Kenora M-P Greg Rickford is critical over what he says is the N-D-P's failure to support the government's economic action plan.
Both the federal government and provincial governments have been announcing grants for northwestern Ontario in recent weeks.
The Conservative M-P says 80 per cent of the government's plan has been implemented.
Rickford says the millions of dollars that have flowed to northwestern Ontario can only help the area prosper.
Friday, July 10, 2009
NOHFC Mining Funding
The Northern Ontario Heritage Funding is providing 120 thousand dollars to help expand the market for companies that support the mining industry in the region.
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation will be spearheading a research project.
Northern Development and Mines Minister, Michael Gravelle says mining supply and services are definitely growth areas for the province.
Gravelle says the North Economic Development Corporation will be working with companies in the region to determine which global markets could provide the greatest opportunities for growth.
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation will be spearheading a research project.
Northern Development and Mines Minister, Michael Gravelle says mining supply and services are definitely growth areas for the province.
Gravelle says the North Economic Development Corporation will be working with companies in the region to determine which global markets could provide the greatest opportunities for growth.
Possible Tornado
Environment Canada suspects a tornado may have touched down in the Ear Falls area.
Two people are dead and five others were injured at a tourist camp on Lac Seul.
Two people are dead and five others were injured at a tourist camp on Lac Seul.
At least three cabins at Fisherman's Cove were destroyed by a storm that passed through the area last night.
Geoff Coulson says early indications suggest it was a tornado.
O-P-P also says one person from the camp is still unaccounted for.
Hydro One Power Outage
Several Hydro One customers in the Kenora area are without power this morning.
Shortly after midnight last night, 138 Kenora residents lost their power.
Spokesperson Cory Labbatt says the power outage affects Main land and island residents.
A Hydro One crew is flying to the island this morning, and hopes to restore the power.
Shortly after midnight last night, 138 Kenora residents lost their power.
Spokesperson Cory Labbatt says the power outage affects Main land and island residents.
A Hydro One crew is flying to the island this morning, and hopes to restore the power.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A New Boil Water Advisory Issued
Yet another boil water advisory has been issued in the City of Kenora.
This is the second advisory in less than a week.
Operations manager Rick Perchuck says a power outage this morning resulted in low water pressure in the city's distribution system.
Perchuck says they will be carrying out work on the the water holding tank on 4th Street North over the next three to four weeks, so there is still the possibility of more boil water advisories, if the power goes outagain for any length of time.
The advisory is expected to be in effect right through the weekend.
This is the second advisory in less than a week.
Operations manager Rick Perchuck says a power outage this morning resulted in low water pressure in the city's distribution system.
Perchuck says they will be carrying out work on the the water holding tank on 4th Street North over the next three to four weeks, so there is still the possibility of more boil water advisories, if the power goes outagain for any length of time.
The advisory is expected to be in effect right through the weekend.
Free Fishing Weekend
Its time to grab the fishing rod and head out to the lake.
Its National Fishing Week and Spokesperson Mike Melnyk says the goal is to get more people interested in the activity.
License free fishing will be held throughout the Region July 10th to 12th.
For fishing tips you can log onto www.catchfishing.com.
Its National Fishing Week and Spokesperson Mike Melnyk says the goal is to get more people interested in the activity.
License free fishing will be held throughout the Region July 10th to 12th.
For fishing tips you can log onto www.catchfishing.com.
Whiskey Jack Forest Licence
Ontario's Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says she'spleased with the progress she's seen to date on the Cooperative Forest Licence for the Whiskey Jack Forest north of Kenora.
The MNR had hoped to have the forest licence ready to roll out by thispast April.
Cansfield admits the process has been time consuming, but she's satisfied with the process that they're engaged in.
The province plans to merge the Whiskey Jack and Kenora Forests under one co-operative forest licence, which will involve forest companies,first nation communities and other local stakeholders.
The MNR had hoped to have the forest licence ready to roll out by thispast April.
Cansfield admits the process has been time consuming, but she's satisfied with the process that they're engaged in.
The province plans to merge the Whiskey Jack and Kenora Forests under one co-operative forest licence, which will involve forest companies,first nation communities and other local stakeholders.
Odd Jobs Week
Northwestern Ontario's Service Canada Youth Employment Centre's are promoting odd jobs in their communities.
It's Odd Jobs Week in Ontario.
Local Youth Services Officer Dayna Debenedet says they want to encourage local businesses to consider hiring a youth even for just a few hours.
The Kenora Youth Employment Centre is located in the Market Square and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4pm.
It's Odd Jobs Week in Ontario.
Local Youth Services Officer Dayna Debenedet says they want to encourage local businesses to consider hiring a youth even for just a few hours.
The Kenora Youth Employment Centre is located in the Market Square and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4pm.
Fire and Emergency Services Plan
The City of Kenora has a massive new emergency plan.
A final draft of the 130 page document was presented to Kenora citycouncil this week.
Kenora's chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Warren Brinkman saysthey will be providing copies of the plan to other agencies throughout the community.
Brinkman says the plan outlines every emergency scenario, including what to do during a pandemic.
He adds that while the city has a role to play in any major outbreak, it will be following the lead of the Northwestern Health Unit.
A final draft of the 130 page document was presented to Kenora citycouncil this week.
Kenora's chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Warren Brinkman saysthey will be providing copies of the plan to other agencies throughout the community.
Brinkman says the plan outlines every emergency scenario, including what to do during a pandemic.
He adds that while the city has a role to play in any major outbreak, it will be following the lead of the Northwestern Health Unit.
Pikangikum Funding
The community of Pikangikum is getting funding from the provincialgovernment to help build a new multi-purpose center.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing another 485 thousanddollars to the project.
It had also pledged just over 500 thousand dollars last year.
Pikangikum says its building a facility that will include a gymnasium, a fitness complex, and a early childhood center.
The community says it will be promoting healthy lifestyles with thedevelopment of the multi-purpose center.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing another 485 thousanddollars to the project.
It had also pledged just over 500 thousand dollars last year.
Pikangikum says its building a facility that will include a gymnasium, a fitness complex, and a early childhood center.
The community says it will be promoting healthy lifestyles with thedevelopment of the multi-purpose center.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Farmers Market
Over 75 vendors will be selling their wares under the big tent on the Kenora Harbourfront this Wednesday.
The community is welcoming back the Farmers Market.
The farmers market will open at 9am and close at 2:30 in the afternoon.
The community is welcoming back the Farmers Market.
The farmers market will open at 9am and close at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Sioux Narrows Fatality
A 23 year old St. Catharines man is dead after being reported missing onLake of the Woods last week.
The OPP says they were contacted by Totem Lodge after one of theiremployees failed to show up for work.
He could not be located and was reported as missing.
The OPP's Emergency Response Team was called in and began a search of the area.
The body of the 23 year old was found near the shore.
The OPP says they were contacted by Totem Lodge after one of theiremployees failed to show up for work.
He could not be located and was reported as missing.
The OPP's Emergency Response Team was called in and began a search of the area.
The body of the 23 year old was found near the shore.
Body Found Sioux Narrows
A 23 year old St. Catharines man is dead after being reported missing onLake of the Woods last week.
The OPP says they were contacted by Totem Lodge after one of theiremployees failed to show up for work.
He could not be located and was reported as missing.
The OPP's Emergency Response Team was called in and began a search of the area.
The body of the 23 year old was found near the shore.
The OPP says they were contacted by Totem Lodge after one of theiremployees failed to show up for work.
He could not be located and was reported as missing.
The OPP's Emergency Response Team was called in and began a search of the area.
The body of the 23 year old was found near the shore.
Recreation Centre Rates
Its going to cost more to rent ice, swim, work out, or rent rooms at theKenora Rec. Center starting this fall.
Kenora City council has tentatively approved a number of rate increases at the recreation facility.
Colleen Neil is the city's recreation manager and says many of the rateshave remained unchanged for years.
Neil adds that ice rental rates will go up about five percent across the board starting in September.
This is the first rate increase since 2007.
Kenora City council has tentatively approved a number of rate increases at the recreation facility.
Colleen Neil is the city's recreation manager and says many of the rateshave remained unchanged for years.
Neil adds that ice rental rates will go up about five percent across the board starting in September.
This is the first rate increase since 2007.
NOHFC Arts Money
A community-based arts project is getting a shot in the arm from theNorthern Ontario Heritage Fund.
The Community Arts and Heritage Education Project is getting a grant for 30 thousand dollars to support its efforts.
Northern Development and Mines Minister, Michael Gravelle says thefunding will help expand the work of the arts group.
Gravelle says the funding will bring workshops and seminars in artseducation into northern communities.
The Community ARts and Heritage Education Project currently haspartners across the region, including Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances,Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout.
The Community Arts and Heritage Education Project is getting a grant for 30 thousand dollars to support its efforts.
Northern Development and Mines Minister, Michael Gravelle says thefunding will help expand the work of the arts group.
Gravelle says the funding will bring workshops and seminars in artseducation into northern communities.
The Community ARts and Heritage Education Project currently haspartners across the region, including Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances,Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout.
Thieves in Sioux Narrows
The OPP is investigating a rash of thefts in the Sioux Narrows area.
Police say in one instance, some money was stolen from the cashregister of a business in the town.
The provincial police say they have also received numerous complaintsof camps being broken into, but at this point, its unclear what might have been stolen.
The OPP say alcohol, electronic items and firearms are the usual targetsof thieves and cottage owners are reminded to take appropriate steps to protect their property.
Police say in one instance, some money was stolen from the cashregister of a business in the town.
The provincial police say they have also received numerous complaintsof camps being broken into, but at this point, its unclear what might have been stolen.
The OPP say alcohol, electronic items and firearms are the usual targetsof thieves and cottage owners are reminded to take appropriate steps to protect their property.
No Free Passes
Kenora City Council is balking at giving medical students and internsfree passes to use the wellness center at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue at a committee meeting thisweek.
He suggests the free passes are a good way of attracting medicalprofessionals to the community.
However, other councillors don't think the city should be footing thebill for the passes, especially since the Rec. Center is already operatingwith a sizable deficit.
In the end, council agreed that if other organizations, like the Economic Development Commission, want to pay the cost of the passes, that would be acceptible.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue at a committee meeting thisweek.
He suggests the free passes are a good way of attracting medicalprofessionals to the community.
However, other councillors don't think the city should be footing thebill for the passes, especially since the Rec. Center is already operatingwith a sizable deficit.
In the end, council agreed that if other organizations, like the Economic Development Commission, want to pay the cost of the passes, that would be acceptible.
Recreation Centre Review
A Winnipeg company has been hired by the City of Kenora to review recreational services and facilities in the community.
Scatliff, Miller and Murray Incorporated had the only complete bidto do the work.
It will cost the city 50 thousand dollars for the study to be completed.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says the report will not only focus on the mechanical health of Rec. Center, but also the services provided in the facility.
Its expected the study will be complete by the fall.
Scatliff, Miller and Murray Incorporated had the only complete bidto do the work.
It will cost the city 50 thousand dollars for the study to be completed.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says the report will not only focus on the mechanical health of Rec. Center, but also the services provided in the facility.
Its expected the study will be complete by the fall.
Forest Fires Human Caused
Two new forest fires were reported in northwestern Ontario yesterday, both caused by people.
One of the human caused fires was in the Kenora District and has been put out.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean reminds the public to follow the rules when burning grass and brush.
The forest fire hazard is high across much of the Kenora District.
One of the human caused fires was in the Kenora District and has been put out.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean reminds the public to follow the rules when burning grass and brush.
The forest fire hazard is high across much of the Kenora District.
Kenora Swimming Sharks
14 swimmers from Kenora brought home 40 medals between them.
Paige Murphy: 2 gold, 5 silver, 1bronze
Michelle Balcaen: 2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Kaity Inookee: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze
Alex Olsen: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Ronan Cameron: 3 gold, 2 silver
Chetenne Cameron: 2 Gold, 2 bronze
Conor O'Flaherty: 1Gold
Sara Marcine: 1 bronze
Tasha Schabler: 1 Bronze
Winnie Boucha: 1 silver
Bryce Jones: 1 bronze
Paige Murphy: 2 gold, 5 silver, 1bronze
Michelle Balcaen: 2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Kaity Inookee: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze
Alex Olsen: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Ronan Cameron: 3 gold, 2 silver
Chetenne Cameron: 2 Gold, 2 bronze
Conor O'Flaherty: 1Gold
Sara Marcine: 1 bronze
Tasha Schabler: 1 Bronze
Winnie Boucha: 1 silver
Bryce Jones: 1 bronze
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