The OPP is investigating a rash of thefts in the Sioux Narrows area.
Police say in one instance, some money was stolen from the cashregister of a business in the town.
The provincial police say they have also received numerous complaintsof camps being broken into, but at this point, its unclear what might have been stolen.
The OPP say alcohol, electronic items and firearms are the usual targetsof thieves and cottage owners are reminded to take appropriate steps to protect their property.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
No Free Passes
Kenora City Council is balking at giving medical students and internsfree passes to use the wellness center at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue at a committee meeting thisweek.
He suggests the free passes are a good way of attracting medicalprofessionals to the community.
However, other councillors don't think the city should be footing thebill for the passes, especially since the Rec. Center is already operatingwith a sizable deficit.
In the end, council agreed that if other organizations, like the Economic Development Commission, want to pay the cost of the passes, that would be acceptible.
Councillor Rory McMillan raised the issue at a committee meeting thisweek.
He suggests the free passes are a good way of attracting medicalprofessionals to the community.
However, other councillors don't think the city should be footing thebill for the passes, especially since the Rec. Center is already operatingwith a sizable deficit.
In the end, council agreed that if other organizations, like the Economic Development Commission, want to pay the cost of the passes, that would be acceptible.
Recreation Centre Review
A Winnipeg company has been hired by the City of Kenora to review recreational services and facilities in the community.
Scatliff, Miller and Murray Incorporated had the only complete bidto do the work.
It will cost the city 50 thousand dollars for the study to be completed.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says the report will not only focus on the mechanical health of Rec. Center, but also the services provided in the facility.
Its expected the study will be complete by the fall.
Scatliff, Miller and Murray Incorporated had the only complete bidto do the work.
It will cost the city 50 thousand dollars for the study to be completed.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says the report will not only focus on the mechanical health of Rec. Center, but also the services provided in the facility.
Its expected the study will be complete by the fall.
Forest Fires Human Caused
Two new forest fires were reported in northwestern Ontario yesterday, both caused by people.
One of the human caused fires was in the Kenora District and has been put out.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean reminds the public to follow the rules when burning grass and brush.
The forest fire hazard is high across much of the Kenora District.
One of the human caused fires was in the Kenora District and has been put out.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean reminds the public to follow the rules when burning grass and brush.
The forest fire hazard is high across much of the Kenora District.
Kenora Swimming Sharks
14 swimmers from Kenora brought home 40 medals between them.
Paige Murphy: 2 gold, 5 silver, 1bronze
Michelle Balcaen: 2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Kaity Inookee: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze
Alex Olsen: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Ronan Cameron: 3 gold, 2 silver
Chetenne Cameron: 2 Gold, 2 bronze
Conor O'Flaherty: 1Gold
Sara Marcine: 1 bronze
Tasha Schabler: 1 Bronze
Winnie Boucha: 1 silver
Bryce Jones: 1 bronze
Paige Murphy: 2 gold, 5 silver, 1bronze
Michelle Balcaen: 2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Kaity Inookee: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze
Alex Olsen: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Ronan Cameron: 3 gold, 2 silver
Chetenne Cameron: 2 Gold, 2 bronze
Conor O'Flaherty: 1Gold
Sara Marcine: 1 bronze
Tasha Schabler: 1 Bronze
Winnie Boucha: 1 silver
Bryce Jones: 1 bronze
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
June Weather Review
Northwestern Ontario residents can expect a cooler than normal summer.
Environment Canada says last month was a degree and a half cooler in Kenora.
Climatologist Chris Hampel says the colder than normal weather will continue.
Hampel notes the region will also see less rainfall in July and August.
Environment Canada says last month was a degree and a half cooler in Kenora.
Climatologist Chris Hampel says the colder than normal weather will continue.
Hampel notes the region will also see less rainfall in July and August.
Above and Beyond Canada
There's an unusual Cross Canada tour making its way to Kenora.
Above and Beyond Canada is a group of individuals who are flying a powered paraglider 10 thousand km across the country.
Spokesperson Benjamin Gordon says they're fundraising to send kids to camp.
Gordon and his crew will be arriving some time this afternoon at Anicinabe Park.
Visit www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com
Above and Beyond Canada is a group of individuals who are flying a powered paraglider 10 thousand km across the country.
Spokesperson Benjamin Gordon says they're fundraising to send kids to camp.
Gordon and his crew will be arriving some time this afternoon at Anicinabe Park.
Visit www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com
Boil Water Advisory
Its going to be a few more days before the water in the City of Kenorais considered safe to drink again.
A boil water advisory was put in place on Saturday night following apower bump at the water treatment plant in Lakeside.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says part of the problem was thatmaintenance work was being carried out at the plant at the time ofthe power outage.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it needs to have two clear watertests back before it can lift the boil water advisory.
That's not expected to happen until the end of the week.
A boil water advisory was put in place on Saturday night following apower bump at the water treatment plant in Lakeside.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says part of the problem was thatmaintenance work was being carried out at the plant at the time ofthe power outage.
The Northwestern Health Unit says it needs to have two clear watertests back before it can lift the boil water advisory.
That's not expected to happen until the end of the week.
Fire Hall
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department is hoping to put atender out on the new fire hall before the end of this month.
The detailed design is being finalized and should be ready to out totender by July 20th.
David Nelson has been working on the project and says there is stillspace to add a land ambulence base, if the Kenora District Services Board has a change of heart.
Fire chief Warren Brinkman says he's looking for alternate sourcesof funding for the project, including the Northern Ontario Heritage Funding and FedNor.
The detailed design is being finalized and should be ready to out totender by July 20th.
David Nelson has been working on the project and says there is stillspace to add a land ambulence base, if the Kenora District Services Board has a change of heart.
Fire chief Warren Brinkman says he's looking for alternate sourcesof funding for the project, including the Northern Ontario Heritage Funding and FedNor.
Keewatin Memorial Arena
Its going to cost the City of Kenora over 30 thousand dollars to getthe Keewatin Memorial Arena ready for summer ice.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says they did an inspection of the facility recently and discovered a number of deficiencies.
The work will include amonia detection upgrades, brine pumps, valvesand water pump repair.
Neil says they hope to have all the work complete before the end of the month.
Recreation Manager Colleen Neil says they did an inspection of the facility recently and discovered a number of deficiencies.
The work will include amonia detection upgrades, brine pumps, valvesand water pump repair.
Neil says they hope to have all the work complete before the end of the month.
Family Day Kenora
The Kenora Rec. Center could be open once again on Family Day in 2010.
Council says its willing to put the item into next years budget.
Chair of the Community Services Committee, Chris Van Wallenghem says Keewatin Arena wasn't used very much last year, so it won't be included next year.
But he says it was likely one of the busiest days of the year for the Kenora Rec. Center.
He adds that it will likely cost about 38 hundred dollars to operatethe Rec. Center on the Statutory Holiday.
Council says its willing to put the item into next years budget.
Chair of the Community Services Committee, Chris Van Wallenghem says Keewatin Arena wasn't used very much last year, so it won't be included next year.
But he says it was likely one of the busiest days of the year for the Kenora Rec. Center.
He adds that it will likely cost about 38 hundred dollars to operatethe Rec. Center on the Statutory Holiday.
OPP Parking
The Ontario Provincial Police will have access to some free parkingon Water Street in front of their building.
Council says its willing to approve the removal of three parking metersin front of the former Communications Center.
Councillor Dave McCann says it will offer the community some extrapolice visibility if police cars are parked there.
He feels it will more than make up for a potential loss in revenue fromthe parking meters.
Council says its willing to approve the removal of three parking metersin front of the former Communications Center.
Councillor Dave McCann says it will offer the community some extrapolice visibility if police cars are parked there.
He feels it will more than make up for a potential loss in revenue fromthe parking meters.
Blood Donor Clinic Today
The Summer Blood Donor Clinic resumes at St. Thomas Aquinas High School today.
Yesterday, 120 units of blood were collected.
Spokesperson Harvey Heather encourages people to attend today's clinic.
The clinic runs from 9:30 until 12:30.
Yesterday, 120 units of blood were collected.
Spokesperson Harvey Heather encourages people to attend today's clinic.
The clinic runs from 9:30 until 12:30.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Outflow Control Board
For the first time in more than a month, outflow from the NormanDam into the Winnipeg River has been reduced.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says outflow has been reducedby about 80 cubic meters per second, as water levels on the lake continue to drop.
Lake levels went down almost three inches this past week, and expected to drop a similar amount over the next seven days.
As for the Winnipeg River, its expected to decrease by about eight inches over the next week with the reduction of outflows from the Norman Dam.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says outflow has been reducedby about 80 cubic meters per second, as water levels on the lake continue to drop.
Lake levels went down almost three inches this past week, and expected to drop a similar amount over the next seven days.
As for the Winnipeg River, its expected to decrease by about eight inches over the next week with the reduction of outflows from the Norman Dam.
Health Unit Flu
Northwestern Ontario continues to be one of the busiest in termsof active cases of the swine flu virus.
The Ontario Ministry of Health says there were 15 new confirmed casesof the H1N1 virus this past week in the Northwestern Health Unitcatchment area, which includes remote first nation communities in the far north.
There are currently 49 active cases of H1N1 in this region and justfive in the Thunder Bay Health Unit.
The Ontario Ministry of Health says there were 15 new confirmed casesof the H1N1 virus this past week in the Northwestern Health Unitcatchment area, which includes remote first nation communities in the far north.
There are currently 49 active cases of H1N1 in this region and justfive in the Thunder Bay Health Unit.
Wincrief Forest Products
One of Kenora's newest industries was shown off to the public Friday.
Wincrief Forest Products is a partnership between Moncrief Construction and the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Since the beginning of April, the company has been building prefabricated homes, most of which will end up on first nation communities.
Chief Eric Fisher from Wabaseemung says the first eight homes willbe placed in his community.
He's hoping that by next year, they will be able to build as many as28 new modular homes.
Wincrief Forest Products is a partnership between Moncrief Construction and the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Since the beginning of April, the company has been building prefabricated homes, most of which will end up on first nation communities.
Chief Eric Fisher from Wabaseemung says the first eight homes willbe placed in his community.
He's hoping that by next year, they will be able to build as many as28 new modular homes.
Cansfield Visits Kenora
Bureaucrats with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry ofNorthern Development and Mines have started work to move forestry out of the MNR.
Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last month that he wanted Northern Development and Mines to take over responsibility for forest issues.
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says there are a number of issues that still have to be worked out.
Cansfield suggests that her ministry will still have some responsibility for forest issues that pertain to the Species At Risk Act, Invasive Species and maintaining water quality.
She made her comments during a short visit to Kenora on Friday.
Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last month that he wanted Northern Development and Mines to take over responsibility for forest issues.
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says there are a number of issues that still have to be worked out.
Cansfield suggests that her ministry will still have some responsibility for forest issues that pertain to the Species At Risk Act, Invasive Species and maintaining water quality.
She made her comments during a short visit to Kenora on Friday.
Blood Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services is hoping for over 280 donors to its annualsummer blood donor clinic this week in Kenora.
The clinic will start this afternoon at the Thomas Aquinas Gym.
Michael Hyduk is a spokesperson for CBS and says they have changedtheir hours slightly for the clinic.
The clinic will run from 4:30 to 9:00 this evening and again tomorrowfrom 9:30 in the morning until 12:30.
The clinic will start this afternoon at the Thomas Aquinas Gym.
Michael Hyduk is a spokesperson for CBS and says they have changedtheir hours slightly for the clinic.
The clinic will run from 4:30 to 9:00 this evening and again tomorrowfrom 9:30 in the morning until 12:30.
Biz Kids Camp
The Northwest Business Centre is holding its week long Biz Kid camp again this summer.
Outreach Co-ordinator Mike McCaffrey says the region's future depends on a thriving business community.
The day long camp sessions will run from July 20th until the 24th.
Anyone interested in signing up their kids can contact the NW Business Centre at 467-4635.
Outreach Co-ordinator Mike McCaffrey says the region's future depends on a thriving business community.
The day long camp sessions will run from July 20th until the 24th.
Anyone interested in signing up their kids can contact the NW Business Centre at 467-4635.
Boil Water Advisory Kenora
The entire City of Kenora is under a boil water advisory.
The safety of the municipalities drinking water can not be guaranteed at this time.
Until the safety of the water supply can be assured, all water from the City distribution system must be boiled for at least a minute.
Water must be boiled if it is to be used for human consumption, that includes brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is rescinded by the City of Kenora and Northwestern Health Unit.
The safety of the municipalities drinking water can not be guaranteed at this time.
Until the safety of the water supply can be assured, all water from the City distribution system must be boiled for at least a minute.
Water must be boiled if it is to be used for human consumption, that includes brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is rescinded by the City of Kenora and Northwestern Health Unit.
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