The Ontario Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate a fatal house fire in the remote Northern community of Summer Beaver.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police received a report of the fire last Thursday.
Police say 2-children are reported dead and one is currently being treated for injuries.
All three children are under the age of 5.
The condition of all other occupants of the home is unkwnon at this time.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Canfield elected Interim Vice President of NOMA
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield has added some new duties to his resume.He has been named as interim executive vice-president of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association.
Ron Nelson has been chosen interim president of NOMA.
Nelson says he's ready to mobilize the lobby organization during this election year.
Canfield and Nelson will hold the positions until NOMA holds its annual general meeting in April.
OPP costing resolution on Council Agenda this Evening
Kenora City Council is endorsing a resolution drafted by Fort Frances about the cost
of policing.
The resolution says the cost of policing has increased dramatically over the past decade,
exceeding the cost of living.
Communities across the region say they want the provincial government to cover all the
increased costs of the recently negotiated OPP contract.
That includes a five percent increase for this year.
Mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have an issue with the service the OPP
provide locally, they do want the province to increase the police services grant for
municipalities.
of policing.
The resolution says the cost of policing has increased dramatically over the past decade,
exceeding the cost of living.
Communities across the region say they want the provincial government to cover all the
increased costs of the recently negotiated OPP contract.
That includes a five percent increase for this year.
Mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have an issue with the service the OPP
provide locally, they do want the province to increase the police services grant for
municipalities.
Blood Donor Clinic Today
Canadian Blood Services is holding its first blood donor clinic of the
new year in Kenora.
Harvey Heather is a spokesperson for the agency and says they are
hoping for a good turn-out.
The clinic will start at 4:30 this afternoon at St. Thomas Aquinas school
and run until 9:00.
It will run again tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 12:30.
new year in Kenora.
Harvey Heather is a spokesperson for the agency and says they are
hoping for a good turn-out.
The clinic will start at 4:30 this afternoon at St. Thomas Aquinas school
and run until 9:00.
It will run again tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 12:30.
December a busy month for Crimestoppers
December was a bumper month for the Crimestoppers program in northwestern Ontario
and northern Minnesota.
Figures released for 2010 show that last month, over 42 thousand dollars in stolen property
was recovered, and 96 thousand dollars in drugs were seized.
Crimestoppers also approved 45 hundred dollars in tips, which is about a third of the money
paid out in 2010.
The busiest month in 2010 for Crimestoppers was May, with 220 thousand dollars in property
and drugs seized.
and northern Minnesota.
Figures released for 2010 show that last month, over 42 thousand dollars in stolen property
was recovered, and 96 thousand dollars in drugs were seized.
Crimestoppers also approved 45 hundred dollars in tips, which is about a third of the money
paid out in 2010.
The busiest month in 2010 for Crimestoppers was May, with 220 thousand dollars in property
and drugs seized.
Saints Junior boys lose in bronze medal game
The Thomas Aquinas Saints junior boys basketball team finished fourth this past weekend at the St. Ignacious Falcons Invitational in Thunder Bay.
The Saints finished with a 2-2 record.
They lost in the bronze medal game to St. Ignacious.
Patrick VanBellingham was named to the tournament All-Star team.
The Saints finished with a 2-2 record.
They lost in the bronze medal game to St. Ignacious.
Patrick VanBellingham was named to the tournament All-Star team.
Midget Thistles lose a pair on the road
Not a good way to start a seven game road swing.
The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles lost a pair of games this
past weekend.
On Saturday, the Thistles were doubled up 4-2 by the Interlake
Lightning.
It was the same score Friday night, as the Central Plains Capitals
downed the Kenora Midgets 4-2.
Yesterday, at the annual league All-Star game, Team West shaded
Team East 5-4.
Brennan Dubchak was the lone representitive for the Thistles in that
game.
The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles lost a pair of games this
past weekend.
On Saturday, the Thistles were doubled up 4-2 by the Interlake
Lightning.
It was the same score Friday night, as the Central Plains Capitals
downed the Kenora Midgets 4-2.
Yesterday, at the annual league All-Star game, Team West shaded
Team East 5-4.
Brennan Dubchak was the lone representitive for the Thistles in that
game.
Dryden dominates Kenora hockey teams
Dryden seems to have the number of Kenora boys hockey teams.
Over the weekend, the Dryden Eagles beat both the Broncos and the Saints in
high school hockey action.
On Sunday, the Eagles got by Thomas Aquinas 5-2 in an exhibition game.
On Friday, it was much the same as Dryden downed Beaver Brae 5-3 in
NorWOSSA league play.
In the double "a" bantam hockey tournament over the weekend at the KenoranRec. Center, the Dryden Paper Kings got by the hometown Thistles 4-1 in
the gold medal game.
At a single "A" tournament in Fort Frances, Halley's Camps Comets from Kenora
beat the Sioux Lookout Storm 9-2 for fifth place overall.
Over the weekend, the Dryden Eagles beat both the Broncos and the Saints in
high school hockey action.
On Sunday, the Eagles got by Thomas Aquinas 5-2 in an exhibition game.
On Friday, it was much the same as Dryden downed Beaver Brae 5-3 in
NorWOSSA league play.
In the double "a" bantam hockey tournament over the weekend at the KenoranRec. Center, the Dryden Paper Kings got by the hometown Thistles 4-1 in
the gold medal game.
At a single "A" tournament in Fort Frances, Halley's Camps Comets from Kenora
beat the Sioux Lookout Storm 9-2 for fifth place overall.
Friday, January 14, 2011
NOMA Executive Meets in Thunder Bay
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.
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.
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.
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