An ice fishing trip on Lake of the Woods has ended up costing 2-American anglers in excess of 19-hundred dollars.
Ronald Tobkin of Minnesota and Bruce Nereson of North Dakota were fined for catching and keeping 13-black crappies over their legal limit.
The men were stopped 2-months ago while bringing the fish back to the United States.
Conservation officers found 38 of the small fish in the anglers off-road vehicle.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Camping rates going up due to HST
It's going to cost a bit more to camp in a provincial park this summer.
Starting July 1st the harmonized sales tax will be tacked on to the cost of renting a camp site.
Ontario Parks Spokesperson Bruce Van Stalldinen says they don't think the extra tax will impact reservations.
The cost to rent a camp site ranges from 25 to 40 dollars.
The extra tax could mean an extra dollar sixty to three dollars on the final total.
Starting July 1st the harmonized sales tax will be tacked on to the cost of renting a camp site.
Ontario Parks Spokesperson Bruce Van Stalldinen says they don't think the extra tax will impact reservations.
The cost to rent a camp site ranges from 25 to 40 dollars.
The extra tax could mean an extra dollar sixty to three dollars on the final total.
Bronco Cheerleaders earn silver at Nationals
A silver lining for the Bronco Cheerleading squad at the first ever
national Cheerleading championships.
The Broncos were competing in the senior open school division in
Montreal.
After the first day, Beaver Brae was in third place.
But after their final round performance, they moved up to
second.
national Cheerleading championships.
The Broncos were competing in the senior open school division in
Montreal.
After the first day, Beaver Brae was in third place.
But after their final round performance, they moved up to
second.
NorWOSSA Double "A" Soccer Finals
The NorWOSSA double "a" soccer finals take place today in Dryden.
The Beaver Brae boys are first up this morning at 9:30 when they take on
the host Eagles in semi-final action.
The winner will play Fort Frances in the final at 1:30.
Meanwhile, the Bronco girls have secured a bye into the gold medal
game this afternoon after finishing first in the regular season standings.
The girls final is scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon.
the host Eagles in semi-final action.
The winner will play Fort Frances in the final at 1:30.
Meanwhile, the Bronco girls have secured a bye into the gold medal
game this afternoon after finishing first in the regular season standings.
The girls final is scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon.
Hunters fined
Two men from Moonbeam, Ontario have been fined a total of 29-hundred dollars for illegal hunting at night on Highway 619 near Morson.
A Conservation officer was on routine patrol last November when the officer stopped a truck shortly after 7 o'clock.
A spotlight and firearm were seized the the men were arrested.
Yves Boissonneault and Donald Boulianne have also been banned from hunting for 4-years.
A Conservation officer was on routine patrol last November when the officer stopped a truck shortly after 7 o'clock.
A spotlight and firearm were seized the the men were arrested.
Yves Boissonneault and Donald Boulianne have also been banned from hunting for 4-years.
MNR monitors lightning strikes
The Ministry of Natural Resources is ramping up its fire-detection patrols in northwestern Ontario.
This, after a thunderstorm trekked across the region on Monday.
Fire information officer Mitch Miller in Dryden says there were over 50-thousand lightning strikes from northern Quetico Provincial Park to the south shore of Lake Nipigon.
He says some areas didn't get any rainfall and the lightning could spark fires.
AbitibiBowater Updates Bankruptcy plan
AbitibiBowater says its filed amendments to its plans aimed at exit bankruptcy protection to courts in Canada and the United States.
It's targeting this fall as a date to emerge from creditor protection.
The plan outlines on how creditor's claims will be handled.
The insolvent newsprint giant has been in bankruptcy protection since April of 2009.
Province approves Northern Energy Rebate
You can bank on a northern ontario energy rebate if you're deemed low or middle income.
The McGuinty Government passed the rebate legislation last Thursday.
Minister of Northern Development Michael Gravelle says the legislation is here to stay.
Single Northerners could see up to 130 dollars, while families and single parents will get up to 200 dollars.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
More fires over long weekend
Despite some wet weather, the Ministry of Natural Resources says there were eight new forest fires reported over the long weekend.
Blazes were reported in most districts including Fort Frances, Dryden and
Sioux Lookout.
The rain over the weekend did allow fire crews to declare four active fires
out.
The largest fire still burning in the area is 110 kilometers east of Red Lake, now
at 11 hundred hectares in size.
The MNR says it is concerned that all the lightning over the weekend could trigger
news fires in the region.
Blazes were reported in most districts including Fort Frances, Dryden and
Sioux Lookout.
The rain over the weekend did allow fire crews to declare four active fires
out.
The largest fire still burning in the area is 110 kilometers east of Red Lake, now
at 11 hundred hectares in size.
The MNR says it is concerned that all the lightning over the weekend could trigger
news fires in the region.
Gun Bill Vote in jeopardy
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the Liberal opposition is doing everything it its power to stall a bill aimed at scrapping the Gun registry.
Rickford says all Liberals have been instructed to vote against the bill and notes the future of the registry lies in the hands of the NDP.
Rickford expects a third and final vote on the Bill in June.
Prime Minister Visits Kenora Riding
Stephen Harper was in Dryden on Saturday for the airshow.
It was his fifth visit to the riding in the past three years.
Harper says he came in to help celebrate Dryden's 100th birthday.
Harper also thanked area Veterans for their service to Canada and the community.
The Prime Minister also made a major funding announcement for the Domtar Mill.
RCMP Investigates Falcon Lake Accident
Two people had to be taken to Lake of the Woods District Hospital following
an early morning crash near Falcon Lake.
The RCMP say a head on collision involving an SUV and a passenger
vehicle took place about one kilometer west of the community on
Highway 1 around 3:30 Sunday morning.
The jaws of life were needed to extricate the driver and two passengers
from the vehicle, and they were transported to hospital in Kenora.
The two people inside the SUV were taken to hospital in Steinbach for
treatment.
Police say alcohol was not a factor in the collision.
The Trans-Canada was closed for about three hours due to the
accident.
an early morning crash near Falcon Lake.
The RCMP say a head on collision involving an SUV and a passenger
vehicle took place about one kilometer west of the community on
Highway 1 around 3:30 Sunday morning.
The jaws of life were needed to extricate the driver and two passengers
from the vehicle, and they were transported to hospital in Kenora.
The two people inside the SUV were taken to hospital in Steinbach for
treatment.
Police say alcohol was not a factor in the collision.
The Trans-Canada was closed for about three hours due to the
accident.
Free Parks Passes
Enjoy Canada's Parks.
That's the message being delivered by Kenora MP Greg Rickford who is visiting area communities with a special gift in hand.
Rickford presented grade 8 students with a free pass for all national parks and historic sites in Canada.
Rickford says the initiaitve is a great way for youth to connect with our natural and historical treasuers.
Rickford made the announcement at Evergreen Public School and Thomas Aquinas School on Friday.
Grassy Blockade taken down
As one road block comes down in the region, another has gone up.
Treaty Three Police say a two day blockade on the Grassy Narrows First Nation has come
to a peaceful resolution.
A road block was set up last week at the entrance to the community on Highway 671.
Treaty Three Police were denied access to conduct general patrols due to a number of
policing concerns.
The deputy chief of the police service, met with community members Thursday afternoon.
Treaty Three Police have made a committment to look at Grassy's concerns over the next
few weeks.
Meanwhile, a toll booth was set up on Couchiching First Nation near Fort Frances late Friday
afternoon.
The band says its asking for a dollar per vehicle for any vehicle to gain access to Highway 11
in their community.
Its trying to get the federal and provincial government to address a number of issues in
the community.
So far, the OPP say there have been no incidents at the toll both, and delays have been
minimal over the weekend.
Treaty Three Police say a two day blockade on the Grassy Narrows First Nation has come
to a peaceful resolution.
A road block was set up last week at the entrance to the community on Highway 671.
Treaty Three Police were denied access to conduct general patrols due to a number of
policing concerns.
The deputy chief of the police service, met with community members Thursday afternoon.
Treaty Three Police have made a committment to look at Grassy's concerns over the next
few weeks.
Meanwhile, a toll booth was set up on Couchiching First Nation near Fort Frances late Friday
afternoon.
The band says its asking for a dollar per vehicle for any vehicle to gain access to Highway 11
in their community.
Its trying to get the federal and provincial government to address a number of issues in
the community.
So far, the OPP say there have been no incidents at the toll both, and delays have been
minimal over the weekend.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Service Canada closures
Service Canada has announced plans to close several Employment Insurance Claim processing sites in Northern Ontario.
The sites slated for closure by 2014 include Kenora, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay and Timmins.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty isn't happy with the cuts and says they come at a bad time considering the economic situation in the region.
The move is meant to centralize services bringing the number of offices in the province down from 24 to 6.
Highway 71 open again
Highway 71 between Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls is open to traffic again
after being closed for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon.
A large sinkhole opened up in the road in the area of Cameron Lake.
The Ministry of Transportion was contacted and the problems was fixed
by about 6:30 last night.
Its believed a broken beaver dam caused the problem.
after being closed for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon.
A large sinkhole opened up in the road in the area of Cameron Lake.
The Ministry of Transportion was contacted and the problems was fixed
by about 6:30 last night.
Its believed a broken beaver dam caused the problem.
NorWOSSA Single "A" soccer play-offs today
The second season in the high school soccer league begins today.
The NorWOSSA single "a" championships take place in Red Lake.
The Thomas Aquinas Saints go into today's play-offs as the number one
ranked boys and girls teams after round-robin play.
The winners will move onto the NWOSSA championships next week.
The NorWOSSA single "a" championships take place in Red Lake.
The Thomas Aquinas Saints go into today's play-offs as the number one
ranked boys and girls teams after round-robin play.
The winners will move onto the NWOSSA championships next week.
Provincial Parks open for the Long Weekend
Provincial Parks in Ontario will be full of activity this May long weekend.
It's the opening weekend for camping, and an alcohol ban is in place at most of the provincial sites in the region.
Parks Spokesperson Barb Rees says the alcohol ban is in place at Blue Lake, Rushing River, Sleeping Giant, Aero Lake and Silver Falls until May 24th.
Fire Hazard on the rise
Things are starting to heat up in the bush.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says they are dealing with active fires in the region.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says the hazard in the region is definitely on the rise.
While there isn't a restricted fire zone in place, the MNR is encouraging local residents to postpone any outdoor burning over the long weekend.
(Photo courtesy of the MNR)
Toll starts today on Couchiching First Nation
Plans are in place for the band members to set up a toll booth tomorrow on a section of Highway 11 that runs through the community near Fort Frances.
Chief McPherson says he's taking a lot of heat for his position, but says it's a matter of priniciple
McPherson says he is prepared to go to jail for his stand.
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