By: Sheri Leviski
2009-04-27
07:54:45
Kenora's Safeway continues to raise awareness and money for a number of local causes.
At the beginning of April the local store held special events for Easter Seals Canada.
Most recently the group held fundraisers for Special Olympics.
Over 4 thousand dollars has been raised during the month of April.
This summer, Safeway plans to raise funds for Prostate Cancer.
By: Mike Ebbeling
2009-04-27
07:53:15
Greater cooperation is in the works between the Provincial Government and Grand Council Treaty 3.
The two sides have signed a letter of intent to improve and enhance their relationship.
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says the move will lead to greater economic opportunities for First Nation communities.
The goal is expand Treaty 3's interest in forestry, mineral exploration, fish and wildlife as well as business.
By: Mike Ebbeling
2009-04-27
07:49:42
Some 150-people left the first Northwest Response Forum on Disaster Management fulfilled.
The week long Conference wrapped up Friday in Dryden.
Delegates were most impressed with the quality of speakers and information provided.
Organizers plan to make it an annual event.
By: Mike Ebbeling
2009-04-27
07:48:27
An average of 360 Ontarians die each year on the job in Ontario with no fanfare or attention.
Bill Blackborow is the President of The Municipal Health and Safety Association and says something needs to be done immediately.
He says 360-thousand lost time injuries occurr annually in Ontario, a stat Blackborow calls similar to a third-world country.
By: Sheri Leviski
2009-04-27
07:46:53
The Ontario Government has released the 2009 hunting regulations.
The regulation booklet is available at outdoor stores across the Northwest and at Ministry of Natural Resources offices.
Spokesperson Bruce Ranta says in the Thunder Bay/Atikokan area the deer hunting seasons will be extended.
In Kenora, officials will be discussing changes to the anterless deer permits and additional deer seals.
By: Tim Davidson
2009-04-27
07:44:42
The current economic crisis is hitting the forest industry in northern Ontario hard, but at least one company is predicting an increase in production, rather than cutbacks.
The I-Level timberstrand mill in Kenora has been running only one to two days a week based on its order book.
Mill Manager, Bill Candline says they expect to increase production later this year as inventory from two closed timberstrand mills in the United States is finally used up.
The I-Level plant on the Jones Road is the only mill in North America currently producing timberstrand, and Candline says that puts them in a good position.
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