The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association plans to appoint an Interim President today.
NOMA is meeting in Thunder Bay this afternoon.
Atikokan Mayor Dennis Brown is the current acting President and says he would like to keep the job if no one else wants it.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Government makes changes to Forest Tenure System
The Provincial Government continues to work towards modernizing the forest tenure and pricing system.
The government plans to launch a pilot project of two local forest management corporations which will manage crown forests.
Minister Michael Gravelle says they're also launching enhanced shareholder sustainable forest licences.
Forest Industry organizations were against the proposed changes in the Spring, but Gravelle says they've taken in their concerns and made the necessary changes.
The government plans to launch a pilot project of two local forest management corporations which will manage crown forests.
Minister Michael Gravelle says they're also launching enhanced shareholder sustainable forest licences.
Forest Industry organizations were against the proposed changes in the Spring, but Gravelle says they've taken in their concerns and made the necessary changes.
Panel on Northern Health stopping in Dryden
A provincial panel examining rural and northern health care is due to stop in Dryden next month.
That's the only stop in the region for the panel according to co-chair Rick Johnson.
They want to get feedback on a report on the issue
Johnson says all the information relating to the process can be found online
That's the only stop in the region for the panel according to co-chair Rick Johnson.
They want to get feedback on a report on the issue
Johnson says all the information relating to the process can be found online
City Council planning for KDMA
The new edition of Kenora City Council has already given indications
that it plans to be more politically active than the last one.
The city is planning to send as five members of council to the
annual Kenora District Municipal Association Conference in Red Lake next
month.
Last year, only one member of council was sent to the KDMA conference, and
none attended the three years before that.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield has indicated that he also plans to be active in
the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, and is travelling to
Thunder Bay for a NOMA executive meeting.
that it plans to be more politically active than the last one.
The city is planning to send as five members of council to the
annual Kenora District Municipal Association Conference in Red Lake next
month.
Last year, only one member of council was sent to the KDMA conference, and
none attended the three years before that.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield has indicated that he also plans to be active in
the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, and is travelling to
Thunder Bay for a NOMA executive meeting.
Public School Board Approves new Lodging Policy
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has approved a new policy to
help out students who have to travel a long distance to go to school.
The public school board says its willing to help out with board, lodging and
transportation for students in Pickle Lake and Upsala who go to high school
in other communities.
Dean Carrie is the superintendant of business and says the policy only covers
certain students.
The school board will provide up to 500 dollars a month for room and board
and 100 dollars for transportation.
help out students who have to travel a long distance to go to school.
The public school board says its willing to help out with board, lodging and
transportation for students in Pickle Lake and Upsala who go to high school
in other communities.
Dean Carrie is the superintendant of business and says the policy only covers
certain students.
The school board will provide up to 500 dollars a month for room and board
and 100 dollars for transportation.
City of Kenora Signs on as Allan Cup Sponsor
The City of Kenora is getting ready to sign on as a major corporate sponsor
of the Allan Cup Senior Hockey Championships.
Council is expected to approve a recommendation to become a platinum sponsor
of the event, which will take place in April.
The sponsorship will cost eight thousand dollars, and will include advertising
in TV view.
TSN is committed to airing at least two games from the Allan Cup this year, including
the final.
of the Allan Cup Senior Hockey Championships.
Council is expected to approve a recommendation to become a platinum sponsor
of the event, which will take place in April.
The sponsorship will cost eight thousand dollars, and will include advertising
in TV view.
TSN is committed to airing at least two games from the Allan Cup this year, including
the final.
Target to buy up Zeller's
Will Kenora soon be the home of Target? That's to early say. The US retailer is purchasing over 200 Zellers stores for 1.83 billion dollars.
Spokesperson Amy Riley says the company is really excited about coming to Canada.
Riley says once that process is complete the company will begin evaluating possible locations with the goal of opening as many as 150 locations by 2013.
Busy Day in NorWOSSA Court Sports
It wasn't a great day on the courts for Beaver Brae.
The Broncos managed just one win in four games against Dryden yesterday.
The Beaver Brae senior boys basketball team had the lone win, a 47-43 decision
over the Eagles.
The Bronco junior boys dropped a 47-36 decision to Dryden.
In girls volleyball action, both Beaver Brae's junior and senior teams lost in
three straight sets to the Eagles.
Over at Thomas Aquinas, it was a different story, where the Saints took three of four
games played against Red Lake.
The T.A. junior and senior girls volleyball teams won in three straight sets, while,
the Saints junior boys basketball team cruised to a 65-34 decision.
The Thomas Aquinas senior boys basketball team suffered the lone loss of the day,
falling 73-43 to the Rams.
The Broncos managed just one win in four games against Dryden yesterday.
The Beaver Brae senior boys basketball team had the lone win, a 47-43 decision
over the Eagles.
The Bronco junior boys dropped a 47-36 decision to Dryden.
In girls volleyball action, both Beaver Brae's junior and senior teams lost in
three straight sets to the Eagles.
Over at Thomas Aquinas, it was a different story, where the Saints took three of four
games played against Red Lake.
The T.A. junior and senior girls volleyball teams won in three straight sets, while,
the Saints junior boys basketball team cruised to a 65-34 decision.
The Thomas Aquinas senior boys basketball team suffered the lone loss of the day,
falling 73-43 to the Rams.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
More snow on the way
Be prepared to do some shovelling over the next couple of days.
The Kenora area is going to get a steady dose of snow.
Bill Laidlaw from Signal Weather Services says the only good news is
the fact the snow will be spread out over a couple of days.
In all, the Kenora area is expected to get about 7 centimeters of
snow over the next couple of days.
The Kenora area is going to get a steady dose of snow.
Bill Laidlaw from Signal Weather Services says the only good news is
the fact the snow will be spread out over a couple of days.
In all, the Kenora area is expected to get about 7 centimeters of
snow over the next couple of days.
Habitat for Humanity looking for Council Support
Habitat for Humanity is trying to convince the City of Kenora to donate some land
for a non-profit housing project.
Ralph Page is one of the people spear-heading the project and met with council
this week.
Page says talks are still in the early stages right now.
Page says even though the Kenora chapter of Habitat for Humanity is just starting up,
their goal is to have at least one new home built either this year or next.
for a non-profit housing project.
Ralph Page is one of the people spear-heading the project and met with council
this week.
Page says talks are still in the early stages right now.
Page says even though the Kenora chapter of Habitat for Humanity is just starting up,
their goal is to have at least one new home built either this year or next.
Arthurs no longer Acting Medical Officer of Health
Ontario's Health Minister has finally signed off on Dr. James Arthurs credentials, 2-years after the Northwestern Health Unit hired him.
It means the Health Unit's Chief Medical Officer of Health no longer has to carry the label "acting" in front of his title.
Arthurs says the label really had no impact on how he's been able to perform his duties as medical
officer of health.
It means the Health Unit's Chief Medical Officer of Health no longer has to carry the label "acting" in front of his title.
Arthurs says the label really had no impact on how he's been able to perform his duties as medical
officer of health.
Council request review of District Services Board
Kenora City Council plans to ask the provincial government to conduct a review of the
services provided by the Kenora District Services Board.
Former chair of the Services Board, Rory McMillan made the recommendation to
council this week.
McMillan says the Services Board is ten years old and thinks the government needs
to look at its mandate.
He suggests that some things, like land ambulence service, don't really belong on
the municipal tax roll.
He says the request for a review isn't a slight against the board, he just feels its time
to revisit its direction and mandate.
services provided by the Kenora District Services Board.
Former chair of the Services Board, Rory McMillan made the recommendation to
council this week.
McMillan says the Services Board is ten years old and thinks the government needs
to look at its mandate.
He suggests that some things, like land ambulence service, don't really belong on
the municipal tax roll.
He says the request for a review isn't a slight against the board, he just feels its time
to revisit its direction and mandate.
Black Sturgeon Water Quality Study Completed
A two year study of Black Sturgeon Lake shows water quality is actually pretty good.
Ryan Haines was contracted by the city to conduct the study and says they set up three
check points on the lake to test for phosphorous, Chlorophyl A, water temperatures and
oxygen levels.
Haines says says overall, the lake is still in pretty good shape.
The last edition of city council requested the water quality study to decide how much
more development the lake could take.
There are as many as 135 available lots on the lake that could be developed.
Ryan Haines was contracted by the city to conduct the study and says they set up three
check points on the lake to test for phosphorous, Chlorophyl A, water temperatures and
oxygen levels.
Haines says says overall, the lake is still in pretty good shape.
The last edition of city council requested the water quality study to decide how much
more development the lake could take.
There are as many as 135 available lots on the lake that could be developed.
Thistles upset the Wild
The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles may have played their best game ofthe year.
The Thistles upset the Winnipeg Wild 3-0 last night a the Kenora Rec. Center.
Jordan Davidson scored all three goals for the Thistles, while Matt Benson turned aside 28 shots for the shutout.
The Wild are the top team in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League, while the Thistles are tied for last in the East Divsion.
Kenora Skiiers medal at NorWOSSA Cross Country Championships
Some good results from Kenora cross-country skiiers at the NorWOSSA ski Championships
in Dryden.
Sami Burkhart from Thomas Aquinas placed first in the Junior girls 3.5 kilometer event,
while Maya Boivin, also from T.A. was second.
In the senior girls six kilometer race, Manon Magnon of Beaver Brae won gold followed by Kaitie
Dennis from Thomas Aquinas.
In the girls grade 7/8 4 kilometer event, Rowan Schott of T.A. claimed the gold while Karley Lockhart finished second.
in Dryden.
Sami Burkhart from Thomas Aquinas placed first in the Junior girls 3.5 kilometer event,
while Maya Boivin, also from T.A. was second.
In the senior girls six kilometer race, Manon Magnon of Beaver Brae won gold followed by Kaitie
Dennis from Thomas Aquinas.
In the girls grade 7/8 4 kilometer event, Rowan Schott of T.A. claimed the gold while Karley Lockhart finished second.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Work on New OPP Forensics Lab expected to start this year
Work is expected to begin sooner, rather than later on a new OPP forensics labratory out by the
Kenora By-Pass.
The city's planning department says it has received the proposed building plans for
the facility and has been asked to provide any comments it might have.
Operations manager Rick Perchuck says the lab will be located just east of the
existing detachment office.
The province still hasn't indicated when construction on the lab might begin.
Kenora By-Pass.
The city's planning department says it has received the proposed building plans for
the facility and has been asked to provide any comments it might have.
Operations manager Rick Perchuck says the lab will be located just east of the
existing detachment office.
The province still hasn't indicated when construction on the lab might begin.
Public School Board defends Evergreen Closure
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says it followed its own procedures
when it decided to close Evergreen School.
The public school board has responded to a letter from the Evergreen Parents
who have sent a petition to the Ministry of Education, complaining about the
accommodation review process.
Superintendant of Business Dean Carrie says they have responded in writing to the
parents concerns.
Carrie says the Ministry of Education now has 30 days to decide whether to assign
a facilitator to decide whether the school board did follow its policies properly in making
the decision to close Evergreen at the end of this school year.
when it decided to close Evergreen School.
The public school board has responded to a letter from the Evergreen Parents
who have sent a petition to the Ministry of Education, complaining about the
accommodation review process.
Superintendant of Business Dean Carrie says they have responded in writing to the
parents concerns.
Carrie says the Ministry of Education now has 30 days to decide whether to assign
a facilitator to decide whether the school board did follow its policies properly in making
the decision to close Evergreen at the end of this school year.
Montague released from Thunder Bay Jail
Former Dryden Gunsmith Bruce Montague is out of jail and has returned home.
Montague is embroiled in a fight over the Federal long gun registry.
His wife, Donna says they'll be facing a civil forefeiture trial over the May long weekend.
Bruce Montague was released from jail yesterday afternoon after spending four months in the district facility in Thunder Bay.
Montague is embroiled in a fight over the Federal long gun registry.
His wife, Donna says they'll be facing a civil forefeiture trial over the May long weekend.
Bruce Montague was released from jail yesterday afternoon after spending four months in the district facility in Thunder Bay.
Council unsure how to finance new fire hall
Kenora City Council says it wants a more thorough discussion about its financing
options for the new Kenora Fire Hall.
Administration is suggesting the city take out a five million dollar loan with the
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to cover the cost of the project.
But chair of the finance committee, Ron Lunny says he'd rather see the city
borrow from its own reserves to cover the cost.
Mayor Dave Canfield, whatever way you slice it, city taxpayers are going to be
on the hook for the cost of the project.
options for the new Kenora Fire Hall.
Administration is suggesting the city take out a five million dollar loan with the
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to cover the cost of the project.
But chair of the finance committee, Ron Lunny says he'd rather see the city
borrow from its own reserves to cover the cost.
Mayor Dave Canfield, whatever way you slice it, city taxpayers are going to be
on the hook for the cost of the project.
kenora hockey teams split against Fort and Dryden
The Kenora Senior Thistles had a tough night on the road.The Allan Cup hosts were in Fort Frances last night and were doubled up
10-5 by the Thunder Hawks.
The Senior Thistles are back in action this weekend with a game at home
against a team of all-stars from eastern Manitoba.
Also in Fort Frances last night, a better story for the Thomas Aquinas girls hockey team.
The Saints re-bounded from a three goal deficit in the first period and came back
for a 5-4 win.The victory improves T.A. to 4-2 on the season.
It was a split for Beaver Brae's hockey teams last night.
Dryden.
At the Kenora Rec. Center, the Beaver Brae boys dropped a 3-2 decision to
the Eagles in a shootout.
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