Fire has destroyed a truck cab in the north end of town.
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department was called outs hortly after 11:00 this morning after a truck driver noticed flames coming from his vehicle while he was driving
along Valley Drive.
He managed to get out without being injuried, but the truck was completely destroyed by the fire.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Lake of the Woods Hospital Beds
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital has seen some relief for patients awaiting spots in long term care homes.
All the acute care beds at the hospital were being used last month, and many patients were needing long term care beds.
Chief Executive Officer Marc Balcaen says they've seen a decrease in the number of inpatients waiting for beds.
The hospital was given special status that will give them priority for any long term care bed that becomes available.
All the acute care beds at the hospital were being used last month, and many patients were needing long term care beds.
Chief Executive Officer Marc Balcaen says they've seen a decrease in the number of inpatients waiting for beds.
The hospital was given special status that will give them priority for any long term care bed that becomes available.
Water Temperatures
You may notice red, rectangular devices when boating on area lakes this Spring.
The Province is conducting a study on how changes in water temperature impact
walleye, lake trout and other fish.
Mark Sobchuck is a spokesperson for the MNR and says they have the monitors
in 22 lakes across northwestern Ontario this year.
The red devices report the lake temperatures ever hour.
They will be collected before the water freezes this Fall.
The Province is conducting a study on how changes in water temperature impact
walleye, lake trout and other fish.
Mark Sobchuck is a spokesperson for the MNR and says they have the monitors
in 22 lakes across northwestern Ontario this year.
The red devices report the lake temperatures ever hour.
They will be collected before the water freezes this Fall.
LODPOA Cottage Show
It's the 48th year for the Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association.
Over 2 thousand people are expected to attend, and check out over 100 exhibits.
Executive Director Susan McLeod says they will also have guest speakers.
The show starts in Winnipeg at 2:30 and runs until 9.
Over 2 thousand people are expected to attend, and check out over 100 exhibits.
Executive Director Susan McLeod says they will also have guest speakers.
The show starts in Winnipeg at 2:30 and runs until 9.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Restricted Fire Zone Lifted
Just in time for the weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone in northwestern Ontario.
The RFZ was put in place last Friday, but was lifted as of noon today due to the wet conditions the region is currently experiencing.
The forecast calls for more rain and cool conditions over the next couple of days and that's expected to reduce the fire hazard right across the northwest.
The MNR says campfires will be allowed for cooking and warmth now that the RFZ has been lifted.
Whitedog Man charged with 2nd Degree Murder
Treaty Three Police have released the name of a 25 year old man killed on the Wabaseemoong First Nation earlier this week.
Kelvin Fraser was the victim of a stabbing incident early Monday morning.
Police say they have arrested and charged a 32 year old man with Second Degree Murder.
Justin Fraser from Whitedog was due to appear in Kenora Court this morning on the charges.
A post-mortem exam was carried out on Tuesday at Lake of the WoodsDistrict Hospital, but the cause of death still has not been released.
OTF Report on First Nations
One out of five people in Northwestern Ontario are Aboriginal.That data is from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's report on First Nations communities.
Spokesperson Alexis Mantell says the report will be put to good use.
The report shows that the younger generations are better educated than their parents, but most have not completed school.
Unemployment levels for first nations are also nearly double that of the overall population.
Restricted Fire Zone
Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Crews will be keeping their eyes on the sky over the next couple of days.
The region is exp
ected to receive quite a bit of rain over the next couple of days.
Fire Information Officer, Debbie McLean says if there is enough precipitation they may be able to lift the Restricted Fire Zone.
Despite the Restricted Fire Zone, there has been a number of new wild fires in northwestern Ontario this week, including four new starts Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Ministry of Natural Resources webpage
The region is exp
ected to receive quite a bit of rain over the next couple of days.Fire Information Officer, Debbie McLean says if there is enough precipitation they may be able to lift the Restricted Fire Zone.
Despite the Restricted Fire Zone, there has been a number of new wild fires in northwestern Ontario this week, including four new starts Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Ministry of Natural Resources webpage
KPDSB Program Change
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is adjusting its primary language instruction for all elementary schools.
Ojibwe and French language instruction will begin in Grade 4, instead of Grade 1.
Director of Education Jack McMaster says the board wanted to direct more attention on literacy learning.
The change will be implemented in time for next school year.
Ojibwe and French language instruction will begin in Grade 4, instead of Grade 1.
Director of Education Jack McMaster says the board wanted to direct more attention on literacy learning.
The change will be implemented in time for next school year.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Prisoner escapes from Fort Frances
The OPP in Fort Frances say they are searching for a prisoner who escaped their custody early this morning.
Police say 25 year old Matthew Bradley Meyers of Emo fled this morning shortlyafter 7:00.
He is described as a white male, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 150 pounds with a brown brushcut, blue eyes, medium build and unshaven.
He was last seen wearing a green camouflage t-shirt, grey sweat pants, white socks and no shoes.
The OPP says you should not approach the escapee if you see him, and contact them immediately by dialling 9-1-1.
Police say 25 year old Matthew Bradley Meyers of Emo fled this morning shortlyafter 7:00.
He is described as a white male, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 150 pounds with a brown brushcut, blue eyes, medium build and unshaven.
He was last seen wearing a green camouflage t-shirt, grey sweat pants, white socks and no shoes.
The OPP says you should not approach the escapee if you see him, and contact them immediately by dialling 9-1-1.
MNR Fire Crews Hoping for Wet Weather
The weather forecast for the weekend could dictate how long the Restricted FireZone will remain in place in northwestern Ontario.
The RFZ was imposed a week ago due to extremely dry conditions.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says the situation could change quickly if we get much rain.
McLean says there were four new wild fires reported in the region yesterday so any rain will be welcomed by local fire rangers.
McLean says there were four new wild fires reported in the region yesterday so any rain will be welcomed by local fire rangers.
NOMA Conference Resolutions
Municipal leaders are calling on the Provincial Government to raise the speed limit on local Highway's by 10-kilometres an hour.
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association President Anne Krassilowsky says the resolution was approved at their recent meeting in Marathon.
Krassilowsky says the resolution also calls for more scenic pullouts as well as additional public washrooms and garbage bins.
Kenora MP Howard Hampton on HST
Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton is calling on the provincial government to exempt First Nations people from the harmonized sales tax.
Hampton says the elimination of a point-of-sale exemption on the provincial portion of the HST is going make the lives of First Nations people even more difficult.
First Nations groups have protested over the matter which has escalated the fight over the merged sales tax.
Hampton says the elimination of a point-of-sale exemption on the provincial portion of the HST is going make the lives of First Nations people even more difficult.
First Nations groups have protested over the matter which has escalated the fight over the merged sales tax.
Shriners Burn Prevention
Eight elementary schools in Kenora today will be paid a visit by members of Canada's Shriners Club.
The Shriners will be talking about fire safety and burn prevention in the home.
Spokesperson Lorne Gregorish says kids need to be aware of the many dangers in the home.
17 hundred local students will hear the message over the next two days.
The Shriners will be talking about fire safety and burn prevention in the home.
Spokesperson Lorne Gregorish says kids need to be aware of the many dangers in the home.
17 hundred local students will hear the message over the next two days.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
NWO MNR Fire Update
No rest for the weary!
Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews responded to 11-new forest fires over the past 2-days, with crews going out today to check for additional starts.
A majority of the fires were human caused and kept rangers out later than usual.
Red Lake has 2-active fires.
A small fire is also burning on Highway 17 between Dryden and Kenora.
The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect.
Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews responded to 11-new forest fires over the past 2-days, with crews going out today to check for additional starts.
A majority of the fires were human caused and kept rangers out later than usual.
Red Lake has 2-active fires.
A small fire is also burning on Highway 17 between Dryden and Kenora.
The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect.
Long Gun Registry Rickford
Photo courtesy of Greg Rickford's website
The Liberals are being accused of trying to delay passage of
a bill to kill the federal long gun registry.
The bill is has passed second reading in the House of Commons,
and could go to a third and final reading next month.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford says the Liberals are doing whatever
they can to derail the legislation.
Rickford adds that with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff demanding
all his members vote against the bill, it could be up to the NDP
to get the legislation passed.
The Liberals are being accused of trying to delay passage of
a bill to kill the federal long gun registry.
The bill is has passed second reading in the House of Commons,
and could go to a third and final reading next month.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford says the Liberals are doing whatever
they can to derail the legislation.
Rickford adds that with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff demanding
all his members vote against the bill, it could be up to the NDP
to get the legislation passed.
NOMA Conference Wraps Up
Photo courtesy of City of Kenora website
Illegal drug sales, electricity costs, FedNOR, the HST, and the speed limit on the
Trans-Canada Highway.
Those were just some of the issues discussed at the annual Northwestern Ontario
Municipal Association Convention in Marathon over the weekend.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem was one of two people from Kenora City Council
to attend and says it was a worthwhile event.
Van Wallenghem says while not all the issues discussed over the three day conference applied to Kenora, they did get lots of useful information from other municipal leaders who attended.
Illegal drug sales, electricity costs, FedNOR, the HST, and the speed limit on the
Trans-Canada Highway.
Those were just some of the issues discussed at the annual Northwestern Ontario
Municipal Association Convention in Marathon over the weekend.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem was one of two people from Kenora City Council
to attend and says it was a worthwhile event.
Van Wallenghem says while not all the issues discussed over the three day conference applied to Kenora, they did get lots of useful information from other municipal leaders who attended.
Rafferty Pension Bill
Photo courtesy of John Rafferty's websiteJohn Rafferty's private members bill on pensions may survive to see another day.
The Thunder Bay MP says after debate in the House of Commons there is hope it could reach the next stage.
Rafferty says all parties seem to be infavour of the bill.
Rafferty say the bill is designed to add protection to workers pensions.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wabaseemoong Stabbing
A 25 year old man is dead following a stabbing incident on the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Treaty Three Police say they were called out around 8:30 yesterday morning about an alleged assault.
A post-mortem exam was carried out today at Lake of the WoodsDistrict Hospital, but so far the cause of death has not been released.
Treaty Three Police have called in the OPP's North West Region Crime Unit to help out with the investigation.
The name of the deceased has not been released.
Illegal Deer Kill near Kenora
A Pennsylvania hunter must pay 2-thousand dollars in fines after attempting to cover up his illegal deer kill.
Court heard that on November 8th 2009, conservation officers cam across Edward Krakowski on the Mabrun Road south of Kenora, and found blood on him and his hunting equipment.
Krakoswski told officers that he did not shoot a deer, but had helped another hunter to field dress one.
Upon investigation, officers found footprints from the area where the vehicle was parked to a freshly harvested buck, untagged and covered in brush.
Krakowski was fined a thousand dollars for making false statements to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer and another thousand for failing to attach a valid hunting game seal to his harvested deer.
He is banned from hunting in Ontario for one year.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
