business plan.
Inspector Dave Lucas presented the draft plan to the police services board on Thursday.
Lucas says they also want to speak to residents about being safer on the ice and roadways.
The final version of the business plan is expected to be finished by the end of February.
Inspector Dave Lucas presented the draft plan to the police services board on Thursday.
Lucas says they also want to speak to residents about being safer on the ice and roadways.
The final version of the business plan is expected to be finished by the end of February.
Hospital Union supports forestry
The provincial government is being urged to form a crown corporation toopen pulp and paper mills that have been shut down in northern Ontarioand operate them.
The suggestions comes from the union representing hospital workersin Ontario.
Michael Hurley is president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unionsand says its a practical solution to a very bleak situation in this region.
Hurley says the Ontario government could not only own and operate the mills, but encourage Ontario residents to purchase Ontario paper products.
The suggestions comes from the union representing hospital workersin Ontario.
Michael Hurley is president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unionsand says its a practical solution to a very bleak situation in this region.
Hurley says the Ontario government could not only own and operate the mills, but encourage Ontario residents to purchase Ontario paper products.
Cattle Markets
An official with the Ministry of Agriculture says a new abattoir to open next week in Emo will put the district's cattle producers in a good position to help sell their products to local consumers.
Barry Potter a livestock specialist says by building a brand, local producers can actually take advantage of a local market that's somewhat distant from others in the country.
Potter says the Ministry has established a number of programs that can help cattle farmers establish those brands.
Barry Potter a livestock specialist says by building a brand, local producers can actually take advantage of a local market that's somewhat distant from others in the country.
Potter says the Ministry has established a number of programs that can help cattle farmers establish those brands.
OPP Snowmachine Rules
The OPP is pinching a number of snowmobile enthusiasts for not having proper registration, trail permits, and valid drivers licences.
O-P-P laid seven charges during a recent snowmobile patrol.
Constable Anne McCoy says they want to ensure sledders are following the rules.
During last Thursday patrol, three machines were towed off the trails after police found operators driving without a valid license.
O-P-P laid seven charges during a recent snowmobile patrol.
Constable Anne McCoy says they want to ensure sledders are following the rules.
During last Thursday patrol, three machines were towed off the trails after police found operators driving without a valid license.
OPP Recruitment
The officer responsible for recruiting in northwestern Ontario for the Ontario Provincial Police says the face of new recruits is changing.
Sergeant Darryl Wilson and says those considering a career in policing are coming from an older age group.
Wilson says a recent graduating class included an individual who was 48-years old.
Sergeant Darryl Wilson and says those considering a career in policing are coming from an older age group.
Wilson says a recent graduating class included an individual who was 48-years old.
Snowmobile Fatal Fort Frances OPP
A post-mortem was conducted yesterday on a 33 year old Fort Frances man killed in a snowmobile accident.
Thursday night around 8:30, two snowmobiles ran into each other on a trail on the Couchiching First Nation just east of Fort Frances.
The driver of one of the sleds, Aaron Hyatt was killed, while the passenger on his snowmobile and the driver of the other were taken to hospitalfor treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Treaty Three Police along with the OPP and Fort Frances Fire and Ambulence personnel were called out.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Thursday night around 8:30, two snowmobiles ran into each other on a trail on the Couchiching First Nation just east of Fort Frances.
The driver of one of the sleds, Aaron Hyatt was killed, while the passenger on his snowmobile and the driver of the other were taken to hospitalfor treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Treaty Three Police along with the OPP and Fort Frances Fire and Ambulence personnel were called out.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
CIP Fund Kenora
The City of Kenora is expected to continue its Community Improvement Project Fund for at least one more year.
One hundred thousand dollars is expected to be set aside as an incentive for businesses and building owners in downtown Kenora to fix up theirproperty.
The initiative was launched last year as part of the downtown revitalization project, and so far about 76 thousand dollars has been expended on building renewal projects.
A total of 250 thousand dollars was initially set aside for Community Improvement Projects.
One hundred thousand dollars is expected to be set aside as an incentive for businesses and building owners in downtown Kenora to fix up theirproperty.
The initiative was launched last year as part of the downtown revitalization project, and so far about 76 thousand dollars has been expended on building renewal projects.
A total of 250 thousand dollars was initially set aside for Community Improvement Projects.
Atikokan Fire
An Atikokan landmark has been destroyed by fire.
The blaze at the old Moose Hall was reported early Monday morning and Crews spent nearly 2-days attempting to extinguish the flames.
Major Dennis Brown says its a sad day for the community.
The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office is investigating the cause.
The building was vacant and no one was injured.
The blaze at the old Moose Hall was reported early Monday morning and Crews spent nearly 2-days attempting to extinguish the flames.
Major Dennis Brown says its a sad day for the community.
The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office is investigating the cause.
The building was vacant and no one was injured.
Heritage Fire Hall
Kenora's Heritage Committee says its willing to work with the city on a request for proposal on the old Fire Hall on Second Street South.
The Property and Planning Committee has been given the task offinding a prospective buyer for the heritage building.
The first order of business is to declare the fire hall surplus to the city's needs once the new fire hall on Barsky's Hill hasbeen been constructed.
The Heritage Committee says it would like to sit on any committee set up to decide the fate of the fire hall.
The fire hall was designated as a heritage building in theCity of Kenora last year.
The Property and Planning Committee has been given the task offinding a prospective buyer for the heritage building.
The first order of business is to declare the fire hall surplus to the city's needs once the new fire hall on Barsky's Hill hasbeen been constructed.
The Heritage Committee says it would like to sit on any committee set up to decide the fate of the fire hall.
The fire hall was designated as a heritage building in theCity of Kenora last year.
Friday, January 29, 2010
OPP Stats 2009
The OPP in Kenora are taking a harder stance on those breaching the terms of their probation.
Inspector Dave Lucas says they are assigning officers to check on known offenders.
Lucas notes there's a slight decrease in the amount of reported crime in Kenora, with 1-thousand 637 incidents in 2009.
Inspector Dave Lucas says they are assigning officers to check on known offenders.
Lucas notes there's a slight decrease in the amount of reported crime in Kenora, with 1-thousand 637 incidents in 2009.
Hospital Presentation to Province
The provincial government is being asked to maintain funding for hospitals in northwestern Ontario.
Hospitals in Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan and Fort Frances made a joint presentation to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance yesterday.
Marc Belcaen made the presentation and says hospitals in this regionare forced to provide a wide array of services out of necessity.
Belcaen adds due to vast distances between communities and harsh weather conditions, its important to be able to provide as many health care services as possible closer to home.
Hospitals in Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan and Fort Frances made a joint presentation to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance yesterday.
Marc Belcaen made the presentation and says hospitals in this regionare forced to provide a wide array of services out of necessity.
Belcaen adds due to vast distances between communities and harsh weather conditions, its important to be able to provide as many health care services as possible closer to home.
Fish Study
There will be an extensive study of area lakes this Summer by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Data from 130 lakes in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances area will be collected.
Biologist Melissa Mosley says they want to develop a regional fisheries management plan.
The survey of lakes will be done every 5-years, with the plan updated every 10.
Data from 130 lakes in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances area will be collected.
Biologist Melissa Mosley says they want to develop a regional fisheries management plan.
The survey of lakes will be done every 5-years, with the plan updated every 10.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Northern Growth Plan Youth
Young people in the Kenora area have a number of reservations with the Northern Growth Plan drafted by the provincial government.
About a dozen people took part in a round-table discusssion last night.
Mike Greaves from the Northwest Business Center says local youth have some interesting ideas about how to improve thelocal economy.
Some of the people attending the forum suggested theNorthern Growth Plan seemed like it was written bybureaucrats from southern Ontario.
The province is going to be gather feedback for another month or so before finalizing recommendations.
About a dozen people took part in a round-table discusssion last night.
Mike Greaves from the Northwest Business Center says local youth have some interesting ideas about how to improve thelocal economy.
Some of the people attending the forum suggested theNorthern Growth Plan seemed like it was written bybureaucrats from southern Ontario.
The province is going to be gather feedback for another month or so before finalizing recommendations.
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