Thursday, June 14, 2012

Northern Rendez Vous Starts Tonight

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Some pretty sporty vehicles will be driving around town today. The Northern Rendezvous will be making its ever appearance in Kenora sta...

Public School Board Approves 2012-2013 Budget

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Just a slight increase in spending this year for the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board. Trustees approved an 85.2 million dollar ...

Council debates Harborfront Tent Capacity

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A new document called the Harborfront Tent Users Guide is generating quite a bit of discussion at the council table. Fire Chief Warren ...

NOMA Applauds new Electricity Rate

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The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is giving its thumbs up to a new industrial electricity rate announced by the province this ...

Fire Fighter Recalls Sandy Lake Airplane Fire

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A harrowing tale from a Sandy Lake firefighter involved in yesterday's blaze at the community airport. Ringo Fiddler says a Wasaya...

Ivan the Eye Van Returns for a 40th year

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An anniversary for the CNIB's Eye Van. The medical mobile eye care unit is back on the road for its 40th year. Executive Direct...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

13TH Triple Play Take A Kids Fishing Day this Saturday

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Wanted: a couple of good anglers to take a kid fishing. Triple Play will hold its 13th annual Take A Kid Fishing day this weekend. ...

TSB to Looking Sandy Lake Airplane Fire

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Details are emerging after a Wasaya Airways plane that was destroyed by a fire yesterday. The Hawker was off-loading fuel at the Sandy...

Lake of the Woods Control Board to Hold Open House tonight

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Water levels continue to rise on Lake of the Woods. The lake level went up about three inches this past week and are expected to go up ...

Council to Approve Outdoor Patio Policy

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City council will once again try to pass regulations to allow outdoor patios on municipal property. The Property and Planning met yeste...

Public School Board Promises a Computer for almost Every Student

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The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is getting into computers in a big way. Starting this fall, every student from grade four t...

Longboating for Head Safety

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With summer around the corner, it's prime time for helmet safety. Mike Harris and Jeff Abbot are making a difference by long board...

Hydro Re-Stored to Thousands of Hydro One Customers

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Hundreds of residents living between Emo to Kenora were in the dark for several hours yesterday. The outage began just before 4:00 yest...

Public School Board approves French Immersion

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Trustees with the public school board have approved a couple of significant changes to the schooling landscape in Kenora. Beaver Brae w...

Big Fines for Fort Frances Hunting Guide

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A Fort Frances guide is in hot water for his hunting practices. Grant Gustafson has been fined 40-thousand dollars for charges relatin...

Province Promises Cheaper Industrial Electricity Rates

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The Provincial Government is providing new and existing businesses with cheaper electricity rates. Minister of Natural Resources Michae...

Wasaya Plane Destroyed by fire

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Only one wing is left after a Wasaya Airways plane was completely destroyed in a fire yesterday afternoon. The company says the aircraf...

Con College Holds Spring Convocation

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Confederation College's class of 2012 has collected their diplomas. A total of 32 students graduated yesterday morning from the L...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

OPP Investigate Stolen Boating Gear

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The OPP are investigating the theft of some items from a boat in Minaki. Police say last night, someone stopped by a Front Street resid...

City Council Looking at Expanded Bow Hunt for Deer

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The City of Kenora continues to grapple with our expanding deer population. Council has agreed to expand the time period for a bow hunt...