The OPP and Treaty Three Police are partnering this weekend to offer the 9th annual ‘Stuff a Cruiser’ event.
Police vehicles will be parked at Walmart, Canadian Tire, and the Kenora Shoppers Mall.
Constable Dave Cain says last year's event was a great success.
The event will run this Saturday from 10 till 4pm.
Friday, December 4, 2009
CP Holiday Train
The Holiday Train is making another stop in Northwestern Ontario.
The brightly decorated CPR Train will roll into Kenora this Saturday.
Special Events Co-ordinator Buck Matiowski says the holiday train collects food and money for area food banks.
This year's entertainment includes alternative rock band The Odds and blues-rocker Shaun Verreault.
The brightly decorated CPR Train will roll into Kenora this Saturday.
Special Events Co-ordinator Buck Matiowski says the holiday train collects food and money for area food banks.
This year's entertainment includes alternative rock band The Odds and blues-rocker Shaun Verreault.
Fort Jail
A Fort Frances area man will spend at least the next 20 years in jail for the murder 2-years ago of an 18-year-old teenager.
Bronson Harvey Green was sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 20 years, for second-degree murder of Ashley Janelle Smith of Northwest Bay, northwest of Fort Frances.
The two, who were not romantically involved, had been drinking whisky and smoking marijuana.
A police investigation and forensic testing concluded that Smith had been sexually assaulted and brutally kicked in the head and face.
Bronson Harvey Green was sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 20 years, for second-degree murder of Ashley Janelle Smith of Northwest Bay, northwest of Fort Frances.
The two, who were not romantically involved, had been drinking whisky and smoking marijuana.
A police investigation and forensic testing concluded that Smith had been sexually assaulted and brutally kicked in the head and face.
Summer Beaver
A teen from the remote Northern community of Summer Beaver First Nation faces trafficking charges.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police were investigating a complaint at a home and found drugs and a large amount of cash on an intoxicated man.
Officers seized 14-hundred dollars worth of oxycontin and percocet pills along with nearly 12-hundred dollars in cash.
Police say 18-year-old Justin Lucas Beaver has also been charged with breach of undertaking and obstructing a police officer.
Summer Beaver is located about 400-kilometres northeast of Pickle Lake.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police were investigating a complaint at a home and found drugs and a large amount of cash on an intoxicated man.
Officers seized 14-hundred dollars worth of oxycontin and percocet pills along with nearly 12-hundred dollars in cash.
Police say 18-year-old Justin Lucas Beaver has also been charged with breach of undertaking and obstructing a police officer.
Summer Beaver is located about 400-kilometres northeast of Pickle Lake.
Sandy Lake First Nation
A suspicious envelope found at the Sandy Lake First Nation Airport ended up in a major drug seizure for Nishnawbe-Aski Police.
Officers were called to the Airport yesterday.
Police opened the envelope and found 20-thousand dollars worth of prescription pills and cocaine.
An investigation led to the arrest of 42-year-old William John Meekis who faces 2-counts possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Officers were called to the Airport yesterday.
Police opened the envelope and found 20-thousand dollars worth of prescription pills and cocaine.
An investigation led to the arrest of 42-year-old William John Meekis who faces 2-counts possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Rainy River Resources Update
Rainy River Resources says its found another potentially large gold deposit in the Rainy River District.
The company says the discovery in the so-called Beaver Pond mineralization area of its property northwest of Emo create a new high priority for a future drilling program.
Rainy River currently has five drill rigs working in the Richardson township properties with one now dedicated to the new find.
The company says the discovery in the so-called Beaver Pond mineralization area of its property northwest of Emo create a new high priority for a future drilling program.
Rainy River currently has five drill rigs working in the Richardson township properties with one now dedicated to the new find.
Whitedog Fatal Update
Treaty Three Police have released the name of a 35 year old Wabaseemung First Nation resident killed over the weekend.
The body of James Scott was found in a home in the community about 80 kilometers northwest of Kenora early Sunday morning.
Initially, 19 year old Justin Carpenter was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the fatality.
But police say they have upgraded the charges to second degree murder after a post-mortem exam was carried out at Lake of the Woods DistrictHospital on Monday.
The cause of death has still not been released.
Carpenter appeared in Kenora Court today to be arraigned on the charges.
The body of James Scott was found in a home in the community about 80 kilometers northwest of Kenora early Sunday morning.
Initially, 19 year old Justin Carpenter was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the fatality.
But police say they have upgraded the charges to second degree murder after a post-mortem exam was carried out at Lake of the Woods DistrictHospital on Monday.
The cause of death has still not been released.
Carpenter appeared in Kenora Court today to be arraigned on the charges.
Houston Lake Mining
Sudbury based Houston Lake mining is starting an advanced gold and platinum exploration program.
The company is launching a 4-thousand metre diamond drill program on its Dubenski Property near Kenora.
The goal of the drill program is to add resources between the Shaft and Central Zones of the property.
The company is launching a 4-thousand metre diamond drill program on its Dubenski Property near Kenora.
The goal of the drill program is to add resources between the Shaft and Central Zones of the property.
KPDSB No Hope
The top administrator at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is moving on.
The director of education of the public school board, Larry Hope has tendered his resignation effective January 20th.
Hope says he has taken a similar job with the Trillium Lakelands School Board in southern Ontario.
Hope has been with the Keewatin-Patricia District Board for the past 20 years ina number of positions, including principal at Keewatin Public, Evergreen and Beaver Brae.
He was also a superintendant of education before being named director of Education in May of 2008.
The director of education of the public school board, Larry Hope has tendered his resignation effective January 20th.
Hope says he has taken a similar job with the Trillium Lakelands School Board in southern Ontario.
Hope has been with the Keewatin-Patricia District Board for the past 20 years ina number of positions, including principal at Keewatin Public, Evergreen and Beaver Brae.
He was also a superintendant of education before being named director of Education in May of 2008.
Greyhound Service
Its a good news, bad news scenario for Greyhound bus riders in northern Ontario.
The company announced that it will continue service in the region, but reduce the number of buses between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie starting January 17th.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says the reductionin service will have a negative impact on local residents.
Greyhound will continue to offer two buses a day between Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay,but in the new year, buses between the Lakehead and Sault Ste. Marie will drop to just one a day.
The company announced that it will continue service in the region, but reduce the number of buses between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie starting January 17th.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says the reductionin service will have a negative impact on local residents.
Greyhound will continue to offer two buses a day between Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay,but in the new year, buses between the Lakehead and Sault Ste. Marie will drop to just one a day.
National Remembrance Day Women
Six women who were murdered in Northwestern Ontario at the hands of their partner are to be remembered in a dedication next week.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre will be planting the trees in front of its second-stage complex.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says its important to have a visual reminder that violence against women happens here.
The dedication will coincide with National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the 20th anniversary of the 14 women killed at a Montreal University.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre will be planting the trees in front of its second-stage complex.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says its important to have a visual reminder that violence against women happens here.
The dedication will coincide with National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the 20th anniversary of the 14 women killed at a Montreal University.
Festival of Trees
The 6th annual Festival of Trees gets underway today with a special seniors night and auction.
Money raised through the sale of the trees goes towards the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Darlene McGillvary is the Executive Director and says they have a jam packed family day on Saturday.
The auction and gala will be taking place Friday night at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
Money raised through the sale of the trees goes towards the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Darlene McGillvary is the Executive Director and says they have a jam packed family day on Saturday.
The auction and gala will be taking place Friday night at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Northwoods Radio expands
Northwoods Broadcasting is officialy welcoming two new members to its family.
The owners of CJRL have received CRTC approval to puchase two FM stations in Thunder Bay.
The sale of the Newcap assets is expected to close within the next 30-days.
Magic 99.9 and the Giant will join existing stations in Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
The owners of CJRL have received CRTC approval to puchase two FM stations in Thunder Bay.
The sale of the Newcap assets is expected to close within the next 30-days.
Magic 99.9 and the Giant will join existing stations in Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Beaver Brae Girls Hockey
The Beaver Brae Girls Hockey team defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors last night.
The final score was 9 nothing for the Broncos.
Their next game is being held in the Keewatin arena on Friday at 2 o'clock against the Red Lake Rams.
The final score was 9 nothing for the Broncos.
Their next game is being held in the Keewatin arena on Friday at 2 o'clock against the Red Lake Rams.
Kenora Budget
The City of Kenora is about midway through its capital budget processfor next next year.
Council met for a couple hours last night to go over priority spending areas for 2010.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the city is already committed to a numberof infrastructure projects that the federal and provincial governmentshave provided funding for.
One of the projects council is looking to move forward with is therehabilitation of the bridge over the west arm of the Winnipeg River.
That project will cost between 6.6 and seven million dollars.
Council met for a couple hours last night to go over priority spending areas for 2010.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the city is already committed to a numberof infrastructure projects that the federal and provincial governmentshave provided funding for.
One of the projects council is looking to move forward with is therehabilitation of the bridge over the west arm of the Winnipeg River.
That project will cost between 6.6 and seven million dollars.
Greyhound Service Still Up in the Air
The fate of Greyhound service in Northwestern Ontario is up in the air.
The Ontario Highway Transport Board's 90 day deadline ends Wednesday at midnight; after that date Greyhound Canada is free to pull out of the region if it wishes.
Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton feels confident bus service will be available going west from Dryden, thanks to the Manitoba Government's deal with the company.
Hampton says the McGuinty Government hasn't stated if they are in talks with the provider to continue service east of Dryden.
The Ontario Highway Transport Board's 90 day deadline ends Wednesday at midnight; after that date Greyhound Canada is free to pull out of the region if it wishes.
Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton feels confident bus service will be available going west from Dryden, thanks to the Manitoba Government's deal with the company.
Hampton says the McGuinty Government hasn't stated if they are in talks with the provider to continue service east of Dryden.
Church Congregations Down
Northwestern Ontario churches are feeling the pinch with smaller congregations and an aging population.
Elaine Sauer is the Bishop for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and says many youth are moving away from their small communities.
Sauer notes the Fort Frances Lutheran Zion church is actually fairing well during the economy's recession and has a strong congregation with a mix of young and old members.
Elaine Sauer is the Bishop for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and says many youth are moving away from their small communities.
Sauer notes the Fort Frances Lutheran Zion church is actually fairing well during the economy's recession and has a strong congregation with a mix of young and old members.
Green Party Ontario
The new leader of the Green Party in Ontario is getting prepared for the next provincial election.
Mike Schreiner is planning to tour the province to promote the party's platform and search for candidates for 2011.
Schreiner adds Northern Ontario will play an important part as the party works to gain its first seat at Queen's Park.
Mike Schreiner is planning to tour the province to promote the party's platform and search for candidates for 2011.
Schreiner adds Northern Ontario will play an important part as the party works to gain its first seat at Queen's Park.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Shoal Lake Road OPEN
Shoal Lake Road is once again open to traffic after a propane leak.
The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.
The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.
Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.
The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.
The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.
Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.
Shoal Lake Road Closed
Kenora OPP closed Shoal Lake Road last night after a propane truck crashed.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
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