The Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce will honor some of its best and
brightest at its annual awards banquet this week.
A total of 45 businesses have been nominated in 12 categories, including best
home based business, customer excellence, young entrepreneur, business owner of the
year, new business and environmental business award.
The Chamber awards will be presented tomorrow night at the Best Western Lakeside Inn at their annual general meeting.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Hospital still in the black
Lake of the Woods District Hospital continues to show a surplus on its operations
this year.
After three quarters of this fiscal year, the hospital is about 331 thousand dollars
in the black.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says they still expect to remain in a surplus
situation by the end of the fiscal year at the end of March.
He adds that the hospital does tend to spend more during the winter months, due to
higher utility costs, and revenues are lower, which will cut into their surplus.
this year.
After three quarters of this fiscal year, the hospital is about 331 thousand dollars
in the black.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says they still expect to remain in a surplus
situation by the end of the fiscal year at the end of March.
He adds that the hospital does tend to spend more during the winter months, due to
higher utility costs, and revenues are lower, which will cut into their surplus.
Three arrested in local drug bust
A total of four people have been arrested following two separate drug
seizures in the Kenora area.
In one incident, a 34 year old Quebec man and two Kenora residents were taken
into custody after the OPP's Organized Crime and the Street Crimes Units
executed a search warrent on a residence in downtown Kenora.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs including 21 grams of hash, more than 100 grams
of marihuana, two grams of morphine and a small quantity of Methadone.
Police also discovered over 700 in cash as well as other drug paraphernalia.
34 year old Dany Chartrand, 28 year old Vernon Jack and Ashley Noname have
been charged with possession of a narcotic, trafficking, and possession of
property obtained by crime.
They are due to appear in Kenora Court next month.
seizures in the Kenora area.
In one incident, a 34 year old Quebec man and two Kenora residents were taken
into custody after the OPP's Organized Crime and the Street Crimes Units
executed a search warrent on a residence in downtown Kenora.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs including 21 grams of hash, more than 100 grams
of marihuana, two grams of morphine and a small quantity of Methadone.
Police also discovered over 700 in cash as well as other drug paraphernalia.
34 year old Dany Chartrand, 28 year old Vernon Jack and Ashley Noname have
been charged with possession of a narcotic, trafficking, and possession of
property obtained by crime.
They are due to appear in Kenora Court next month.
Horwath continues to call for HST relief on Home Heating bills
The Leader of the Provincial NDP is taking another shot at the HST.
Andrea Horwath made a quick stop in northwestern Ontario yesterday and says scrapping the HST on home heating bills would benefit people across the region.
She says the McGuinty government is out of touch.
Horwath says the HST is costing people in the Northwest 50-60 dollars each month in extra heating costs.
Andrea Horwath made a quick stop in northwestern Ontario yesterday and says scrapping the HST on home heating bills would benefit people across the region.
She says the McGuinty government is out of touch.
Horwath says the HST is costing people in the Northwest 50-60 dollars each month in extra heating costs.
A new Executive Council for KDMA
Red Lake mayor Phil Vinet has been returned as the president of the Kenora
District Municipal Association.
The 70th annual KDMA conference was held in Red Lake over the weekend.
Vinet had been the acting president of the municipal organization.
Roy Hoffman of Pickle Lake is first vice-president, while former Kenora
resident, Kevin Kahoot, the new mayor of Ear Falls is second vice.
Next year's KDMA convention will take place in Sioux Lookout to help
celebrate that's town's 100th birthday.
District Municipal Association.
The 70th annual KDMA conference was held in Red Lake over the weekend.
Vinet had been the acting president of the municipal organization.
Roy Hoffman of Pickle Lake is first vice-president, while former Kenora
resident, Kevin Kahoot, the new mayor of Ear Falls is second vice.
Next year's KDMA convention will take place in Sioux Lookout to help
celebrate that's town's 100th birthday.
Dryden Woman Dies in House Fire
A 50-year-old woman is dead following a fire at a Dryden Apartment complex.
Dryden Fire and Police were dispatched to the blaze early Sunday morning.
Crews arrived and found smoke billowing from a second floor window.
Firefighters broke into the unit and fought the blaze, only to find an unconsious woman.
She was transported to Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Nine other people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Dryden Fire and Police were dispatched to the blaze early Sunday morning.
Crews arrived and found smoke billowing from a second floor window.
Firefighters broke into the unit and fought the blaze, only to find an unconsious woman.
She was transported to Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Nine other people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Council decides to Finance new fire hall internally
After much debate, city council has decided to fund the long-term debenture for the Kenora Fire Hall.Council held a special meeting this morning and agreed to borrow money from the Citizan's propertity fund to finance the five million dollar building.
Councillor Ron Lunny says its better to finance the debenture internally rather than externally.
Mayor Dave Canfield admits he has mixed feelings on the 20 year loan, which will pay the city three percent a year.
Council was almost unanimous in the decision.
Louis Roussin voted against, saying the Citizans Prosperity fund was never intended to pay for public projects.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Council Meets This Morning
Five members of Kenora city council are back from Red Lake and the 70th
annual Kenora District Municipal Association.
They will be put right back to work this morning.
A special meeting of council is scheduled for 9:00 this morning.
There is only one item on the agenda.
Council will be talking about how to pay for the new Kenora Fire
Hall on Barsky's Hill.
The previous edition of council had planned to take a debenture out
on the building, but some members of the new council say they would
prefer to borrow internally from city reserves.
annual Kenora District Municipal Association.
They will be put right back to work this morning.
A special meeting of council is scheduled for 9:00 this morning.
There is only one item on the agenda.
Council will be talking about how to pay for the new Kenora Fire
Hall on Barsky's Hill.
The previous edition of council had planned to take a debenture out
on the building, but some members of the new council say they would
prefer to borrow internally from city reserves.
Gravelle hopes for Compromise in Land Use Fee Issue
Michael Gravelle says he's working to find a compromise in an area tourist outfitters dispute.
The Northern Development Minister says he understands how upset some the some outfitters are upset over increased government fees, especially since it was their own association that recommended them
Gravelle hopes to find a solution that will be agreeable to all sides
The Northern Development Minister says he understands how upset some the some outfitters are upset over increased government fees, especially since it was their own association that recommended them
Gravelle hopes to find a solution that will be agreeable to all sides
No Chronic Wasting Disease in NWO
Nearly 14-hundred deer heads were tested for chronic wasting disease last year in Ontario.
Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Research Technician Tore Buchanan says 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts.
The results weren't surprising according to Buchanan.
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Research Technician Tore Buchanan says 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts.
The results weren't surprising according to Buchanan.
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
Body Found on Lower Manitou Lake
A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital
on the body of a man found in Lower Manitou Lake, southeast of Kenora.
74 year Ted Davis of Fort Frances disappeared last week while operating a trail groomer
on the lake.
On Saturday afternoon shortly after 1:00, and OPP Dive Team found his body in the
depths of the lake.
Davis was working for Manitou Gold at the time, and was building an ice road.
The Ontario Ministry of Labor is also investigating the accident.
on the body of a man found in Lower Manitou Lake, southeast of Kenora.
74 year Ted Davis of Fort Frances disappeared last week while operating a trail groomer
on the lake.
On Saturday afternoon shortly after 1:00, and OPP Dive Team found his body in the
depths of the lake.
Davis was working for Manitou Gold at the time, and was building an ice road.
The Ontario Ministry of Labor is also investigating the accident.
PeeWee Thistles win Stonewall Tourney
Home ice held no advantage for the Kenora Triple "a" Thistles.
Back at the Thistle Rink after a seven game road trip, the Kenora Midgets
dropped a pair of games to the Interlake Lightning over the weekend.
Yesterday, the Thistles were beaten 6-2.
Saturday night, it was the Lightning over the Thistles 3-1.
The regular season wraps up next weekend with a pair of games at
home for the Kenora Midgets.
Meanwhile, the Kenora Double "a" Peewee Thistles took top honors
from a tournament in Stonewall, Manitoba.
The Thistles beat Morden 3-1 in the A-side final.
Back at the Thistle Rink after a seven game road trip, the Kenora Midgets
dropped a pair of games to the Interlake Lightning over the weekend.
Yesterday, the Thistles were beaten 6-2.
Saturday night, it was the Lightning over the Thistles 3-1.
The regular season wraps up next weekend with a pair of games at
home for the Kenora Midgets.
Meanwhile, the Kenora Double "a" Peewee Thistles took top honors
from a tournament in Stonewall, Manitoba.
The Thistles beat Morden 3-1 in the A-side final.
Saints Girls Volleyball Squad wins Thunder Bay Tourney
A big weekend for the Thomas Aquinas senior girls volleyball team.The Saints were in Thunder Bay for the Thunderwolves Invitational Tournament
at Lakehead University.
T.A. went through the tournament without dropping a set, and won the gold medal with a straight sets win over St. Ignatius from Thunder Bay.
Becky Elliot was named the tournament MVP, while three other members of the Saints
were named to the tournament all-star team.Meanwhile, the Thomas Aquinas Boys hockey team compiled a 2-1 record at a tournament
in Duluth, Minnesota.
The Saints tied for 5th overall out of 15 teams entered in the Junior Gold A tournament.
In their final game, the Saints got by at team from Blaine, Minnesota 4-3.
Meanwhile, the Saints girls hockey team was in Sioux Lookout over the weekend, and skated
to an easy 13-2 victory.
Two Kenora Figure Skaters Qualify for Provincials
Three medals for the Kenora Figure Skating Club at the Festival of Stars in
Sault Ste. Marie.
Kelsey Scribilo won a silver in the Senior Ladies event, and then collected a bronze
in the Gold Triathon.
Julia Withers also placed second in the Silver Triathlon.
Both skaters have now qualified for the Provincial Silver Star Skate in Mississauga
next month.
Sault Ste. Marie.
Kelsey Scribilo won a silver in the Senior Ladies event, and then collected a bronze
in the Gold Triathon.
Julia Withers also placed second in the Silver Triathlon.
Both skaters have now qualified for the Provincial Silver Star Skate in Mississauga
next month.
Hospital looking for new board members
A campaign to attract new members to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital has
been launched.
A number of ads have been posted asking local residents to purchase corporate
members prior to the Hospital Board's Annual General meeting.
Vice-chair of the Hospital board Fred Richardson says its a challenging, but rewarding
job.
Corporate memberships cost just five dollars, but anyone wanting to become a director
on the Hospital Board has to purchase a membership at least 60 days prior to the board
elections in June.
been launched.
A number of ads have been posted asking local residents to purchase corporate
members prior to the Hospital Board's Annual General meeting.
Vice-chair of the Hospital board Fred Richardson says its a challenging, but rewarding
job.
Corporate memberships cost just five dollars, but anyone wanting to become a director
on the Hospital Board has to purchase a membership at least 60 days prior to the board
elections in June.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Government Under Fire for OPP pay raise
The governing Liberals are under fire for agreeing to a 5-percent pay hike for the OPP while demanding a wage freeze from public sector workers.
Municipal leaders across the region have called the increase`irresponsible'' and putting towns and cities, which have to pay for policing, in a tight spot.
Premier Dalton McGuinty is insisting his plan to curb salaries is still on track.
Last spring's budget called for a 2-year freeze on wages for more than a million public sector workers to help fight a record Provincial deficit of about 20-billion dollars.
Municipal leaders across the region have called the increase`irresponsible'' and putting towns and cities, which have to pay for policing, in a tight spot.
Premier Dalton McGuinty is insisting his plan to curb salaries is still on track.
Last spring's budget called for a 2-year freeze on wages for more than a million public sector workers to help fight a record Provincial deficit of about 20-billion dollars.
Hospitals get more funding for joint replacement
The Northwest Local Health Integration Network is promising more money for knee and hip replacement surgeries in Kenora, Fort Frances and Dryden.However, Lake of the Woods District Hospital doesn't think it will be able to take advantage of the of the extra funding.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says they don't have the same demand for the surgeries as other hospitals in the region.
The LHIN's is providing 275 thousand dollars to carry out 40 more knee and hip replacement surgeries in the region.
Local Nurses train in Smoking Cessation Techniques
A valuable day of information for health care professionals across the region.
Roughly 50 people participated in a Nurses Association of Ontario 'Smoke Free' Workshop this week.
Public Health Nurse Sue Wood says their goal was to train nurses so they can improve their smoking cessation and brief intervention techniques.
The Nurses Association stresses when nurses intervene, smokers quit.
Roughly 50 people participated in a Nurses Association of Ontario 'Smoke Free' Workshop this week.
Public Health Nurse Sue Wood says their goal was to train nurses so they can improve their smoking cessation and brief intervention techniques.
The Nurses Association stresses when nurses intervene, smokers quit.
OHA head meets with local hospital CEO's
The Ontario Hospital Association is touring Northwestern Ontario this week.
President Tom Closson met with hospital CEO's from across the region yesterday.
Closson says hospitals continue to struggle with patients taking up beds because
they don't have anywhere else to go.
Closson is also asking for a freeze in salaries for unionized hospital workers.
President Tom Closson met with hospital CEO's from across the region yesterday.
Closson says hospitals continue to struggle with patients taking up beds because
they don't have anywhere else to go.
Closson is also asking for a freeze in salaries for unionized hospital workers.
Camp owner upset with NOTO
It looks like it's a war of words between the Northwestern Ontario Tourist Outfitters and some camp owners in northwestern Ontario.
Paul Boucher of Ogoki Frontier Outpost says many resorts feel betrayed by the outfitters association after their land use permit fees went up 800 percent.
Boucher says NOTO had a choice and they chose wrong.
NOTO was responsible for negotiating the rental fee system with the Provincial government.
Paul Boucher of Ogoki Frontier Outpost says many resorts feel betrayed by the outfitters association after their land use permit fees went up 800 percent.
Boucher says NOTO had a choice and they chose wrong.
NOTO was responsible for negotiating the rental fee system with the Provincial government.
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