A 29-year-old Winnipeg man is charged with a non-criminal offence following an accident in northern Ontario that left one man dead.
A pick-up truck crashed into a small car on Highway 17 on Wednesday, about 50 kilometres east of White River.
The crash killed the car driver -- 46-year-old Alexander Duffittof Fox Creek, Alberta.
The pick-up driver -- who was charged with ``drive left of centre'' -- and two other men suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Bears Fort Frances
Black bears not expected to go into hibernation for at least another month and Fort Frances residents are being warned to watchout for prowling bruins.
Bylaw enforcement officer Arlene Byrnes says numbers are on parwith last year.
By the time bears started going into hibernation last October, the town had received a total of 40 reports.
Byrnes says residents should avoid attracting bears to their property by doing things such as picking apples have fallen off trees and can attract bears.
Bylaw enforcement officer Arlene Byrnes says numbers are on parwith last year.
By the time bears started going into hibernation last October, the town had received a total of 40 reports.
Byrnes says residents should avoid attracting bears to their property by doing things such as picking apples have fallen off trees and can attract bears.
Abitibi Bowater
Fort Frances couldn't be spared from the latest cost cutting measures announced by Abitibi-Bowater.
The Montreal-based company is halting production at its commercial printing paper plant in Fort Frances effective October 31st.
A total of 75 employees will be impacted.
It is one of four operations across the country to be shutdown.
The Montreal-based company is halting production at its commercial printing paper plant in Fort Frances effective October 31st.
A total of 75 employees will be impacted.
It is one of four operations across the country to be shutdown.
Schools Building Schools
Schools building schools.
That's the new program being put on by Rotary and area highschools.
St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplin Dean Woodbeck says he's happy to help fundraise for a new school in Guatamala.
Dryden Highschool and Queen Elizabeth High School in Sioux Lookout will also be fundraising for the project.
That's the new program being put on by Rotary and area highschools.
St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplin Dean Woodbeck says he's happy to help fundraise for a new school in Guatamala.
Dryden Highschool and Queen Elizabeth High School in Sioux Lookout will also be fundraising for the project.
Greyhound Rickford
Kenora MP Greg Rickford is hopeful a resolution will be reached between the Provincial Governments and Greyhound Canada.
The bus company stated that they are having meaningful dialogue with the Manitoba Government.
Rickford says they are encouraging the Ontario Government to do the same.
The bus company's recent threat was aimed at squeezing 15 million dollars a year in subsidies out of the provincial governments.
Greyhound hopes to talk with the Ontario government soon, warning it could still pull the plug in December if things don't work out.
The bus company stated that they are having meaningful dialogue with the Manitoba Government.
Rickford says they are encouraging the Ontario Government to do the same.
The bus company's recent threat was aimed at squeezing 15 million dollars a year in subsidies out of the provincial governments.
Greyhound hopes to talk with the Ontario government soon, warning it could still pull the plug in December if things don't work out.
Pandemic Planning
Schools in the Kenora area are bracing for an increase in flu activity this fall.
The Northwestern Health Unit has set up a pandemic planning team to try and prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District School Board, Phylis Aikre says they are doing their best to be prepared.
Aikre says they are no considering any school closures this year due to thethreat of the Swine Flu.
She adds that they have been asked to contact the Health Unit if more than10 percent of a school's population comes down with the flu.
The Northwestern Health Unit has set up a pandemic planning team to try and prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District School Board, Phylis Aikre says they are doing their best to be prepared.
Aikre says they are no considering any school closures this year due to thethreat of the Swine Flu.
She adds that they have been asked to contact the Health Unit if more than10 percent of a school's population comes down with the flu.
EQAO Results KPDSB
Mixed results for local schools in the most recent Education, Quality and Accountability reading, writing and math tests.
Almost every elementary school in the Kenora area saw its math test scores improve, with the public andseparate school boards seeing their results exceed the provincial standard.
Larry Hope is the director of education with the public school board and says for the most part they are pleased with the progress they've seen.
The results show an increase of six percent in grade three math results compared to last year in the public school system.
Almost every elementary school in the Kenora area saw its math test scores improve, with the public andseparate school boards seeing their results exceed the provincial standard.
Larry Hope is the director of education with the public school board and says for the most part they are pleased with the progress they've seen.
The results show an increase of six percent in grade three math results compared to last year in the public school system.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Union Gas Rates
Union Gas customers in northwestern Ontario will be getting a break on their bills in October.
Company spokesperson Andrea Stass says the Ontario Energy Board is allowing Union Gas to lower rates for the fourth time this year.
Stass attributes the decrease in rate to increased supplies of natural gas.
Company spokesperson Andrea Stass says the Ontario Energy Board is allowing Union Gas to lower rates for the fourth time this year.
Stass attributes the decrease in rate to increased supplies of natural gas.
Rickford on Election
Kenora MP Greg Rickford feels Canada will be spared another election.
A confidence vote will be introduced in Parliment on Friday, with the Bloc throwing their support behind the Conservatives.
Rickford is fairly sure the NDP will throw in their support as well.
The Liberals are the only party determined to vote against the Government on Friday.
A confidence vote will be introduced in Parliment on Friday, with the Bloc throwing their support behind the Conservatives.
Rickford is fairly sure the NDP will throw in their support as well.
The Liberals are the only party determined to vote against the Government on Friday.
Recreation Centre After School Program
After school programs in the City of Kenora have been given a boost from the provincial government.
The Ministry of Health Promotion has announced it will be giving the recreation department 58 thousand dollars to run the programs this year.
Recreation manager, Colleen Neil says they will be offering after schoolactivities at four schools.
Neil says Kenora is one of the few communities in the region to receive the funding.
After school programs are currently offered at Valleyview, King George, Pope John Paul and Evergreen.
The Ministry of Health Promotion has announced it will be giving the recreation department 58 thousand dollars to run the programs this year.
Recreation manager, Colleen Neil says they will be offering after schoolactivities at four schools.
Neil says Kenora is one of the few communities in the region to receive the funding.
After school programs are currently offered at Valleyview, King George, Pope John Paul and Evergreen.
Catholic School Board Enrollment
Catholic schools in Kenora and Red Lake are now all under the direction of one school Board.
The Kenora Cathlic District School Board merged with the St. Joseph's Boardin Red Lake over the summer.
Phylis Aikre is the director of Education and says they still aren't sure whatthe economic impact is going to be on the board.
The new board has 13 hundred and 79 students enrolled in Kenora Schools this year, plus 114 in Red Lake.
The Kenora Cathlic District School Board merged with the St. Joseph's Boardin Red Lake over the summer.
Phylis Aikre is the director of Education and says they still aren't sure whatthe economic impact is going to be on the board.
The new board has 13 hundred and 79 students enrolled in Kenora Schools this year, plus 114 in Red Lake.
Fort Frances Portal
Fort Frances is looking to take part in an Internet-based projectthat town officials hope will attract more residents.
Twenty-six municipalities in northwestern Ontario have alreadypartnered for the Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal Project.
Fort Frances development officer Geoff Gillon says the site will have all the information pertaining to immigration to northwest Ontario.
Gillon says the town must now determine what type of immigrant it's looking for.
Twenty-six municipalities in northwestern Ontario have alreadypartnered for the Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal Project.
Fort Frances development officer Geoff Gillon says the site will have all the information pertaining to immigration to northwest Ontario.
Gillon says the town must now determine what type of immigrant it's looking for.
Wawa Fatal
One person is dead following a crash near Wawa.
Two vehicles collided on Highway 17 yesterday about 45 kilometres north of the community.
O-P-P say the person killed was from outside Ontario.
Three other people were taken to hospital in Wawa.
The highway was closed to traffic until mid-afternoon.
Two vehicles collided on Highway 17 yesterday about 45 kilometres north of the community.
O-P-P say the person killed was from outside Ontario.
Three other people were taken to hospital in Wawa.
The highway was closed to traffic until mid-afternoon.
Greyhound Saga
Greyhound is backing off its threat to stop serving Manitoba and northern Ontario -- at least for now.
Two weeks ago, the bus company said it would drop routes in those areas by October 2nd if it didn't get 15 million dollars a year in government subsidies.
Since then Greyhound says it has had positive talks with Manitoba government officials on a short-term solution to the company's financial woes.
Greyhound says it also hopes to meet with Ontario government officials in the coming days.
But if no subsidy deal is reached, Greyhound warns that it will proceed with plans to drop service in northwestern Ontario on December 2nd.
Two weeks ago, the bus company said it would drop routes in those areas by October 2nd if it didn't get 15 million dollars a year in government subsidies.
Since then Greyhound says it has had positive talks with Manitoba government officials on a short-term solution to the company's financial woes.
Greyhound says it also hopes to meet with Ontario government officials in the coming days.
But if no subsidy deal is reached, Greyhound warns that it will proceed with plans to drop service in northwestern Ontario on December 2nd.
Sign By Law
The City of Kenora wants to make changes to its sign by-law.
Councillors and City Employees discussed the current laws at Wednesday's Property and Planning meeting.
City Planner Jeff Port says several businesses are concerned with the current laws involving awnings.
Port says the City needs to look at what type of advertising they want in the harbourfront area.
Councillors and City Employees discussed the current laws at Wednesday's Property and Planning meeting.
City Planner Jeff Port says several businesses are concerned with the current laws involving awnings.
Port says the City needs to look at what type of advertising they want in the harbourfront area.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Council split on free gym passes
Kenora City Council remains split over the issue of whether to give medical students workingin the community free access to the gym at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue once again this week, trying to gain support for the free passes.
However, Mayor Len Compton, and Councillors Chris Van Wallenghem, and Dave McCann votesd against providing the freebies.
Compton says he's been complaining about the deficit at the Rec. Center for months now, and doesn't feel it would be appropriate to ask the facility to foot the bill for free gym access.
It has been suggested that the city provide a couple of free passes in packages handed out to medical school students when they arrive in the city.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue once again this week, trying to gain support for the free passes.
However, Mayor Len Compton, and Councillors Chris Van Wallenghem, and Dave McCann votesd against providing the freebies.
Compton says he's been complaining about the deficit at the Rec. Center for months now, and doesn't feel it would be appropriate to ask the facility to foot the bill for free gym access.
It has been suggested that the city provide a couple of free passes in packages handed out to medical school students when they arrive in the city.
OPP Recruitment
The Ontario Provincial Police are holding an information session on the hiring process for new officers.
Two sessions will be held on Thursday, September 17th at the local detachment on
Highway 17-A.
O.P.P. Constable Dave Cain says there are a couple of prerequisites that need to be met before applying.
The first session will be held at 3 and the second at 7 at the OPP detachment.
Two sessions will be held on Thursday, September 17th at the local detachment on
Highway 17-A.
O.P.P. Constable Dave Cain says there are a couple of prerequisites that need to be met before applying.
The first session will be held at 3 and the second at 7 at the OPP detachment.
Jones Road Landfill back in use?
It looks as if the City of Kenora is ready to start using the Jones Road Landfill site for municipal garbage.
Council received a report outlining the increasing costs of sending garbage to the Brady Road Landfill in Winnipeg.
Operations Manager Rick Perchuck says the local landfill site is currrently used only for construction and demolition waste.
Perchuck says the cost of sending garbage to Winnipeg is will almost double this year and suggeststhe city could save about 200 thousand dollars a year by using the Jones Road site.
Council received a report outlining the increasing costs of sending garbage to the Brady Road Landfill in Winnipeg.
Operations Manager Rick Perchuck says the local landfill site is currrently used only for construction and demolition waste.
Perchuck says the cost of sending garbage to Winnipeg is will almost double this year and suggeststhe city could save about 200 thousand dollars a year by using the Jones Road site.
Hampton at Queen's Park
The harmonized sales tax and the on-going spending scandal at OLG and E-Health Ontario dominated disuccsions on the opening two days at Queen's Park.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton also raised the issue of bus service in Northwestern Ontario, stating the Liberals must take immediate action.
Hampton says there are currently 2-Government owned bus lines in Northeastern Ontario and the Toronto area, so the McGuinty Liberal should strongly consider bus service in our area.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton also raised the issue of bus service in Northwestern Ontario, stating the Liberals must take immediate action.
Hampton says there are currently 2-Government owned bus lines in Northeastern Ontario and the Toronto area, so the McGuinty Liberal should strongly consider bus service in our area.
Opposition to Via Cuts
First it was Greyhound, now its looks as if Via Rail is looking to reduce service in northern Ontario.
Thunder Bay Councillor Iain Angus is asking municipalities across the region to support a resolution opposing any cuts in rail service.
Angus says Via has been told to cut its budget by five percent, which could result in the loss of at least one cross-country train a week.
Via currently operates its passenger trains on the CN mainline, which has stops in Redditt, Sioux Lookout and Armstrong in northwestern Ontario.
Thunder Bay Councillor Iain Angus is asking municipalities across the region to support a resolution opposing any cuts in rail service.
Angus says Via has been told to cut its budget by five percent, which could result in the loss of at least one cross-country train a week.
Via currently operates its passenger trains on the CN mainline, which has stops in Redditt, Sioux Lookout and Armstrong in northwestern Ontario.
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