For the second weekend in a row, Lake of the Woods will be playing host to a major fishing tournament.
26 teams are entered in the Angler Young Angler fish derby.
Each team is made up of one adult and two children.
Michelle Trudeau is one of the people responsible for organizing theevent and says teams are coming from across North America to fish.
Fishing will begin Saturday morning at 8:30, with final weigh-instaking place at 3:30 on the Kenora Harborfront.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Gilles Bisson Mining Act
The McGuinty Government has set a September 7th deadline for amendments to the Ontario Mining Act.
Northern Ontario MPP Gilles Bisson is outraged as public consultations have just commenced.
Speaking in Sioux Lookout, the NDP member stated they need more time to gather public input.
Bisson is calling on the Liberals to extend the deadline.
Northern Ontario MPP Gilles Bisson is outraged as public consultations have just commenced.
Speaking in Sioux Lookout, the NDP member stated they need more time to gather public input.
Bisson is calling on the Liberals to extend the deadline.
MNR watching Lightning
A lightning show on Wednesday night has the Ministry of Natural Resources keeping a close eye on the fire situation in Northwestern Ontario.
Over a thousand lightning strikes were reported.
Information Officer Debbie McLean says they'll monitor the strikes for any possible fires in the coming days.
McLean says if new fires are being reported they will have enough staff and equipment on hand to deal with them.
Another contingent of fire fighting personel from the region was sent to B.C. yesterday.
Over a thousand lightning strikes were reported.
Information Officer Debbie McLean says they'll monitor the strikes for any possible fires in the coming days.
McLean says if new fires are being reported they will have enough staff and equipment on hand to deal with them.
Another contingent of fire fighting personel from the region was sent to B.C. yesterday.
Compton on AMO
The federal Transport Minister is being urged to establish a central aircraft registry in Canada.
Kenora Mayor Len Compton has been lobbying for such an agency for several years and is hoping to get a meeting with federal officals in Ottawa next week.
Compton says the United States has had such registry for over 80 years.
Compton suggests Kenora would be a perfect location for such an agency due to its central location.
He'll be in Ottawa next week for the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario convention.
Kenora Mayor Len Compton has been lobbying for such an agency for several years and is hoping to get a meeting with federal officals in Ottawa next week.
Compton says the United States has had such registry for over 80 years.
Compton suggests Kenora would be a perfect location for such an agency due to its central location.
He'll be in Ottawa next week for the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario convention.
Rescue North
Rescue North is in need of funds to run its animal shelter.
The charity organization relies on donations from the public, and recently asked Kenora City Council to partner with them in their shelter endeavours.
Spokesperson Jamie Penny says they need a concrete answer from Council by the end of the month, or they will be forced to shut their doors.
Council has decided to create a committee to look at animal control operations within the city and whether it will partner with Rescue North.
The charity organization relies on donations from the public, and recently asked Kenora City Council to partner with them in their shelter endeavours.
Spokesperson Jamie Penny says they need a concrete answer from Council by the end of the month, or they will be forced to shut their doors.
Council has decided to create a committee to look at animal control operations within the city and whether it will partner with Rescue North.
Red Lake Water Levels
Water levels in the Red Lake area are at their highest in more than 30-years.
The record levels could lead to shoreline property damage according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Sections of the Red Lake shoreline are underwater and susceptible to errosion.
Boaters should be on the lookout for floating debris.
Thanks to the heavy rainfall this Summer, more water is entering the system than can be released by the control dam at Snowshoe Rapids.
Sandbags are available free-of-charge at the Red Lake Public Works Yard.
The record levels could lead to shoreline property damage according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Sections of the Red Lake shoreline are underwater and susceptible to errosion.
Boaters should be on the lookout for floating debris.
Thanks to the heavy rainfall this Summer, more water is entering the system than can be released by the control dam at Snowshoe Rapids.
Sandbags are available free-of-charge at the Red Lake Public Works Yard.
Keewatin Beach Closure
All the rain this week is starting to play havoc with local beaches.
Run-off from Wednesday's heavy rainfall had led to high bacterial counts at Keewatin Beach.
The Northwestern Health Unit has posted the beach as unsafe for swimming.
The Health Unit says it will continue routine sampling of the water at Keewatin Beach, but it will remain closed until samples show lower bacterial counts.
Run-off from Wednesday's heavy rainfall had led to high bacterial counts at Keewatin Beach.
The Northwestern Health Unit has posted the beach as unsafe for swimming.
The Health Unit says it will continue routine sampling of the water at Keewatin Beach, but it will remain closed until samples show lower bacterial counts.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Toyota Never Quit Awards
Do you know someone who has a "never quit" spirit?
You can nominate that person for the Toyota Never Quit Awards that recognize people in the community who help better the lives of themselves and others.
Spokesperson Maciek Jaworski says its his company's way of giving back to the community.
Last year's winner was Kenora's very own Renee Brady.
You can nominate that person for the Toyota Never Quit Awards that recognize people in the community who help better the lives of themselves and others.
Spokesperson Maciek Jaworski says its his company's way of giving back to the community.
Last year's winner was Kenora's very own Renee Brady.
Waterline Project
Its going to cost the City of Kenora a bit more money to complete the submarine waterline project between Water Street and Norman.
The two million dollar project will replace the existing waterline and will eventually connect up to Coney Island and the new condodevelopment on Tunnel Island.
Councillor Dave McCann says the extra work will mean an additional 76 thousand dollars for the contract.
He says they also agreed to allow the contract to work seven days a week to complete the project by October 1st.
The two million dollar project will replace the existing waterline and will eventually connect up to Coney Island and the new condodevelopment on Tunnel Island.
Councillor Dave McCann says the extra work will mean an additional 76 thousand dollars for the contract.
He says they also agreed to allow the contract to work seven days a week to complete the project by October 1st.
McMunn Man Autopsy
An autopsy report on a 20 year old McMunn, Manitoba resident determined that he died as a result of drowning.
The post-mortem was conducted yesterday on Braden Paul Andersonafter he was pulled out of the waters of the Red River in Winnipeg.
He was found by family members, who were doing a search of the river after Anderson disappeared over the weekend.
The RCMP says toxicology tests are still being done, but foul play has been ruled out.
The post-mortem was conducted yesterday on Braden Paul Andersonafter he was pulled out of the waters of the Red River in Winnipeg.
He was found by family members, who were doing a search of the river after Anderson disappeared over the weekend.
The RCMP says toxicology tests are still being done, but foul play has been ruled out.
Mining Act Gravelle
Public hearings are taking place this week into the new provinical Mining Act.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and says they wanted to get more input into the legislation before it comes back to Queen's Park.
Hearings began in Toronto and also took place in Sioux Lookout this week.
Consultations will also be held in Thunder Bay and Timmins.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and says they wanted to get more input into the legislation before it comes back to Queen's Park.
Hearings began in Toronto and also took place in Sioux Lookout this week.
Consultations will also be held in Thunder Bay and Timmins.
NAN Chief Stan Beardy Re-elected
A familar face will be back at the helm of the Nishinabe-Aski Nation.
Stan Beardy was elected yesterday during NAN's annual general assembly in Chapleau.
Beardy won his fourth consecutive term and says there's no secretto his success.
Beardy won the election on the second ballot.
He beat out the deputy grand chief of NAN Alvin Fiddler by a vote of 26-20.
Stan Beardy was elected yesterday during NAN's annual general assembly in Chapleau.
Beardy won his fourth consecutive term and says there's no secretto his success.
Beardy won the election on the second ballot.
He beat out the deputy grand chief of NAN Alvin Fiddler by a vote of 26-20.
Power Outages
Hydro One is ready to respond to any possible power outages in Northwestern Ontario today.
The wicked weather conditions often cause power outages, with 700 customers losing power in the Kenora area earlier this morning.
Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've since restored power to their customers but notes they're keeping an eye on the weather.
To report any downed power lines or power outages call Hydro One toll free at 1-888-664-9376.
The wicked weather conditions often cause power outages, with 700 customers losing power in the Kenora area earlier this morning.
Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've since restored power to their customers but notes they're keeping an eye on the weather.
To report any downed power lines or power outages call Hydro One toll free at 1-888-664-9376.
Environment Canada on Weather
Environment Canada has put the Kenora area under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Meterologist Geoff Coulson says people need to take the watch seriously and take proper precautions.
Coulson says they've reported several lightning strikes this morning on Lake of the Woods.
Meterologist Geoff Coulson says people need to take the watch seriously and take proper precautions.
Coulson says they've reported several lightning strikes this morning on Lake of the Woods.
Laidlaw on Weather
Battin' Down the Hatches...Northwestern Ontario can expect more thunder storms and heavy rain fall in the coming days.
Northwoods Broadcasting's Meterologist Bill Laidlaw says the wicked weather won't let up for at least another 48 hours.
Laidlaw says the thunder storms could escalate into a severe weather warning for the region.
Northwoods Broadcasting's Meterologist Bill Laidlaw says the wicked weather won't let up for at least another 48 hours.
Laidlaw says the thunder storms could escalate into a severe weather warning for the region.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Fate of Redneck Regionals
Stompin Tom will not be Stompin in Kenora this fall.
The "Hockey Song" singer was to be part of a "Redneck Festival" in October.
Council put the event on hold which means the deadline to book Connors has past.
Tourism Development Officer Nancy Tulloch says they plan to meet with council in the future to discuss a more stream lined event.
Some councillors felt the seed funding and the name of the festival needed to be changed before proceeding with the event.
The "Hockey Song" singer was to be part of a "Redneck Festival" in October.
Council put the event on hold which means the deadline to book Connors has past.
Tourism Development Officer Nancy Tulloch says they plan to meet with council in the future to discuss a more stream lined event.
Some councillors felt the seed funding and the name of the festival needed to be changed before proceeding with the event.
Daycare Rate Increases
Expect to pay more this fall to enroll your child in city-run daycare programs.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Count Me In
Time is running out to register for the Count-Me-In Conservation Challenge.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
B.C. Fires
More than 600 Ministry of Natural Resources personnel are helping crews wrestle with forest fires in British Columbia.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
H1N1 Meeting
Members of the Federal Government's Health Care Committee will be meeting today to talk about H1N1.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
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