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.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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.
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