Yet another boil water advisory has been issued in the City of Kenora.
This is the second advisory in less than a week.
Operations manager Rick Perchuck says a power outage this morning resulted in low water pressure in the city's distribution system.
Perchuck says they will be carrying out work on the the water holding tank on 4th Street North over the next three to four weeks, so there is still the possibility of more boil water advisories, if the power goes outagain for any length of time.
The advisory is expected to be in effect right through the weekend.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Free Fishing Weekend
Its time to grab the fishing rod and head out to the lake.
Its National Fishing Week and Spokesperson Mike Melnyk says the goal is to get more people interested in the activity.
License free fishing will be held throughout the Region July 10th to 12th.
For fishing tips you can log onto www.catchfishing.com.
Its National Fishing Week and Spokesperson Mike Melnyk says the goal is to get more people interested in the activity.
License free fishing will be held throughout the Region July 10th to 12th.
For fishing tips you can log onto www.catchfishing.com.
Whiskey Jack Forest Licence
Ontario's Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says she'spleased with the progress she's seen to date on the Cooperative Forest Licence for the Whiskey Jack Forest north of Kenora.
The MNR had hoped to have the forest licence ready to roll out by thispast April.
Cansfield admits the process has been time consuming, but she's satisfied with the process that they're engaged in.
The province plans to merge the Whiskey Jack and Kenora Forests under one co-operative forest licence, which will involve forest companies,first nation communities and other local stakeholders.
The MNR had hoped to have the forest licence ready to roll out by thispast April.
Cansfield admits the process has been time consuming, but she's satisfied with the process that they're engaged in.
The province plans to merge the Whiskey Jack and Kenora Forests under one co-operative forest licence, which will involve forest companies,first nation communities and other local stakeholders.
Odd Jobs Week
Northwestern Ontario's Service Canada Youth Employment Centre's are promoting odd jobs in their communities.
It's Odd Jobs Week in Ontario.
Local Youth Services Officer Dayna Debenedet says they want to encourage local businesses to consider hiring a youth even for just a few hours.
The Kenora Youth Employment Centre is located in the Market Square and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4pm.
It's Odd Jobs Week in Ontario.
Local Youth Services Officer Dayna Debenedet says they want to encourage local businesses to consider hiring a youth even for just a few hours.
The Kenora Youth Employment Centre is located in the Market Square and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4pm.
Fire and Emergency Services Plan
The City of Kenora has a massive new emergency plan.
A final draft of the 130 page document was presented to Kenora citycouncil this week.
Kenora's chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Warren Brinkman saysthey will be providing copies of the plan to other agencies throughout the community.
Brinkman says the plan outlines every emergency scenario, including what to do during a pandemic.
He adds that while the city has a role to play in any major outbreak, it will be following the lead of the Northwestern Health Unit.
A final draft of the 130 page document was presented to Kenora citycouncil this week.
Kenora's chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Warren Brinkman saysthey will be providing copies of the plan to other agencies throughout the community.
Brinkman says the plan outlines every emergency scenario, including what to do during a pandemic.
He adds that while the city has a role to play in any major outbreak, it will be following the lead of the Northwestern Health Unit.
Pikangikum Funding
The community of Pikangikum is getting funding from the provincialgovernment to help build a new multi-purpose center.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing another 485 thousanddollars to the project.
It had also pledged just over 500 thousand dollars last year.
Pikangikum says its building a facility that will include a gymnasium, a fitness complex, and a early childhood center.
The community says it will be promoting healthy lifestyles with thedevelopment of the multi-purpose center.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing another 485 thousanddollars to the project.
It had also pledged just over 500 thousand dollars last year.
Pikangikum says its building a facility that will include a gymnasium, a fitness complex, and a early childhood center.
The community says it will be promoting healthy lifestyles with thedevelopment of the multi-purpose center.
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