The Winter Olympics in Vancouver get under way next week, and there will be a Kenora presence at the games.
In addition to having Mike Richards on the National Men'sHockey team, three members of the Kenora Detachment ofthe OPP will be in attendance.
The three officers are part of a contigent of 150 OPPofficers providing security at the games.
Constables Heidi Britton, Peloso and Karen Rustigewill be working at different venues in and around Vancouver and Whistler over the next three weeks.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Sioux Lookout Charges
3-people have been charged and police are looking for a fourth stemming from 4-separate incidents in Sioux Lookout over the past 24-hours.
OPP were called to a local hotel to deal with an intoxicated man in the lobby.Police charged 37-year-old Christopher Mezzetay of Cat Lake First Nation with failing to comply with an undertaking.
The accused remains in custody.
Earlier in the day, another intoxicated male was arrested at a local business for breach of probation.
OPP say the third case relates to a domestic dispute and an 18-year-old man faces 1-count of assault.
The unsolved case involves a 19-year-old Sioux Lookout woman who is now wanted for not complying with her release conditions.No other names have been released.
OPP were called to a local hotel to deal with an intoxicated man in the lobby.Police charged 37-year-old Christopher Mezzetay of Cat Lake First Nation with failing to comply with an undertaking.
The accused remains in custody.
Earlier in the day, another intoxicated male was arrested at a local business for breach of probation.
OPP say the third case relates to a domestic dispute and an 18-year-old man faces 1-count of assault.
The unsolved case involves a 19-year-old Sioux Lookout woman who is now wanted for not complying with her release conditions.No other names have been released.
Sioux Lookout Charges
3-people have been charged and police are looking for a fourth stemming from 4-separate incidents in Sioux Lookout over the past 24-hours.
OPP were called to a local hotel to deal with an intoxicated man in the lobby.Police charged 37-year-old Christopher Mezzetay of Cat Lake First Nation with failing to comply with an undertaking.
The accused remains in custody.
Earlier in the day, another intoxicated male was arrested at a local business for breach of probation.
OPP say the third case relates to a domestic dispute and an 18-year-old man faces 1-count of assault.
The unsolved case involves a 19-year-old Sioux Lookout woman who is now wanted for not complying with her release conditions.No other names have been released.
OPP were called to a local hotel to deal with an intoxicated man in the lobby.Police charged 37-year-old Christopher Mezzetay of Cat Lake First Nation with failing to comply with an undertaking.
The accused remains in custody.
Earlier in the day, another intoxicated male was arrested at a local business for breach of probation.
OPP say the third case relates to a domestic dispute and an 18-year-old man faces 1-count of assault.
The unsolved case involves a 19-year-old Sioux Lookout woman who is now wanted for not complying with her release conditions.No other names have been released.
Accident Charges
A 27 year old Kenora man faces charges following a single motor vehicle accident.
On Monday afternoon, the OPP say they attended a collision onLakeview Drive.
Officer noticed that a hydro pole had been knocked down and there was debris on the roadway.
Kenora Hydro was called in to deal with the downed powerline and the road was closed for a short period of time.
The driver was taken to Lake of the Woods District Hospitalfor treatment of minor injuries and later released.
He has been charged with carelesss driving, failing to weara seatbelt and driving with an expired permit.
On Monday afternoon, the OPP say they attended a collision onLakeview Drive.
Officer noticed that a hydro pole had been knocked down and there was debris on the roadway.
Kenora Hydro was called in to deal with the downed powerline and the road was closed for a short period of time.
The driver was taken to Lake of the Woods District Hospitalfor treatment of minor injuries and later released.
He has been charged with carelesss driving, failing to weara seatbelt and driving with an expired permit.
Traffic Stats
A downward trend in the number of major traffic incidents in Northwestern Ontario last year.
The OPP have released the year-end statistics for 2009.Police investigated 14-fatal collisions, down from 24 in 2007.3,183 crashes were reported last year, a drop of 350 from the year prior.
516 of the collisions last year resulted in personal injuries, compared to 653 two years ago.
The OPP have released the year-end statistics for 2009.Police investigated 14-fatal collisions, down from 24 in 2007.3,183 crashes were reported last year, a drop of 350 from the year prior.
516 of the collisions last year resulted in personal injuries, compared to 653 two years ago.
KDMA Starts Today
The Kenora District Municipal Association is holding its annual general meeting this weekend in Ear Falls.
Deputy Mayor Tracey Simon says they were looking forward to the Minister of Natural Resources visiting, but notes that's changed.
Other guest speakers include Kenora MP Greg Rickford, Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton, and representatives from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
KDMA officially gets underway with a meet and greet tonight and runs until Saturday.
Deputy Mayor Tracey Simon says they were looking forward to the Minister of Natural Resources visiting, but notes that's changed.
Other guest speakers include Kenora MP Greg Rickford, Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton, and representatives from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
KDMA officially gets underway with a meet and greet tonight and runs until Saturday.
Hampton Election
Count Howard Hampton in.
Hampton told municipal leaders attending the Rainy River District Municipal Association conference he'll be seeking another term in next year's provincial election.
Hampton has been the riding's representative to Toronto since 1987.
Hampton told municipal leaders attending the Rainy River District Municipal Association conference he'll be seeking another term in next year's provincial election.
Hampton has been the riding's representative to Toronto since 1987.
Rickford on Forest Industry
A new report on the future of the forest industry in Canada is getting kudos from the M.P. from the Kenora Riding.
Greg Rickford says he agrees with a number of recommendations contained in the study by the Forest Products Industry Association of Canada.
The report suggests new bio-fuel and bio-product industries be built around existing mills to diversify their production and create morejobs.
Greg Rickford says he agrees with a number of recommendations contained in the study by the Forest Products Industry Association of Canada.
The report suggests new bio-fuel and bio-product industries be built around existing mills to diversify their production and create morejobs.
Local Sports
In court sports, the Beaver Brae Bronco's hosted the Dryden Eagles.
The Senior Girls Volleyball team lost in 3 sets, and the Juniors lost in 4 sets.
On the basketball court, the Junior boys lost 57 to 48, while the Seniors beat the Eagles 34 to 22.
In high school hockey action...
The Beaver Brae Bronco Boys team beat the Eagles 4 to 3.
Meanwhile, the Bronco Girls lost to the Eagles 4 to 1.
The Senior Girls Volleyball team lost in 3 sets, and the Juniors lost in 4 sets.
On the basketball court, the Junior boys lost 57 to 48, while the Seniors beat the Eagles 34 to 22.
In high school hockey action...
The Beaver Brae Bronco Boys team beat the Eagles 4 to 3.
Meanwhile, the Bronco Girls lost to the Eagles 4 to 1.
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