Friday, August 16, 2013

New Telephone Fraud in Kenora

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A free trip this is not. Kenora O.P.P say a telephone fraud in the city is claiming to give away a free trip from a local business. Po...

City Council Ready for AMO Meeting

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Making our voices heard. 5 members of city council will be attending next weeks Association of Municipalities of Ontario meeting. Mayo...

Mike Richards Donates $17,000

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Another huge success at the Mike Richards Charity Golf Tournament. A cheque presentation was held where Mike Richards donated over $17,0...

MP Rickford Responds to R.O.F Concerns

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Greg Rickford isn't saying if the Harper Government will join the province and First Nations at the Ring of Fire bargaining table.   ...

Red Lake Teacher Receives ETFO Award

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An honour for Jeff Holmes, who spent many years teaching in Red Lake. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has presented him wi...

Nishinawbe-Aski Police Appoint New Chief

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The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is welcoming their new chief. Terry Armstrong will take over effective September 3rd, replacing Robert H...

Health Unit Offers Up Septic System Advice

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Regular maintenance can help save your septic system. Doug Vergunst is the Chief Building Official with the Northwestern Health Unit, an...
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Treaty 3 Commemorates CJ Residential School

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 A milestone day for residential school survivors in Treaty 3. A commemoration ceremony was held at the site of the Cecilia Jeffrey Reside...

New Safety Initiative in School Buses

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The Northwest Student Services Consortium is making sure no kid is left behind. The Consortium has adopted the empty/checked safety i...

Campbell Demands MNR's Long Term Plan

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The MPP for Kenora-Rainy River says the Province needs to fully disclose its plans for the Ministry of Natural Resources. This week the go...

MNR Offers Black Bear Hunting Safety Tips

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The Black bear hunting season in Northwestern Ontario is officially underway. And Ministry of Natural Resources Spokesperson Debbie MacL...

FedNor Invests in Ring of Fire

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The Harper government is providing more Ring of Fire related funding in the area.   FedNor Minister Greg Rickford says 4.4-million dollars...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Minimum Wage Campaign Growing in Ontario

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A coalition of groups across the province want to see Ontario's minimum wage hit 14-dollars an hour. Demonstrations in several ci...

Northwest LHIN Reappoints 2 Members

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The Northwest Local Health Integration Network has reappointed 2 members to it's board of directors. Dennis Gushalak of Ear Falls an...

Treaty 3 Commemorates Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School

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Grand Council Treaty 3 is commemorating the students affected by the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School. The gathering gets underway today...

Council Defers Decision on Flying Lanterns

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Kenora city council has deferred a resolution to ban the sale of flying lanterns. Council has decided to do more research before request...

Businesses Seek New Loading Zone

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Businesses on Bernier Drive are seeking a new loading zone. Kathy Oberg is with the Brown and Associates Planning Group and says the con...

Forest Fire Season Remains Quiet

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This year's forest fire season in Northwestern Ontario is far from over. Ministry of Natural Resources Spokesperson Debbie MacLean say...

MNR Cutting 102 Jobs

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Some bad news for the Ministry of Natural Resources. A number of jobs are being cut including 3 positions here in Kenora. The moves co...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Walleye Classic Casts Off in Minaki

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The fishing tournament season is continuing. The Gary Roach Pro-Team Walleye Classic takes to the waters of Minaki this weekend. Organ...