The Dryden Eagle Boys Hockey team is off to an early start in the High School season.
The Eagles traveled to Kenora for a pair of exhibition games on the weekend.
Dryden won the opening game 5-3 and dropped a 4-3 decision in the second game against the Beaver Brae Broncos.
The Regular season starts November 24th.
Monday, October 19, 2009
150 over 50
150 over 50.
That's the new 12 hour drop in breast screening day the Ontario Breast Screening Program is promoting for Northwestern Ontario.
Manager of Cancer Screening, Lori Dell Vedova says there are some perks to getting your breasts checked.
To be eligable for the gift card; the future appointment must be made by November 13th.
To take part in 150 over 50 visit the Lake of the Woods Hospital on Monday, October 26th.
That's the new 12 hour drop in breast screening day the Ontario Breast Screening Program is promoting for Northwestern Ontario.
Manager of Cancer Screening, Lori Dell Vedova says there are some perks to getting your breasts checked.
To be eligable for the gift card; the future appointment must be made by November 13th.
To take part in 150 over 50 visit the Lake of the Woods Hospital on Monday, October 26th.
Tourism Kenora Advertising Plan
Tourism Kenora's advertising plan has been approved by the City of Kenora's Property and Planning Committee.
City Planner Jeff Port says its no surprise they're advertising in Manitoba and the midwestern united states.
The advertising plan calls for billboard ads in Winnipeg, and ads in local newspapers in rural Manitoba.
The two year tourism campaign is worth 105 thousand dollars.
City Planner Jeff Port says its no surprise they're advertising in Manitoba and the midwestern united states.
The advertising plan calls for billboard ads in Winnipeg, and ads in local newspapers in rural Manitoba.
The two year tourism campaign is worth 105 thousand dollars.
Risk Report
The City of Kenora plans to spend 20 thousand dollars on a risk management consultant.
Robert Harder will be conducting a risk management study that looks at potential risks and areas where the city can save money on its insurance.
Health and Safety Officer Bruce Graham says they're eager to get started.
The money for the study would come from the city's insurance reserve.
After the risk management report is paid for; the fund will sit at around 60 thousand dollars
Robert Harder will be conducting a risk management study that looks at potential risks and areas where the city can save money on its insurance.
Health and Safety Officer Bruce Graham says they're eager to get started.
The money for the study would come from the city's insurance reserve.
After the risk management report is paid for; the fund will sit at around 60 thousand dollars
KDSB Strategic Plan
The Kenora District Services Board may have a new look according to recommendations contained in a 5-year strategic plan.
The strategy calls for a re-branding and improved public relations.
Prairie Edge Management drafted the plan following consultations with KDSB staff and Municipal representatives.
Warren Thompson says the Board has to do a better job getting its name out in area communities.
The KDSB has adopted the Strategic Plan and will now focus on implementing the recommendations.
Setting up emergency shelters in communities across the District is another suggestion in the plan.
Thompson says these shelters would help with an on-going homeless issue in our Region.
He stresses the Provincial Government would have to jump on board with funding.
The strategy calls for a re-branding and improved public relations.
Prairie Edge Management drafted the plan following consultations with KDSB staff and Municipal representatives.
Warren Thompson says the Board has to do a better job getting its name out in area communities.
The KDSB has adopted the Strategic Plan and will now focus on implementing the recommendations.
Setting up emergency shelters in communities across the District is another suggestion in the plan.
Thompson says these shelters would help with an on-going homeless issue in our Region.
He stresses the Provincial Government would have to jump on board with funding.
Flu Shots
Seasonal flu shots for residents 65 and over are now being offered at Northwestern Health Unit Offices.
Medical officer of Health Doctor Jim Arthurs says because vaccines are limited to just one segment of the population.
Arthurs says clinics for the H1N1 could be ready to go by the end of the month.
Medical officer of Health Doctor Jim Arthurs says because vaccines are limited to just one segment of the population.
Arthurs says clinics for the H1N1 could be ready to go by the end of the month.
Atikokan Crisis Centre
An organization that provides safety and assistance to abused women and their children in the Atikokan area is seeking a new name.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre has been providing its programs more than 30-years.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says they want to dispel certain myths.
Kroocmo notes not many people know they serve communities including Emo, Big Grassy, Rainy River and Fort Frances.
The Centre hopes to have a new name in place before next month.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre has been providing its programs more than 30-years.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says they want to dispel certain myths.
Kroocmo notes not many people know they serve communities including Emo, Big Grassy, Rainy River and Fort Frances.
The Centre hopes to have a new name in place before next month.
Fire Season Coming to a close
The Ministry of Natural Resources has started to scale back fire fighting operations to winter levels across Northwestern Ontario.
Information Officer Debbie McLean says seasonal fire crews are no longer in the field and waterbombers and helicopters are no longer in operation.
However, McLean notes its still a busy time for full time staff.
McLean says staff will be hard at work reviewing this year's fire season and preparing for next year's possible challenges.
Officially, the fire season doesn't end until October 31st and the MNR still has the resources available to fight any new fire.
Information Officer Debbie McLean says seasonal fire crews are no longer in the field and waterbombers and helicopters are no longer in operation.
However, McLean notes its still a busy time for full time staff.
McLean says staff will be hard at work reviewing this year's fire season and preparing for next year's possible challenges.
Officially, the fire season doesn't end until October 31st and the MNR still has the resources available to fight any new fire.
Be Visible
Safe Communities Canada wants you to "be visible".
The Be Visible-Be Certified program asks residents to lobby the government and take note of unsafe situations in your community.
President Paul Kells says Kenora is targeting the issue of seniors and preventable falls.
To learn how you can take part in the campaign log onto www.be-visible.ca
The Be Visible-Be Certified program asks residents to lobby the government and take note of unsafe situations in your community.
President Paul Kells says Kenora is targeting the issue of seniors and preventable falls.
To learn how you can take part in the campaign log onto www.be-visible.ca
Mill Funding
The Domtar Mill in Dryden is 1 of 24 mills to qualify for Canada's version of the United States black liquor program.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, Domtar will qualify for more than 27-million dollars in credits.
Abitibi-Bowater Mills in Fort Frances and Thunder Bay are eligible for 33-million dollars.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, Domtar will qualify for more than 27-million dollars in credits.
Abitibi-Bowater Mills in Fort Frances and Thunder Bay are eligible for 33-million dollars.
Walking Trail Property
The Kenora Urban Trails Network wants to utilize a portion of land in its trail network next to King George School.
The group is asking the Keewatin Patricia District School Board to sell the tract of land to the City of Kenora for its Rat Portage Urban Trail.
Spokesperson Dan Essery says if the board is interested; it will first have to declare the wetland as surplus.
The Rat Portage Urban Trail runs from Husky the Musky to Anicinabe Park.
The group is asking the Keewatin Patricia District School Board to sell the tract of land to the City of Kenora for its Rat Portage Urban Trail.
Spokesperson Dan Essery says if the board is interested; it will first have to declare the wetland as surplus.
The Rat Portage Urban Trail runs from Husky the Musky to Anicinabe Park.
Recreation Department Report
The City of Kenora is tracking the number of users using their recreation facilities.
The municipality started collecting data in March, and the latest report runs until August.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem says he's pleased with the figures.
Kenora Recreation Centre membership rates were slightly down, but room rental rates in that building increased.
The Thistle Rink was rented 70 times in August alone, while the Keewatin Memorial Arena was booked 403 times during the last month of summer.
The municipality started collecting data in March, and the latest report runs until August.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem says he's pleased with the figures.
Kenora Recreation Centre membership rates were slightly down, but room rental rates in that building increased.
The Thistle Rink was rented 70 times in August alone, while the Keewatin Memorial Arena was booked 403 times during the last month of summer.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
MNR Fire Season
It may seem hard to believe, but one new forest fire was reported in the Dryden District on Tuesday.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Debbie McLean says the small blaze
is being monitored on an island on the east end of Eagle Lake.
McLean stresses there are still 2-weeks left in the fire season and notes day burning is still prohibited.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Debbie McLean says the small blaze
is being monitored on an island on the east end of Eagle Lake.
McLean stresses there are still 2-weeks left in the fire season and notes day burning is still prohibited.
Accomodation Review Committee
The public board still plans to review its enrollment and accommodation needs at its five elementary schools in Kenora.
Denise Forsythe of Evergreen, Keewatin's Lisa Gate-Villa, Dan Essery of King George, Tracey Wells of Lakewood and Valleyview's Lori Stebnitsky were appointed to the accomodtion review committee on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Finance Dean Carrie says they're still holding out for representation from the City and Grand Council Treaty #3.
Carrie adds that there will be a sizeable contingent of school board officials and staff on the committee.
Denise Forsythe of Evergreen, Keewatin's Lisa Gate-Villa, Dan Essery of King George, Tracey Wells of Lakewood and Valleyview's Lori Stebnitsky were appointed to the accomodtion review committee on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Finance Dean Carrie says they're still holding out for representation from the City and Grand Council Treaty #3.
Carrie adds that there will be a sizeable contingent of school board officials and staff on the committee.
KPDSB Suspensions Declining
Not as many students are being suspended according to the Keewatin Patricia District School Board.
Suspensions are on the decline since the zero tolerance policy was replaced with the safe schools and restorative justice program.
Assistant to the Director of Education Sean Monteith says instead of a "no questions asked" suspension; they give the guilty parties a chance to explain their actions.
Since 2003-2004, the number of suspensions handed out has dropped from nearly 2 thousand to just over 400 last year.
Suspensions are on the decline since the zero tolerance policy was replaced with the safe schools and restorative justice program.
Assistant to the Director of Education Sean Monteith says instead of a "no questions asked" suspension; they give the guilty parties a chance to explain their actions.
Since 2003-2004, the number of suspensions handed out has dropped from nearly 2 thousand to just over 400 last year.
Boil Water Lifted
It's safe to drink the water again.
The Northwestern Health Unit has lifted the boil water advisory for Keewatin, Norman and Tunnel Island.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital will also be able to drink their water without boiling it first.
The ban was put in place over a week ago.
The Northwestern Health Unit has lifted the boil water advisory for Keewatin, Norman and Tunnel Island.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital will also be able to drink their water without boiling it first.
The ban was put in place over a week ago.
Vehicle Extrication Training
The Dryden Fire Service is hosting a regional training school this week.
Dryden Deputy Fire Chief Ken Kurz says the valuable course starts Thursday and concludes Sunday.
Fire and rescue personnel will learn more about new technology, rescue hazards and modern vehicles.
Dryden Deputy Fire Chief Ken Kurz says the valuable course starts Thursday and concludes Sunday.
Fire and rescue personnel will learn more about new technology, rescue hazards and modern vehicles.
Safe Community Kenora
Kenora is working towards preventing injuries.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community.
The National Safe Communities group scored Kenora 18 out of 20 on their safety check list.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
The municipality joined the Safe Communities Canada organization several years ago and has started up several safety initiatives since then.
National President Paul Kells says Kenora is a very safe community.
The National Safe Communities group scored Kenora 18 out of 20 on their safety check list.
Kells says the city should be proud of its high ranking.
KPDSB Strat Plan 2009-2010
Student Achievement is one of the main goals for the Keewatin Patricia District School Board.
The board unveilled its 2009-2010 strategic action plan at its monthly meeting last night.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they'll be starting a homework help initiative program.
Hope adds they want to expand their life skills and special education programs.
The board wants to know what happens to special needs students once they leave high school.
The board unveilled its 2009-2010 strategic action plan at its monthly meeting last night.
Director of Education Larry Hope says they'll be starting a homework help initiative program.
Hope adds they want to expand their life skills and special education programs.
The board wants to know what happens to special needs students once they leave high school.
2010 Budget Kenora
The City of Kenora is starting to plan its 2010 budget.
Councillors gathered for their first budget meeting yesterday afternoon and discussed timelines and the overall budget process.
Councillor Rory McMillan says they want to involve the community in the process.
Draft versions of the capital budget are expected to be presented to council by the end of November.
The draft operating budget is expected in late January.
Councillors gathered for their first budget meeting yesterday afternoon and discussed timelines and the overall budget process.
Councillor Rory McMillan says they want to involve the community in the process.
Draft versions of the capital budget are expected to be presented to council by the end of November.
The draft operating budget is expected in late January.
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