Thursday, January 20, 2011

Provincial Women's Curling Championships Coming to Kenora

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The Kenora Curling Club has landed another prestigious event. The 2012 Ontario women's curling championships will be coming to town ne...

KDSB wants Ombudsman to look at local Ambulence Issues

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An ombudsman review of private companies that transfer hundreds of thousands of non-critical patients will have no impact on operations loca...

Police Board looks at Illegal Taxi Issue

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The issue of illegal taxis operating in the City of Kenora has been brought to the attention of the Police Services Board. Mayor Dave Ca...

More Money for FedNor

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The Federal Government is adding just over 1.1 million dollars to FedNor. Industry Minister Tony Clement made the announcement yesterday ...

Snowmobile Safety Week

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The Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs are asking snowmobilers to make smart choices this winter. This i...

Wasacase back as Chair of Kenora Police Services Board

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A familiar face is back as chair of the Kenora Police Services Board. Colin Wasacase was acclaimed to the position yesterday. Wasacase t...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Weedless Wednesday

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Today is Weedless Wednesday a day when people are encouraged to try and kick their smoking habit. Dr. Karen Mazurski is a local anti-smok...

Changes in store for FedNOR?

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Major changes may be in store for Northern Ontario's funding body. There are reports that top officials with FedNor have been sequest...

Freedom of the City Distinction being Sought

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Its kind of like getting the key to the city. Kenora's 116th Independant Field Battery has requested the honorary designation of Freedo...

Not too late for a flu shot

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Northwestern Health Unit's medical officer of health says the new strain of flu concerning health officials this year isn't posing m...

City continues to seek funding for Harborfront Tent

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The City of Kenora is doing what it can to make a year-round tent on the Kenora Harborfront a reality. Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says w...

Snow removal budget tapped out

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All the snow this winter has been hard on the City of Kenora's Budget. Mayor Dave Canfield says if its keeps snowing, at some point ...

Funding Sought for Early Learning programs

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The Kenora District Services Board says it wants the Ministry of Education to come up with some capital funds renovate schools in the regio...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Police Issue Warning about local Ice Conditions

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Despite the recent cold weather, the OPP are warning local residents to make sure of ice conditions before you venture out on local lakes ...

New Chair chosen for Kenora District Services Board

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A total revamping of the Kenora District Services Board. Ten new faces sit on the 13-member Board of Directors. Returning member Phil V...

Big Pledge for Harborfront Tent

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A local business man is putting his money where his mouth is. Bruce Krawicki from Best Way Rentals says he would like the City of Kenora to...

Foul Play Ruled out in fatal fire

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Residents of a close-knit remote northwestern Ontario First Nation of Summer Beaver are mourning the loss of  two infants in a house fire. ...

Dryden City Council Votes against Police Costing

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Dryden Council has endorsed the Municipal Police Services as the law enforcement agency of choice. Council voted 3 against 1 in favour of...

Abitibi Vows more Cost-Cutting

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AbitibiBowater is planning further cost cutting at some of its Canadian mills. C-E-O Richard Garneau says with the Canadian dollar hoverin...

Crimestoppers turns 25 in NWO

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The Crimestoppers program in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota is celebrating a major milestone this year. It turns 25 year old...