Friday, August 17, 2012

NOMA Applauds new Infrastructure Fund

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The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is hoping for more details this weekend about a new infrastructure program. The province...

Non-Profit Housing Boards to Merge

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More than a decade after Kenora, Keewatin and Jaffray Melick amalgamated, a move is afoot to merge the Non-Profit Housing Corporations. ...

Household Hazardous Waste Day Sunday

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This might be a good weekend to clean out the garage. The City of Kenora is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day a...

Arson Charges Laid in Sioux Narrows

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A 25-year old woman remains in custody and is charged with arson. Provincial Police laid the charge after investigating a rash of fire...

Fire Hazard Drops to Low across NWO

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Cooler temperatures and rain throughout the rgion are keeping the forest fire situation at bay. There were no new fires confirmed yeste...

OPP Look At Programs to Combat Drug Crime

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The Kenora OPP are looking at a couple of new programs to try and reduce the amount of crime caused by drug and alcohol abuse. Inspecto...

KPDSB Says Deal Not Possible Before Classes Begin

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The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says there's no way it will reach an agreement with local teachers before the start of the ...

DSAB Looking to Trim Draft Budget

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Municipalities in the Kenora District Could be looking at another increase in the amount it pays for social services. The Kenora Distri...

Head Injury Symposium Tomorrow

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Hockey experts are gathering in Dryden tomorrow for a one day symposium on head injuries. NHL legend Ken Dryden is the keynote speaker...

109th NWIRA Regatta Starts Today on Rabbit Lake

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Another weekend, another major sporting event in Kenora. The 109th annual Northwestern International Rowing Regatta begins this mornin...
Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welfare Rates Declining in the Kenora District

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The number of people relying on welfare in the Kenora District is dropping. The Kenora District Services board says its seen a decrease...

Campaign to Save the ELA Continues

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The fight to save the Experimental Lakes are isn't over yet. Diane Orihel is leading the crusade to save the outdoor laboratory east ...

NOTO Suggests Visitor Numbers are Up

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The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association is reporting a slightly better tourist season this summer. Executive Director Doug...

Rainy River Wants to Buy Tourism Center

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The town of Rainy River is expressing interest in taking ownership of one of Ontario's now-shuttered tourism centres. The centre in...

Changes Planned for Downtown Parking

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The City of Kenora is once again tinkering with is Parking Policy to try and free up more space in downtown Kenora. Council has agreed ...

New Policy Guide For White Cap Pavillion

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It took a while, but the city has finally come out with a user's guide for the White Cap Pavillion. The guide outlines exactly how ...

Bike Ride for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

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Two firefighters are going a step farther to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Atikokan firefighter Graham Warburton and Dryden...

Treaty #3 Upset with Dryden Hospital

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The Grand Chief of Grand Council Treaty 3 says he's disappointed with the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Chief Warren White says ...

Yesno Elected NAN Grand Chief

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One of the original founders of the Nishinabe Aski Nation is now its head man. Harvey Yesno was elected yesterday as grand chief during ...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Union Seeks Court Injunction against Daycare Closure

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The Union representing the 17 workers at the Castle of Learning Daycare Center say it plans to get an injunction against the closure. C...