Thursday, January 13, 2011

More snow on the way

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Be prepared to do some shovelling over the next couple of days. The Kenora area is going to get a steady dose of snow. Bill Laidlaw from...

Habitat for Humanity looking for Council Support

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Habitat for Humanity is trying to convince the City of Kenora to donate some land for a non-profit housing project. Ralph Page is one of ...

Arthurs no longer Acting Medical Officer of Health

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Ontario's Health Minister has finally signed off on Dr. James Arthurs credentials, 2-years after the Northwestern Health Unit hired him....

Council request review of District Services Board

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Kenora City Council plans to ask the provincial government to conduct a review of the services provided by the Kenora District Services Boa...

Black Sturgeon Water Quality Study Completed

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A two year study of Black Sturgeon Lake shows water quality is actually pretty good. Ryan Haines was contracted by the city to conduct the...

Thistles upset the Wild

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The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles may have played their best game of the year. The Thistles upset the Winnipeg Wild 3-0 last ...

Kenora Skiiers medal at NorWOSSA Cross Country Championships

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Some good results from Kenora cross-country skiiers at the NorWOSSA ski Championships in Dryden. Sami Burkhart from Thomas Aquinas placed...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Work on New OPP Forensics Lab expected to start this year

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Work is expected to begin sooner, rather than later on a new OPP forensics labratory out by the Kenora By-Pass. The city's planning ...

Public School Board defends Evergreen Closure

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The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says it followed its own procedures when it decided to close Evergreen School. The public sch...

Montague released from Thunder Bay Jail

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Former Dryden Gunsmith Bruce Montague is out of jail and has returned home. Montague is embroiled in a fight over the Federal long gun re...

Council unsure how to finance new fire hall

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Kenora City Council says it wants a more thorough discussion about its financing options for the new Kenora Fire Hall. Administration is...

kenora hockey teams split against Fort and Dryden

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The Kenora Senior Thistles had a tough night on the road. The Allan Cup hosts were in Fort Frances last night and were doubled up 10-5 by t...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Status of Women Committee Visits NWO

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A federal committee focusing on violence against aboriginal women will be paying a visit to northwestern Ontario this week. The Status of...

OPP investigate Snowmobile Accident

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OPP are once again asking outdoor enthusiasts to take it easy when hitting the trails. Kenora OPP say an 11-year-old girl is in Hospital ...

Hospital Bed Shortage Easing

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Lake of the Woods District Hospital says its seen a slight easing of its bed shortage. Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says at the ...

Northern Harbor seeking support for expansion

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A local businessman is looking for support from city council for his plans to expand Northern Harbor. Gary Hall is looking to add 400 doc...

Thistle Pavillion due for renovations

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The Thistle Pavillion is due for some much needed renovations. City council is being asked to support the work, which includes replacing...

New Fire Hall ready to move into

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It looks like Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department will be moving into the new fire hall on Barsky's Hill a few days ahea...
Monday, January 10, 2011

Hospital ready to comply with new legislation

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Lake of the Woods District Hospital says its nearly 70 percent compliant with new patient care legislation drafted by the provincial governm...

Just over 50 percent of hospital workers have flu shot

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Concern has been raised about the number of employees at Lake of the Woods District Hospital who have received a flu shot this year. Chief...