Shoal Lake Road is once again open to traffic after a propane leak.
The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.
The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.
Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Shoal Lake Road Closed
Kenora OPP closed Shoal Lake Road last night after a propane truck crashed.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
NW LHIN Integrated Health Plan
The Northwest Local Health Integration Network has released its long awaited Integrated Health Services plan for the region.
The plan has been in the works for months now, with extensive public consultations carried via e-mail.
Gwen Dubois Wing is executive director of the LHIN's and says the goalof the three year plan is to improve access to the health care system.
Dubois-Wing says they will be working with hospitals and other health care providers in the region to implement the Health Services Plan.
The plan has been in the works for months now, with extensive public consultations carried via e-mail.
Gwen Dubois Wing is executive director of the LHIN's and says the goalof the three year plan is to improve access to the health care system.
Dubois-Wing says they will be working with hospitals and other health care providers in the region to implement the Health Services Plan.
Whitedog Fatality
The Treaty Three Police are investigating a fatality on the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Police say they were called out early Sunday morning to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35 year old Whitedog resident.
The name of the deceased it being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
In the meantime, police say they have arrested on suspect and charges are pending.
The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch has also been brought in to help out.
Police say they were called out early Sunday morning to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35 year old Whitedog resident.
The name of the deceased it being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
In the meantime, police say they have arrested on suspect and charges are pending.
The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch has also been brought in to help out.
Border Police Waterways
A new marine unit with officers from both Canada and the U-S could soon be patrolling Rainy Lake and Lake of Woods next summer.
Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.
Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.
Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.
Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.
Nexus Card Site
The NEXUS Enrolment Centre opens is doors in Fort Frances Monday.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street.
Area Port Director for the U-S Customs and Border Protection Christine Lessard says the move from International Falls doesn't impact on how people apply for NEXUS card.
The NEXUS Card program was put in place as an acceptable form of identification for people crossing the border.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street.
Area Port Director for the U-S Customs and Border Protection Christine Lessard says the move from International Falls doesn't impact on how people apply for NEXUS card.
The NEXUS Card program was put in place as an acceptable form of identification for people crossing the border.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wayne Ficek is Kenora's Olympic Torch Bearer
It's the moment we've all been waiting for.
The Kenora Olympic Torch Relay Committee has unveiled the City's official torch bearer, and it's wheel chair curler Wayne Ficek.
Ficek says he's glad to see the Paralympics and Olympics being held back to back.
Ficek is with the Northern Ontario Wheel Chair Curling rink.
The Kenora Olympic Torch Relay Committee has unveiled the City's official torch bearer, and it's wheel chair curler Wayne Ficek.
Ficek says he's glad to see the Paralympics and Olympics being held back to back.
Ficek is with the Northern Ontario Wheel Chair Curling rink.
Kenora's Roxanne Derouard will be carrying the flame on January 4th from Thunder Bay to Kenora.
Environmental Health
The Canadian Environmental Law Association will be holding a forum in Kenora this week about how to create healthy communities.
Renee Griffin will be making the presentation at the Kenora Legal Clinic and says the session is open to everyone.
The presentation is called Healthy Homes and Communities, andwill take place Wednesday at the Legal Clinic in Market Squarestarting at 3:00.
Renee Griffin will be making the presentation at the Kenora Legal Clinic and says the session is open to everyone.
The presentation is called Healthy Homes and Communities, andwill take place Wednesday at the Legal Clinic in Market Squarestarting at 3:00.
OPP Cellphon Ban
It seems that people will talk on their cellphones while driving, whether its legal or not.
The Cellphone ban was put in place a month ago by the provincial government, and so far 87 people have been pulled over in northwestern Ontario for talking and driving.
The OPP say they have laid six charges and issued 81 warnings.
Police say the charges are laid when a warning isn't appropriate, such as unsafe driving behavior while using a cellphone.
The Cellphone ban was put in place a month ago by the provincial government, and so far 87 people have been pulled over in northwestern Ontario for talking and driving.
The OPP say they have laid six charges and issued 81 warnings.
Police say the charges are laid when a warning isn't appropriate, such as unsafe driving behavior while using a cellphone.
Miracle Marathon Update
Despite tough economic times, Kenora residents continue to give generously.
The 19th annual Christmas Miracle Marathon was another huge successfor the Salvation Army.
Thousands of dollars in toys, non-perishable food items and cash wasdonated over the weekend.
Captain Debbie Gosse says its too soon to tell, but this may have beenone of their most successful Miracle Marathons.
Gosse says people who weren't able to donate at the Miracle Marathoncan still make an on-line donation on their "i-kettle" on the CJRL website.
The 19th annual Christmas Miracle Marathon was another huge successfor the Salvation Army.
Thousands of dollars in toys, non-perishable food items and cash wasdonated over the weekend.
Captain Debbie Gosse says its too soon to tell, but this may have beenone of their most successful Miracle Marathons.
Gosse says people who weren't able to donate at the Miracle Marathoncan still make an on-line donation on their "i-kettle" on the CJRL website.
Atikokan Crisis Centre New Name
The Atikokan Crisis Centre has come up with a new name.It will be known as the Rainy-River District Women's Shelter of Hope.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says the name was selected by the board out of several submissions.
She says it could be up to a year before they can incorporate the name because of the legal issues.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says the name was selected by the board out of several submissions.
She says it could be up to a year before they can incorporate the name because of the legal issues.
Pikangikum Help
An appeal for supplies for children and youth in Pikangikum First Nation has generated a strong response in the region.
Tikinagan Child and Family Services recently put out a plea for food andclothing for kids in the remote community.
Jacquee Loerzel says the response has been amazing.
Loerzell says they are looking for items like infant clothes and formula, diapers, hats, boots, mitts and other non-perishable food items
Tikinagan Child and Family Services recently put out a plea for food andclothing for kids in the remote community.
Jacquee Loerzel says the response has been amazing.
Loerzell says they are looking for items like infant clothes and formula, diapers, hats, boots, mitts and other non-perishable food items
Multi Skills Centre
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is hoping that its Multi-Skills Center of Excellence will encourage more students to stay in school.
The Center was officially opened this week, and has a number of features, including a shop area, computer lab and lecture theatre.
Gary Schwartz is one of the teachers at Thomas Aquinas and says the building gives them the space to offer different types of programs.
Schwartz says they are able to offer not only co-op programs through theMulti-Skills Center, but also college level courses for students interested in the trades.
The Center was officially opened this week, and has a number of features, including a shop area, computer lab and lecture theatre.
Gary Schwartz is one of the teachers at Thomas Aquinas and says the building gives them the space to offer different types of programs.
Schwartz says they are able to offer not only co-op programs through theMulti-Skills Center, but also college level courses for students interested in the trades.
New Hospital
The board of Lake of the Woods District Hospital says someone is goingto have to champion the cause of a new hospital building, if they are ever going to get one built.
The board recently held a retreat, where the idea of a new hospital was revived.
Jim Clark is a long time member of the board and says while there is some interest in getting a new building, they need someone to lead the charge.
He also says they need a compelling vision for a new health care facility, one that can be not only sold to the local community, but also the provincial government.
The board recently held a retreat, where the idea of a new hospital was revived.
Jim Clark is a long time member of the board and says while there is some interest in getting a new building, they need someone to lead the charge.
He also says they need a compelling vision for a new health care facility, one that can be not only sold to the local community, but also the provincial government.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Miracle Marathon
The Salvation Army is predicting an increased need for its Christmas Hampers this year.
The biggest fundraiser for the Christmas Cheer campaign takes place later this week with the CJRL Miracle Marathon.
Captain Debbie Gosse says not only is the need for hampers expected to rise, they are looking for the community to help fill the shelves oftheir food bank.
The Miracle Marathon will air on CJRL starting at 6:00 Friday morningand run until Saturday afternoon.
The biggest fundraiser for the Christmas Cheer campaign takes place later this week with the CJRL Miracle Marathon.
Captain Debbie Gosse says not only is the need for hampers expected to rise, they are looking for the community to help fill the shelves oftheir food bank.
The Miracle Marathon will air on CJRL starting at 6:00 Friday morningand run until Saturday afternoon.
Northern Growth Plan Sioux Lookout
About 20 people from the Sioux Lookout area turned out last night to give their thoughts on the Northern Growth Plan drafted by the Province.
Diane Kelley is the Grand Chief of Treaty 3 and says she wants to make sure aboriginal people are properly consulted and represented in the plan.
Feedback is being accepted on the Northern Growth Plan until February 1st.
Diane Kelley is the Grand Chief of Treaty 3 and says she wants to make sure aboriginal people are properly consulted and represented in the plan.
Feedback is being accepted on the Northern Growth Plan until February 1st.
CP False alarms
Canadian Pacific says an investigation found no problems with any of their trains in the Kenora Rail yard.
Yesterday afternoon a business in the Railway Street area reported an odor coming from the CP tracks.
Personnel from the rail yard began investigating and even stopped a train to see if they could find the source of the smell.
A company spokesperson says they were eventully able todetermined that the odor wasn't coming from any of their equipment.
Its still unclear where the mysterious smell originated from.
Yesterday afternoon a business in the Railway Street area reported an odor coming from the CP tracks.
Personnel from the rail yard began investigating and even stopped a train to see if they could find the source of the smell.
A company spokesperson says they were eventully able todetermined that the odor wasn't coming from any of their equipment.
Its still unclear where the mysterious smell originated from.
Police Firearms
The OPP have released details surrounding an arrest in the River Drive Area yesterday afternoon that closed down Highway 17 east for a brief period of time.
Around 2:45, the Street Crime Unit and the Crime Unit were called out after getting a call that a suspect was in possession of a firearm at a localmotel.
Police secured the area and the man was arrested without incident.
A 34 year old Kenora man was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant on an unreleated matter.
The area and the motel room were searched, but no firearm was located.
Around 2:45, the Street Crime Unit and the Crime Unit were called out after getting a call that a suspect was in possession of a firearm at a localmotel.
Police secured the area and the man was arrested without incident.
A 34 year old Kenora man was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant on an unreleated matter.
The area and the motel room were searched, but no firearm was located.
Optimistic about Abitibi
An AbitibiBowater official in northwestern Ontario is still optimistic about the company's future.
John Harrison provided an update on the company's status this week.
Harrison says the focus over the next few months on shaping the company that can help it exit credit protection.
Harrison adds the company is also continuing to examine alternative production for its high-
gloss paper machine that's has been scheduled to be idled by the end of the year.
John Harrison provided an update on the company's status this week.
Harrison says the focus over the next few months on shaping the company that can help it exit credit protection.
Harrison adds the company is also continuing to examine alternative production for its high-
gloss paper machine that's has been scheduled to be idled by the end of the year.
CAS Northeastern Ontario
The N-D-P are upset with a proposal to merge some northernOntario Children's Aid Societies.
The government is trying to find a way to keep the Payukotayno James and Hudson Bay Family Services office open afterit sent layoff notices to its 120 staff.
Children Services Minister Laurel Broten says the government islooking at all kinds of options to keep centres open.
The government is trying to find a way to keep the Payukotayno James and Hudson Bay Family Services office open afterit sent layoff notices to its 120 staff.
Children Services Minister Laurel Broten says the government islooking at all kinds of options to keep centres open.
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