The city of Kenora has lifted the boil advisory for the area.
Test results show the water contains no bacteria.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Drewry Drive
The city of Kenora has lifted the boil advisory for the area.
Test results show the water contains no bacteria.
Minister of Natural Resources Outline Priorities
David Orazietti says that finding jobs for northerners is among his top priorities.
Orazietti outlines one key sector is the forestry sector.
He notes moving the Ring of Fire forward is another priority.
Enrolment Increases at KCDSB
Continuing to grow in Catholic education.The separate school board has seen an increase of 110 students this year.
Director of Education Phyllis Eikre says there may be a few reasons for the change including new families coming into the area.
Eikre says the change is good for more kids to interact and become friends and allow has paved the way for the board to hire new staff.
Treaty 3 Conference Coming to Kenora
Leaders throughout Treaty 3 will be meeting in Kenora to discuss the future.They will be attending the "How We Will Sustain Ourselves Conference."
Coordinator Mike Greaves says the meetings will take place from .
Greaves says the meeting will discuss practices, opportunities, and challenges in cross culture collaboration.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at http://keondaatiziying.eventbrite.ca
Peak Season for Asthma Attacks
President of the Asthma Society of Canada Dr. Robert Oliphant warns we're in the midst of a very dangerous time of year for asthma-sufferers.
About 25-percent of hospital admissions happen in a two week period in September.
He says students are particularly vulnerable when school starts back up after the summer.
Many students take a medication break during the summer...but Oliphant says they should be taking it the entire holiday.
OPP Investigate Home Invasion in Kenora
Police say 2 unknown men entered a Ride Out area home through an open door.
The suspects demanded money and valuables from the residents.
OPP say the men proceeded to assault the residents.
One person managed to escape and call police.
The suspects were wearing dark clothing and both attempted to conceal their identity by covering their faces.
The residents received minor injuries in the attack.
Dryden Woman Injured When Car Hits Horse
A Dryden woman is in Thunder Bay Hospital with life threatening injuries following a collision on Highway 17 in Wainwright Township.Provincial Police say a small compact car struck two horses around 8:30 Friday evening.
The horses were standing in the eastbound lane.
A young passenger in the vehicle was treated and released from Dryden Hospital.
One horse died at the scene and the other horse is expected to make a full recovery.
Police continue to investigate.
Canadian Heritage River Designation Efforts Continue
Efforts to designate a historic water route through northwestern Ontario continues.
Several groups want a Canadian Heritage River designation in place between Pigeon River to La Lac Croix extended to Lake of the Woods.
President of the Rainy Lake Conservancy Stephen Challais says their proposal is a little unique.
Challais says the proposal is in the nomination phase where a brief is to be submitted to Parks Canada for review before moving further.
Several groups want a Canadian Heritage River designation in place between Pigeon River to La Lac Croix extended to Lake of the Woods.
President of the Rainy Lake Conservancy Stephen Challais says their proposal is a little unique.
Challais says the proposal is in the nomination phase where a brief is to be submitted to Parks Canada for review before moving further.
Charity Bike Ride Starts Today
Dryden Fire Service Education officer Reagan Breeze and three firefighters from Atikokan are taking part in the fundraising and awareness ride.
Breeze says this is the second year of the fundraiser.
Donations can be dropped off at fire hall's in Kenora, Dryden and Atikokan.
Rain Hitting Region Today
Some wet weather is heading our way.Bill Laidlaw from Signal Weather Services says rain is hitting the region today.
Laidlaw says a low pressure system is moving in from the Dakotas and will create some heavy rain and thunderstorms by the afternoon.
He says the rain will taper off tonight with sunshine expected by mid week.
Electric Car Race Underway
A few dozen participants are motoring across North America.
Stephen Bieda of Sun Country Highway says the goal is to stop at as many charging stations located between Seattle and Prince Edward Island as possible.
A site at the Best Western Lakeside Inn is among stations racers could be stopping at.
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