A modern new wing is now open at the Paterson Medical Clinic on Tunnel Island.
The expansion has been in the works for a couple of years.
Chair of the medical center board, Don Parfitt says the newbuilding has two floors with the possibility of further expansion.
Parfitt says the medical center is also the recipient of anothergrant from the Paterson Foundation.
The Thunder Bay based organization has matched its original500 thousand dollar contribution to help build the new wing.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Northern Ontario Party
North Bay resident Edward Deibel believes Northern Ontario should have its own political party.
A petition is being distributed to register the Northern Ontario Hertiage Party to get on the ballot for the next provincial election.
Deibel outlines what policies will be enacted if the party is registered.
The website is www.nohp.ca
The goal is to get 1 thousand signatures from communities all across the province.
A petition is being distributed to register the Northern Ontario Hertiage Party to get on the ballot for the next provincial election.
Deibel outlines what policies will be enacted if the party is registered.
The website is www.nohp.ca
The goal is to get 1 thousand signatures from communities all across the province.
Thunder Bay Mill Sold
Any slim hope of reopening the former Abitibi Mission Mill in Thunder Bay has disappeared.
It comes with the news that a scrap dealer in the United States has been found to purchase the mills' assets.
Marvin Pupeza of the Canadian Paperworkers Union says it's disappointing no buyer could be found to produce a product
The company needs money from the sale of it's mills to help its get out of bankrupcy protection.
It comes with the news that a scrap dealer in the United States has been found to purchase the mills' assets.
Marvin Pupeza of the Canadian Paperworkers Union says it's disappointing no buyer could be found to produce a product
The company needs money from the sale of it's mills to help its get out of bankrupcy protection.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Budget
Sioux Narrows/Nestor Fall residents are going to have to wait a little bit longer to find out how much they'll be paying in muncipal taxes.
The community's budget has yet to be brought before Council for vote, and Mayor Bill
Thompson says that's because they're waiting to hear from the District Service Board.
Thompson says last year they were surprised by the DSSAB's amended budget and they don't want have a repeat of that this year.
The community's budget has yet to be brought before Council for vote, and Mayor Bill
Thompson says that's because they're waiting to hear from the District Service Board.
Thompson says last year they were surprised by the DSSAB's amended budget and they don't want have a repeat of that this year.
Power Pledge Kenora
Local residents are being asked to try and cut down on their power use over the nextfive months.
Kenora will be taking part in the 2010 Power Pledge Challenge, which is a province-wide campaign to reduce energy consumption.
Councillor Jim Parson is spear-heading the campaign and says it will begin on April 20th.
Council has agreed to spend some money publicizing the campaign and getting local residents to sign up.
Kenora will be taking part in the 2010 Power Pledge Challenge, which is a province-wide campaign to reduce energy consumption.
Councillor Jim Parson is spear-heading the campaign and says it will begin on April 20th.
Council has agreed to spend some money publicizing the campaign and getting local residents to sign up.
CUPE Hospital Meeting
Major hospital health issues are being discussed in Thunder Bay this week.
The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions is meeting there.
President Michael Hurley says one major topic is the provinces plan to tender some services like knee replacements.
He says smaller northern hospitals will be defenseless because of it and could close
About 200 delegates are attending the gathering.
The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions is meeting there.
President Michael Hurley says one major topic is the provinces plan to tender some services like knee replacements.
He says smaller northern hospitals will be defenseless because of it and could close
About 200 delegates are attending the gathering.
Tourism Kenora
Tourism is Kenora's largest industry.
That's the message Tourism Kenora is trying to get outprior to the summer season.
Heather Paterson is the city's Tourism Development Officerand says they will start promoting the new campaign this week.
Paterson says tourism is a 200 million dollar industry in Kenora,employing more than 25
hundred people.
The campaign will wrap up on May 15th with the "Be a Touristin your Town" event.
That's the message Tourism Kenora is trying to get outprior to the summer season.
Heather Paterson is the city's Tourism Development Officerand says they will start promoting the new campaign this week.
Paterson says tourism is a 200 million dollar industry in Kenora,employing more than 25
hundred people.
The campaign will wrap up on May 15th with the "Be a Touristin your Town" event.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Busy weekend for MNR Fire Crews
Another busy weekend for Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews in northwestern Ontario.
Fire information officer Heather Pridham says they had seven new fires yesterday across the region alone.
She adds that fire crews and equipment are now ready when needed.
Pridham suggests local residents not to burn if they don't have to.
A number of communities have put fire bans in place due to the dry conditions.
Fire information officer Heather Pridham says they had seven new fires yesterday across the region alone.
She adds that fire crews and equipment are now ready when needed.
Pridham suggests local residents not to burn if they don't have to.
A number of communities have put fire bans in place due to the dry conditions.
Body of missing American found
A month long search for a missing American on Lake of the Woods has ended.
The OPP say the body of 68 year old Fred Bisel of Eagle Bend, Minnesotawas located Sunday afternoon in the area of Goose Neck Narrows.
Bisel was travelling on a snowmachine about 13 kilometers north of Morson on March 21st when his sled went through thin ice.
Due to poor conditions, an immediate search was not possible.
The OPP's Underwater Search and Rescue Unit as well as family members have been searching the area in recent days.
Police say Bisel's body was recovered in the general area it went through the ice.
The OPP say the body of 68 year old Fred Bisel of Eagle Bend, Minnesotawas located Sunday afternoon in the area of Goose Neck Narrows.
Bisel was travelling on a snowmachine about 13 kilometers north of Morson on March 21st when his sled went through thin ice.
Due to poor conditions, an immediate search was not possible.
The OPP's Underwater Search and Rescue Unit as well as family members have been searching the area in recent days.
Police say Bisel's body was recovered in the general area it went through the ice.
Hennepen Lane
There's a lot of history on Hennepen Lane in downtown Kenora anda committee has been set up to try and make the back alley a tourist attraction.
A meeting was held on Friday to get some feedback on what to dowith the laneway.
Dennis Wallace is chair of the Economic Development Commission andsays there seems to be a lot of interest in fixing up the alleyway.
Wallace says it wouldn't take a lot of money to refurbish HennepenLane and suggests a couple of events could take place there thissummer to help revitalize that part of downtown Kenora.
A meeting was held on Friday to get some feedback on what to dowith the laneway.
Dennis Wallace is chair of the Economic Development Commission andsays there seems to be a lot of interest in fixing up the alleyway.
Wallace says it wouldn't take a lot of money to refurbish HennepenLane and suggests a couple of events could take place there thissummer to help revitalize that part of downtown Kenora.
Full Day Kindergarten
The Provincial Government has indicated that May 21st will be the day a third school in the
Keewatin-Patricia School District is selected to offer full-day, every-day kindergarten
programs.
Carol Hron is the Assistant to the Director of Education and she lists the top 5-priority schools.
Evergreen school in Kenora is already set to offer the program.
Keewatin-Patricia School District is selected to offer full-day, every-day kindergarten
programs.
Carol Hron is the Assistant to the Director of Education and she lists the top 5-priority schools.
Evergreen school in Kenora is already set to offer the program.
MNR Whiskey Jack Forest
The Ministry of Natural Resources will be holding four information sessions next monthabout proposed changes to the Whisky Jack Forest work plan.
John Sills is a spokesperson for the MNR and says changes were needed tothe contingency plan because it was incomplete.
Information Centers will be set up in Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Red Lake and Ear Falls between May 3rd and 6th.
John Sills is a spokesperson for the MNR and says changes were needed tothe contingency plan because it was incomplete.
Information Centers will be set up in Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Red Lake and Ear Falls between May 3rd and 6th.
Show us your colours
A number of fundraisers for Cancer patients and Cancer Research aregoing to be held in Kenora over the next five months.
One of the newest events is called "Show Us Your Colors".
Irma Milko is one of the organizers of the event and says itwill take place in June at Norman Park.
So far over 65 hundred dollars has already been raised bylocal groups.
The Lions Club and Beaver Brae Secondary School have contributedfive thousand dollars towards the fundraiser.
One of the newest events is called "Show Us Your Colors".
Irma Milko is one of the organizers of the event and says itwill take place in June at Norman Park.
So far over 65 hundred dollars has already been raised bylocal groups.
The Lions Club and Beaver Brae Secondary School have contributedfive thousand dollars towards the fundraiser.
Triple Play Funding
Triple Play will once again be getting some support from Kenoracity council.
Council has tentativly agreed to give the organization 15 thousanddollars to help operate this year.
Triple Play allows children in the Kenora to partake in recreationalsports, by providing funding
for registration in leagues and otherorganized activities.
Triple Play is currently looking for another executive director,after Tanya Watts anounced her resignation recently.
Council has tentativly agreed to give the organization 15 thousanddollars to help operate this year.
Triple Play allows children in the Kenora to partake in recreationalsports, by providing funding
for registration in leagues and otherorganized activities.
Triple Play is currently looking for another executive director,after Tanya Watts anounced her resignation recently.
Mill Manager Fort
AbitibiBowater has named a new manager for its Fort Frances mill.
Derrick Lindgren moves from the same position at AbitibiBowater's Iroquois Falls mill to assume the duties next week in Fort Frances.
He replace's John Harrison who joins that company's Operational Excellence Group, overseeing the company's kraft operations.
Derrick Lindgren moves from the same position at AbitibiBowater's Iroquois Falls mill to assume the duties next week in Fort Frances.
He replace's John Harrison who joins that company's Operational Excellence Group, overseeing the company's kraft operations.
NAPS Grads
9-individuals have joined the ranks of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service.
The recruits were sworn in at a ceremony in Thunder Bay on Friday.
Shannon Dyck of Dryden is one of the new constables.
Dyck will be working in Sandy Lake First Nation.
The recruits were sworn in at a ceremony in Thunder Bay on Friday.
Shannon Dyck of Dryden is one of the new constables.
Dyck will be working in Sandy Lake First Nation.
Thunder Bay area Mine Re-opens
Good news for some mine workers in Northwestern Ontario.
North American Palladium has resumed production at its Lac des Iles Mine near Thunder Bay, putting 180 employees back to work.
The mine was placed on ``care and maintenance'' in October 2008 due to declining metal prices.
North American Palladium has resumed production at its Lac des Iles Mine near Thunder Bay, putting 180 employees back to work.
The mine was placed on ``care and maintenance'' in October 2008 due to declining metal prices.
Atikokan Mining
TerraX Minerals is one step closer to targeting a new drilling campaign on its property near Atikokan.
The company has completed ground geophysical surveys on all 3-of its gold exploration properties.
The survey covers 54-kilometres and preparations are now underway for a drill program.
The company has completed ground geophysical surveys on all 3-of its gold exploration properties.
The survey covers 54-kilometres and preparations are now underway for a drill program.
Cancer Hockey Tournament
Organizers of a 3-3 summer hockey tournament are hoping to raiseat least 10 thousan dollars for cancer research.
Dean Caron is one of the organizers and says in the first year of thetournament, they raised over five thousand dollars.
He says he wants to see the tournament grow in the years ahead.
Caron has asked council's support by helping cover the cost of rentingice at the Keewatin Arena.
The tournament will take place from August 27th to 29th.
Dean Caron is one of the organizers and says in the first year of thetournament, they raised over five thousand dollars.
He says he wants to see the tournament grow in the years ahead.
Caron has asked council's support by helping cover the cost of rentingice at the Keewatin Arena.
The tournament will take place from August 27th to 29th.
Electronics Depot
The Ontario Independent Electronic Stewardship isn't giving up hope on setting up collection depots in northwestern Ontario for old computers televisions and cellphones.
Executive Director Carol Hochu says the program is a good one for businesses, municipalities or community groups to be involved.
The program was set up a year ago and expanded last month to eliminate old electronic items going to landfill, but only regional depots are in Thunder Bay.
Executive Director Carol Hochu says the program is a good one for businesses, municipalities or community groups to be involved.
The program was set up a year ago and expanded last month to eliminate old electronic items going to landfill, but only regional depots are in Thunder Bay.
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