The Kenora Harborfront is going to be out of bounds for swimmersfor the next few days.
The Northwestern Health Unit says recent testing has found high bacterial counts in the water.
As a result, the Harborfront has been posted as Unsafe for Swimming.
The area will remain closed for swimming until the water quality improves.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Fatal Stabbing
Nishnawbe-Aski Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the remote Northern community of Poplar Hill First Nation, north of Red Lake.
Officers responded to the incident early Sunday morning.
Police say 26-year-old Abus Owen was transported to the communities nursing station with stab wounds, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman, who's name is currently being withheld.
Officers responded to the incident early Sunday morning.
Police say 26-year-old Abus Owen was transported to the communities nursing station with stab wounds, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman, who's name is currently being withheld.
Speedy Senior
A Saskatoon senior should have known better.
Police in northwestern Ontario say they clocked the 67-year-old'scar at nearly 150 kilometres an hour (near Nipigon) on Highway 17 in a 90 zone on the weekend.
The man's car is impounded for seven days as is his driver's licence.
Police in northwestern Ontario say they clocked the 67-year-old'scar at nearly 150 kilometres an hour (near Nipigon) on Highway 17 in a 90 zone on the weekend.
The man's car is impounded for seven days as is his driver's licence.
Monday, August 31, 2009
New School Year KPDSB
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board has some changes in store for the upcoming school year.
The public board recently welcomed three new schools to their education family.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they also expanded and tweaked some of their curriculum.
The board's oral language program is also being expanded to include Grade 2 teachers and their classes.
The public board recently welcomed three new schools to their education family.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they also expanded and tweaked some of their curriculum.
The board's oral language program is also being expanded to include Grade 2 teachers and their classes.
Gravelle on Platinex KI Dispute
The Minister of Northern Development and Mines says he's willing to set up a meeting between the leaders from the Big Trout Lake First Nation and Platinex to try to resolve their on-going dispute.
Earlier this week, residents of the community prevented float plane carrying Platinex officials from landing.
Michael Gravelle says he's willing to try to bring both sides together.
Platinex has been trying to drill on property near Big Trout Lake, but the band has been adamantly opposed to any exploration work in its traditional land use territory.
Earlier this week, residents of the community prevented float plane carrying Platinex officials from landing.
Michael Gravelle says he's willing to try to bring both sides together.
Platinex has been trying to drill on property near Big Trout Lake, but the band has been adamantly opposed to any exploration work in its traditional land use territory.
School starts tomorrow
Its back to school this week for students in both the public and separate school board.
Today, the teachers head back to work for a professional delopment day, and students go back to class tomorrow.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District Schoo Board and says even though they are opening up a couple of new facilities this fall, they aren't anticipating a big jumpin enrolment.
Aikre says one of the changes this year will see a new daycare program move into the old Thomas Aquinas Annex.
It will officially open tomorrow.
Today, the teachers head back to work for a professional delopment day, and students go back to class tomorrow.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District Schoo Board and says even though they are opening up a couple of new facilities this fall, they aren't anticipating a big jumpin enrolment.
Aikre says one of the changes this year will see a new daycare program move into the old Thomas Aquinas Annex.
It will officially open tomorrow.
Sunset Country Travel TV Shows
The Sunset Country Travel Association is going Hollywood.
The tourism group has received 218 thousand dollars from the federal government to produce 26 television shows.
Gerry Cariou is the executive director of Sunset Country and says they will be working with a number of tourist outfitters across the region.
The funding was announced on Friday by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford.
The money comes from the Community Adjustment fund.
The tourism group has received 218 thousand dollars from the federal government to produce 26 television shows.
Gerry Cariou is the executive director of Sunset Country and says they will be working with a number of tourist outfitters across the region.
The funding was announced on Friday by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford.
The money comes from the Community Adjustment fund.
Shoal Lake Lots
As many as 40 new cottage lots are going to be developed on Shoal Lake.
The Shoal Lake #39 First Nation has received 775 thousand dollars from the federal government to help out with the project.
Band Chief Eli Mandamin expects the lots will be sold fairly quickly.
The funding was announced on Friday by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford.
The money is part of five million dollars set aside for the Kenora Riding under the Community Adjustment Fund.
The Shoal Lake #39 First Nation has received 775 thousand dollars from the federal government to help out with the project.
Band Chief Eli Mandamin expects the lots will be sold fairly quickly.
The funding was announced on Friday by Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford.
The money is part of five million dollars set aside for the Kenora Riding under the Community Adjustment Fund.
Rickford Funding Announcements
A total of 12 municipalities and first nation communities in the Kenora riding are sharing over five million dollars from the federal government.
The funding was rolled out last week under the Community Adjustment Fund.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford says this is the last of the funding promised in this years federal budget to help communities deal with the effects of the recession.
Rickford says the federal government will begin a new round of pre-budget consultations this fall to determine if more infrastructure and community adjustment funds will be needed.
The funding was rolled out last week under the Community Adjustment Fund.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford says this is the last of the funding promised in this years federal budget to help communities deal with the effects of the recession.
Rickford says the federal government will begin a new round of pre-budget consultations this fall to determine if more infrastructure and community adjustment funds will be needed.
Four Laning Highway
The Ministry of Transportation is conducting a planning study to identify land needed for the future four-laning of the Trans-Canada highway between Kakabeka Falls and Shabaqua Corner.
The route planning study will recommend a corridor, although there is no commitment to start construction anytime soon.
As part of the study, the Ministry will unviel potential routes at a series of meetings later this fall.
The route planning study will recommend a corridor, although there is no commitment to start construction anytime soon.
As part of the study, the Ministry will unviel potential routes at a series of meetings later this fall.
Bald Eagle Fine
A Thunder Bay man has been fined 25-hundred dollars for shooting and killing a bald eagle.
Court heard that on June first, conservation officers investigated a report of gunfire on a property and discovered a decaying bald eagle carcass in the yard.
Shawn Bowes admitted to shooting the Eagle.
The bird is specially protected under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Bowes has also been banned from hunting for 3-years.
Court heard that on June first, conservation officers investigated a report of gunfire on a property and discovered a decaying bald eagle carcass in the yard.
Shawn Bowes admitted to shooting the Eagle.
The bird is specially protected under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Bowes has also been banned from hunting for 3-years.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Bears In Kenora
Northwestern Ontario residents can expect to see more bears in city limits this fall.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into
municipalities.
The MNR reminds the public to put trash out on the day of garbage pick up only, and keep non native food for bears indoors.
Non native food includes garbage, pet treats, and bbq drippings.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The bearwise hotline number is 1-866-514 2327.
For video of a black bear on a Kenora deck click on our website photo section www.cjrl.ca
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into
municipalities.
The MNR reminds the public to put trash out on the day of garbage pick up only, and keep non native food for bears indoors.
Non native food includes garbage, pet treats, and bbq drippings.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The bearwise hotline number is 1-866-514 2327.
For video of a black bear on a Kenora deck click on our website photo section www.cjrl.ca
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Big Grassy First Nation
The Big Grassy and Onigaming First Nations are looking to attract more visitors and increase their tourism revenues.
The Provincial Government is putting 100 thousand dollars towards upgrading Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park.
The site will include 10 new seasonal campsites to accomodate more campers.
The project includes clearing land, installing a water reservoir, improving boat launches, and roads.
The Provincial Government is putting 100 thousand dollars towards upgrading Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park.
The site will include 10 new seasonal campsites to accomodate more campers.
The project includes clearing land, installing a water reservoir, improving boat launches, and roads.
Greyhound Winnipeg
Kenora residents travelling to Winnipeg by Greyhound will now be dropped off at a different location.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
Stabbing Arrest
One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident last night.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
Pickle Lake House fire update
A man who was killed in a house fire last weekend, died as a result of smoke inhallation.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
Stafford Bike Ride
The father of slain Woodstock girl Tori Stafford will be in Kenora a little earlier than scheduled.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Bears in Town
Northwestern Ontario residents can expect to see more bears in city limits this fall.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
Catholic School Board New Buildings
Local school boards are gearing up for the start up of classes next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
Redditt Water Supply
Residents of the tiny community of Redditt will be able to view plans for a community water supply.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
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