Two Wisconsin hunters have been convicted of charges related to illegal deer hunting in the Dryden area.
Dennis Majewski is being ordered to pay 25-hundred dollars and Sean Meier 1-thousand dollars for hunting at night.
Court heard that the men were driving on a road north of Dryden last November, an hour after the legal hunting time.
One of the men parked his truck in the middle of the road, used his lights to illuminate a deer standing in the ditch, while the other man got out and shot the buck.
However, the hunters were tricked, as the Ministry of Natural Resources set up a buck deer decoy and officers arrested them at the scene.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Drug Bust
A 19 year old man has been arrested for trying to traffic drugs in a remote community in northwestern Ontario.
The OPP say they were called to the North Caribou Band Office on Thursday afternoon atthe request of a local band councillor.
Officers arrived at the office and after a brief discussion they discovered a number of of Oxycondone pills, over a pound of marijuana and a quantity of another drug.
Brandon Timothy Adams from the Weagamow First Nation has been charged with three counts of trafficking and one count of breach of probation.
He made an appearance in Sioux Lookout court on Friday.
The OPP say they were called to the North Caribou Band Office on Thursday afternoon atthe request of a local band councillor.
Officers arrived at the office and after a brief discussion they discovered a number of of Oxycondone pills, over a pound of marijuana and a quantity of another drug.
Brandon Timothy Adams from the Weagamow First Nation has been charged with three counts of trafficking and one count of breach of probation.
He made an appearance in Sioux Lookout court on Friday.
New Board Governance Model
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital wants to change the way its hosptial board operates.
The board is considering a corporate model, that would mean they wouldn't take part in the municipal elections this October.
Chair Debbie Baldwin says they're looking for feedback from the community and want to know what the public would like to see in their hospital board.
Further meetings are planned on the topic in the future, and a new board model could be in place before the June annual general meeting.
The board is considering a corporate model, that would mean they wouldn't take part in the municipal elections this October.
Chair Debbie Baldwin says they're looking for feedback from the community and want to know what the public would like to see in their hospital board.
Further meetings are planned on the topic in the future, and a new board model could be in place before the June annual general meeting.
ILevel Timberstrand Mill
The ILevel Timberstrand Mill on the Jones Road is looking forward to better times in 2010.
After enduring a couple of very quiet years, mill manager Bill Candline says things are starting to look up.
He expects they will be able to ramp up production by the spring.
Candline says the mill is currenlty working between three, and three and a half days a week, to meet their order paper.
After enduring a couple of very quiet years, mill manager Bill Candline says things are starting to look up.
He expects they will be able to ramp up production by the spring.
Candline says the mill is currenlty working between three, and three and a half days a week, to meet their order paper.
Sunset Trail Riders Trails Update
90 percent of the Sunset Trail Rider Club's trails are open.
President Ken Bracken says most of their trails are ready for snowmobilers.
Bracken adds more snow is needed to get the groomers out on some land trails.
A list of trails and they're conditions are available at www.sunsettrailriders.ca
President Ken Bracken says most of their trails are ready for snowmobilers.
Bracken adds more snow is needed to get the groomers out on some land trails.
A list of trails and they're conditions are available at www.sunsettrailriders.ca
Friday, January 8, 2010
Emergency Services System NWO
The Northwest Local Health Integration Network wants to create a regional emergency services system.
It's one of the many ideas contained in the regional study.
Members of the Lake of the Woods Hospital Board have mixed feelings on the idea, stating that there are some good points but also some areas of concern.
C.E.O. Marc Balcaen says one of their concerns involves who will govern the emergency services commitee.
The hospital board is drafting a letter to the NW LHIN stating their concerns.
It's one of the many ideas contained in the regional study.
Members of the Lake of the Woods Hospital Board have mixed feelings on the idea, stating that there are some good points but also some areas of concern.
C.E.O. Marc Balcaen says one of their concerns involves who will govern the emergency services commitee.
The hospital board is drafting a letter to the NW LHIN stating their concerns.
Sewer and Water Rates
Expect to pay a bit more for sewer and water services in the City of Kenora this year.
Kenora City Council is planning for a five percent increase starting July 1st, with possible increases of five percent a year over the next four years.
Councillor Dave McCann says they need the rate increases to try and reduce projected deficits in the department.
For the average home owner, the increase in sewer and water rates would amount to about three dollars and 50 cents a month.
Council is expected to approve the rate increases in the 2010 budget, which is set to be approved on February 6th.
Kenora City Council is planning for a five percent increase starting July 1st, with possible increases of five percent a year over the next four years.
Councillor Dave McCann says they need the rate increases to try and reduce projected deficits in the department.
For the average home owner, the increase in sewer and water rates would amount to about three dollars and 50 cents a month.
Council is expected to approve the rate increases in the 2010 budget, which is set to be approved on February 6th.
OPP Stabbing Minto
Two people have been arrested following a pair of stabbing incidents in the north end of town.
The OPP say that around 9:00 last night, a fight broke out in the Minto area.
Two people sustained stab wounds and were taken to Lake of the WoodsDistrict Hospital for treatment.
One of the victims was released a short time later and the other was held for observation.
A short time later, police were able to arrest a21 year old Merrill Land.
A second suspect, a 17 year old male youth was arrested Thursday afternoon.
They have both been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
The OPP say that around 9:00 last night, a fight broke out in the Minto area.
Two people sustained stab wounds and were taken to Lake of the WoodsDistrict Hospital for treatment.
One of the victims was released a short time later and the other was held for observation.
A short time later, police were able to arrest a21 year old Merrill Land.
A second suspect, a 17 year old male youth was arrested Thursday afternoon.
They have both been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
Hudak tours NWO
The Leader of Ontario's Conservative Party is taking advantage of the break from Legislature to tour Northwestern Ontario.
Tim Hudak spoke to the Dryden Rotary Club yesterday at Eagles Landing.Hudak stressed the Liberal Government has turned its back on Northwestern Ontario.
Hudak unveiled more details of his Northern Jobs Plan which includes a guarantee to make area communities and First Nations eligible for a share of royalties from crown land developments.
Tim Hudak spoke to the Dryden Rotary Club yesterday at Eagles Landing.Hudak stressed the Liberal Government has turned its back on Northwestern Ontario.
Hudak unveiled more details of his Northern Jobs Plan which includes a guarantee to make area communities and First Nations eligible for a share of royalties from crown land developments.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Pikangikum Help
Two trailers filled with several bags and boxes of children's clothing, diapers and food items are on their way to Pikagikum First Nation.
The items were collected last month by Family and Children Services Rainy River.
Constable Anne McCoy is the O-P-P is helping FACS with the delivery.
Six employees with FACS are also making the day long journey to the remote community north of Red Lake.
The items were collected last month by Family and Children Services Rainy River.
Constable Anne McCoy is the O-P-P is helping FACS with the delivery.
Six employees with FACS are also making the day long journey to the remote community north of Red Lake.
Municipal Elections
Local residents have nine months to decide whether they want to run in this year's municipal elections.
Nomination forms have been available since January 4th, but so far, no-one has expressed interest in any of the races.
Joanne McMillin is the city clerk and says people can drop by her office for the nomination forms.
Elections will be held for Kenora city council, mayor, local school boards and the Lake of the Woods Hospital Board on October 25th.
Nomination forms have been available since January 4th, but so far, no-one has expressed interest in any of the races.
Joanne McMillin is the city clerk and says people can drop by her office for the nomination forms.
Elections will be held for Kenora city council, mayor, local school boards and the Lake of the Woods Hospital Board on October 25th.
Fort Frances Fatal
The OPP in Fort Frances are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a one month old baby girl.
Rhianna Gosselin-Allen passed away at a Winnipeg Hospital on Monday.
A post-mortem exam was conducted in Winnipeg onTuesday, but the results of the autopsy are not yet complete.
Members of the North West Region Forensic Identification Unit are assisting the OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch in Kenora.
Rhianna Gosselin-Allen passed away at a Winnipeg Hospital on Monday.
A post-mortem exam was conducted in Winnipeg onTuesday, but the results of the autopsy are not yet complete.
Members of the North West Region Forensic Identification Unit are assisting the OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch in Kenora.
OPP Unsolved Homocides
OPP in Northwestern Ontario are actively seeking new information into 11 unsolved homocide cases.
The murder of Susan Assin in Kenora in 1974 is one of the cases on the OPP's website.
Sgt. Shelley Garr says a variety of information on the unsolved cases is available to the public on their site opp.ca
The cases date back to the 1960's.
The murder of Susan Assin in Kenora in 1974 is one of the cases on the OPP's website.
Sgt. Shelley Garr says a variety of information on the unsolved cases is available to the public on their site opp.ca
The cases date back to the 1960's.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Richards Golf Tournament
In addition to captaining the Philadelphia Flyers and being named to the Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey Team, Mike Richards is going to find some timeto organize a new charity golf tournament.
The tournament will take place at the Kenora Golf and Country Club on July 15th.
He's not sure whether it will become an annual event or not.
Proceeds will go to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional CommunityFoundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
The tournament will take place at the Kenora Golf and Country Club on July 15th.
He's not sure whether it will become an annual event or not.
Proceeds will go to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional CommunityFoundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
December Weather Normal
Despite frigid temperatures over the past couple of weeks, the weather this past December was pretty average.
Environment Canada Climatologist, Geoff Coulson says while we received a bit more snow than usual, temperatures were pretty normal.
Coulson says the cold, clear weather will likely remain with us for the forseeable future, with temperatures moderating slightly by the weekend.
Environment Canada Climatologist, Geoff Coulson says while we received a bit more snow than usual, temperatures were pretty normal.
Coulson says the cold, clear weather will likely remain with us for the forseeable future, with temperatures moderating slightly by the weekend.
Rickford on Proroguing Parliment
The Member of Parliament for the Kenora Riding is defending the government's decision to suspend the current sitting of the House of Commons.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper prorogued parliament until March which will kill a number of bills currently on the order paper.
Greg Rickford says that will not affect all bills, including the private members bill to kill the Federal Long gun Registry.
Rickford suggests the delay in the next sitting of Parliament will mean that he will be able to spend more time in the riding meeting with his constituents.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
OPP Ride Check Stats
The Kenora Detachment of the OPP was kept busy with its festive RIDE programover the past five weeks.
The annual campaign wrapped up on Saturday and police say they stopped over 13 thousand vehicles in the Kenora area.
A total of eight people were charged with impaired driving or refusing to provide a breath sample.
Officers also issued five three-day suspensions for motorists registering a warning at roadside check stops.
The annual campaign wrapped up on Saturday and police say they stopped over 13 thousand vehicles in the Kenora area.
A total of eight people were charged with impaired driving or refusing to provide a breath sample.
Officers also issued five three-day suspensions for motorists registering a warning at roadside check stops.
Northwestern Ontario Buses
The provincial government is rejecting calls to extend Ontario Northland bus service into northwestern Ontario.Starting in the middle of January, Greyhound will be reducing service in this region to just bus a day from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says he'd rather see the private sector take the initiative, rather than the provincial government.
The provincial government subsidizes bus service to northeastern Ontario to the tune of 25 million dollars a year, and some opposition members at Queen's Park feel northwestern Ontario deserves similar treatment.
Economic Development Commission Kenora
2009 was a busy year for construction in the City of Kenora.
Millions of dollars flowed into the community from the federal and provincial governments for infrastructure spending.
Geordie McEwan is a director of the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission and says they worked hard to secure that funding.
Some of the projects that received funding this year were reconstruction of Highway 17 west in
Kenora, the replacement of the submarine waterline, the Discovery Center in Norman and Phase
Two of the Downtown Revitalization project.
Millions of dollars flowed into the community from the federal and provincial governments for infrastructure spending.
Geordie McEwan is a director of the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission and says they worked hard to secure that funding.
Some of the projects that received funding this year were reconstruction of Highway 17 west in
Kenora, the replacement of the submarine waterline, the Discovery Center in Norman and Phase
Two of the Downtown Revitalization project.
Olympic Torch Relay Kenora
Despite frigid temperatures, the City of Kenora gave the Olympic Torch a warm welcome.
About three thousand people crammed into the Harborfront Parking Lot to witness the lighting of the Olympic Cauldrun.
Wayne Fiecek was the final Olympic Torch bearer and says it was an experienceof a lifetime.
The Olympic Torch will have two final stops today before leaving Ontario.
Ten people will carry the flame from Lake of the Woods Museum and over to Keewatin.
The Torch will also roll into the Shoal Lake #39 First Nation later this morning.
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