A virtual ground breaking ceremony has taken place for the Schools Building Schools
project.
Five high schools in Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Ignace have raised 17 thousand
dollars to help build a new school in a tiny community in Guatamaula.
Gord LeMaistre is a member of the Kenora Rotary Club and says he was impressed with
the students fundraising efforts.
Amanda Wiebe is the chair of the Schools Building Schools committee at Thomas Aquinas
and says they managed to raise six thousand dollars for the project.
The money helped build a new two room school in the central american country along with
new washroom facilities.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Questions Raised about new Internet Rates
A northwestern Ontario politician is raising alarm bells about a CRTC decision about
internet rates.
The broadcast regulator says it's okay for internet service providers to put a cap on data downloads.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty says there is a move to get the government
to reverse the policy
Rafferty says such a policy will be disastrous for people in northern Ontario who rely on the Internet
internet rates.
The broadcast regulator says it's okay for internet service providers to put a cap on data downloads.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty says there is a move to get the government
to reverse the policy
Rafferty says such a policy will be disastrous for people in northern Ontario who rely on the Internet
Sioux Lookout Hunters Fined
Tag sharing and providing false information has proved costly for 2-Sioux Lookout men.
The hunters have been fined 45-hundred dollars for various offences.
Court heard that Conservation officers responded to a complaint last November of shots heard in Sioux Lookout.
Officers investigated and found Gregory Marino loading an antlered deer into the back of his pick-up truck.
The animal was tagged with a seal belonging to Carl Bober, who was at work at the time.
Despite having a valid deer seal himself, Marino called Bober and asked for his seal.
Both men made numerous false statements to officers.
The hunters have been fined 45-hundred dollars for various offences.
Court heard that Conservation officers responded to a complaint last November of shots heard in Sioux Lookout.
Officers investigated and found Gregory Marino loading an antlered deer into the back of his pick-up truck.
The animal was tagged with a seal belonging to Carl Bober, who was at work at the time.
Despite having a valid deer seal himself, Marino called Bober and asked for his seal.
Both men made numerous false statements to officers.
Fort Frances Man Survives Trip to Egypt
A northwestern Ontario man is back from Cairo where he says he saw humanity at its worst.
Tristin Hutton says it was chaos on the streets.
The 44-year-old from Fort Frances says he watched rolling battles between police and protesters from his hotel window.
Police used water cannons and tear gas on the protesters who set fire to police vehicles, and fought back with rocks and bats.
He says he didn't see anyone killed but talked to people who did and saw pictures of people being crushed by police vehicles.
The bush pilot was in Egypt on holiday and was visiting his sister who works at the Canadian Embassy.
Tristin Hutton says it was chaos on the streets.
The 44-year-old from Fort Frances says he watched rolling battles between police and protesters from his hotel window.
Police used water cannons and tear gas on the protesters who set fire to police vehicles, and fought back with rocks and bats.
He says he didn't see anyone killed but talked to people who did and saw pictures of people being crushed by police vehicles.
The bush pilot was in Egypt on holiday and was visiting his sister who works at the Canadian Embassy.
Rat Portage Charges Non Residents for Ice Road Access
The Rat Portage First Nation says its now charging non-band members for use of the
ice road through their community.
As of February 1st, the band has set up manned check points at the Gap Road and the Matheson Bay
entrances to the First Nation.
A toll of 25 dollars a day is being charged to drive on the ice road.
A monthly permit of 50 dollars, or a seasonal pass for 75 dollars are also available.
The access passes can be purchased at the Rat Portage Band office.
ice road through their community.
As of February 1st, the band has set up manned check points at the Gap Road and the Matheson Bay
entrances to the First Nation.
A toll of 25 dollars a day is being charged to drive on the ice road.
A monthly permit of 50 dollars, or a seasonal pass for 75 dollars are also available.
The access passes can be purchased at the Rat Portage Band office.
NOTO Defends new Land Use Permit costs
There are a lot of unhappy campers in Northwestern Ontario.
Several area outfitters have written to the Premier upset about an increase to their land use permit fees.
NOTO Executive Director Doug Reynolds says his organization has been listening to the concerns of tourist outfitters from this region.
Reynolds says the industry knew the fees were coming for over three years and he negotiated the best deal he could.
Several area outfitters have written to the Premier upset about an increase to their land use permit fees.
NOTO Executive Director Doug Reynolds says his organization has been listening to the concerns of tourist outfitters from this region.
Reynolds says the industry knew the fees were coming for over three years and he negotiated the best deal he could.
Stand Off Ends Peacefully near Pickle Lake
An 18-year-old man is in custody following an armed stand-off at the Band Office in New Osnaburgh First Nation.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police received a call of an armed suspect at the Security office around 3:30 yesterday morning.
The OPP Crisis Negotiation Team and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit were called in to assist officers.
The incident was resolved peacefully 8-hours later, with no shots fired.
No formal charges have yet to be laid.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police received a call of an armed suspect at the Security office around 3:30 yesterday morning.
The OPP Crisis Negotiation Team and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit were called in to assist officers.
The incident was resolved peacefully 8-hours later, with no shots fired.
No formal charges have yet to be laid.
Broncos lose four on the road
It wasn't a good day on the court for Beaver Brae's boys basketball
and girls volleyball teams.
The Broncos were in Dryden yesterday and came away without a win.
In senior boys basketball, The Eagles edged Beaver Brae 32-26.
The Bronco junior boys were upeneded 60-38.
In volleyball action, the Dryden senior girls won in three straight set,
while the Beaver Brae junior girls lost three sets to one.
The Broncos don't have a lot of time to lick their wounds.
All four teams are back in action today with Fort Frances in town.
and girls volleyball teams.
The Broncos were in Dryden yesterday and came away without a win.
In senior boys basketball, The Eagles edged Beaver Brae 32-26.
The Bronco junior boys were upeneded 60-38.
In volleyball action, the Dryden senior girls won in three straight set,
while the Beaver Brae junior girls lost three sets to one.
The Broncos don't have a lot of time to lick their wounds.
All four teams are back in action today with Fort Frances in town.
Thistles lose in Winnipeg
The Kenora Triple "a" midget Thistles will be happy to play at home
again.
The Thistles wrapped up a seven game road swing last night with a
4-1 lost to the Winnipeg Thrashers.
Bowen Alcock scored the lone goal for the Kenora Midgets.
The Thistles are back home this weekend with a pair of games
against the Interlake Lightning.
again.
The Thistles wrapped up a seven game road swing last night with a
4-1 lost to the Winnipeg Thrashers.
Bowen Alcock scored the lone goal for the Kenora Midgets.
The Thistles are back home this weekend with a pair of games
against the Interlake Lightning.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Morning accident on the Redditt Road
Traffic has been moving slower than usual on the Redditt Road this morning.
A two vehicle collision closed Highway 658 down for about an hour.
The road has since been re-opened to two lane traffic.
No other details about the collision have been released.
Meanwhile, the accident has caused some delays for school bus service
along the Redditt Road.
Excel Coachlines says its number 13, 14 and 16 buses are running about
30 minutes behind schedule.
A two vehicle collision closed Highway 658 down for about an hour.
The road has since been re-opened to two lane traffic.
No other details about the collision have been released.
Meanwhile, the accident has caused some delays for school bus service
along the Redditt Road.
Excel Coachlines says its number 13, 14 and 16 buses are running about
30 minutes behind schedule.
Broncos win Battle of Kenora
Beaver Brae's girls hockey team won the battle of Kenora.
The Broncos met the Saints last night at the Kenora Rec. Center and
skated away with a 4-2 victory.
Ainsley Lindquist, Jess Ricklefs, and Sam Smith each scored for Beaver Brae,
while Jody Melillo added an empty netter.
The Broncos are back in action this weekend at home with a pair of games against
the Lake of the Woods Bears from Beaudette, Minnesota.
The Broncos met the Saints last night at the Kenora Rec. Center and
skated away with a 4-2 victory.
Ainsley Lindquist, Jess Ricklefs, and Sam Smith each scored for Beaver Brae,
while Jody Melillo added an empty netter.
The Broncos are back in action this weekend at home with a pair of games against
the Lake of the Woods Bears from Beaudette, Minnesota.
No Increase in Health Unit Levies
The levy charged to municipalities to help fund the Northwestern Health Unit will remain the same as last year.
Chief Administrative Officer of the Health Unit, Mark Perreault says the per capita rate, combined with declines in population, will mean area town and cities will pay less this year than they did in 2010.
Perreault says staff reductions through attrition has allowed the Health Unit to work with less money from municipalities.
Chief Administrative Officer of the Health Unit, Mark Perreault says the per capita rate, combined with declines in population, will mean area town and cities will pay less this year than they did in 2010.
Perreault says staff reductions through attrition has allowed the Health Unit to work with less money from municipalities.
Community Plan in the Works for the Abitibi lands
The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission wants to establish
a community improvement plan for the Abitibi lands in Kenora.
Fo-Tenn Consulting met with City council yesterday to outline the process.
Economic Development Officer for the City, Jennifer Findlay says over the next few months, they will
be seeking public input on the Community Improvement Plan.
Findlay says they will be holding a couple of public meetings in coming months to outline some of the incentives that could be offered to businesses willing to re-locate.
a community improvement plan for the Abitibi lands in Kenora.
Fo-Tenn Consulting met with City council yesterday to outline the process.
Economic Development Officer for the City, Jennifer Findlay says over the next few months, they will
be seeking public input on the Community Improvement Plan.
Findlay says they will be holding a couple of public meetings in coming months to outline some of the incentives that could be offered to businesses willing to re-locate.
Atikokan Company first to get new Wood Allocation
Atikokan Renewable Fuels is hoping to begin production of its wood pellet plant later this year after being granted the rights to access 179-thousand cubic metres per year of poplar and birch fibre.The Atikokan plant also received one-point-two million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.
Spokesperson Ed Fukushima says that money offsets costs incurred while they waited for wood.
Fukushima says the wood allocation allows them to begin talks with potential customers.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Break-ins reported in Rabblit Lake area
The OPP are investigating another rash of vehicle break-in's in the
Rabbit Lake area.
On Friday, a number of unlocked vehicles located along Rabbit Lake
Road were entered.
A quantity of change, an i-pod and other personal items were stolen.
Anyone with information about these break-ins are asked to contact
the Kenora Detachment of the OPP or Crimestoppers.
Rabbit Lake area.
On Friday, a number of unlocked vehicles located along Rabbit Lake
Road were entered.
A quantity of change, an i-pod and other personal items were stolen.
Anyone with information about these break-ins are asked to contact
the Kenora Detachment of the OPP or Crimestoppers.
Aboriginal Groups Applaud Rickford's Appointment
Aboriginal groups in the region are giving their thumbs up for the appointment of Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford as the new parliamentary assistant for Aboriginal Affairs.
Stan Beardy is the grand Chief of the Nishinabe-Aski Nation and says Rickford's appointment as is a welcome move.
Beardy says the Kenora MP is very familiar with NAN issues
Grand Council Treaty #3 has also given its blessing to Rickford's appointment and hopes
the Harper government lives up to its commitments to first nation education and creating
healthy and sustainable communities.
Stan Beardy is the grand Chief of the Nishinabe-Aski Nation and says Rickford's appointment as is a welcome move.
Beardy says the Kenora MP is very familiar with NAN issues
Grand Council Treaty #3 has also given its blessing to Rickford's appointment and hopes
the Harper government lives up to its commitments to first nation education and creating
healthy and sustainable communities.
Impaired Driving charge results in impounded vehicle
A local woman has learned the hard way about Ontario's new, tougher drinking and
driving laws.
The OPP say over the weekend a 23 year old male and a 19 year old female had their
licences suspended after registering a warning on a roadside breath test.
The 19 year old driver also had her vehicle impounded for seven days.
Under new legislation, there is a zero tolerance level for alcohol for
drivers 21 and under.
The new laws went into effect back in December.
driving laws.
The OPP say over the weekend a 23 year old male and a 19 year old female had their
licences suspended after registering a warning on a roadside breath test.
The 19 year old driver also had her vehicle impounded for seven days.
Under new legislation, there is a zero tolerance level for alcohol for
drivers 21 and under.
The new laws went into effect back in December.
Hampton bullish on the Mining Industry
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton feels this region will benefit from a gold mine long before the so-called Ring of Fire can be adequately developed.Speaking at the Rainy River District Municipal Association meeting on the weekend, Hampton says the northwestern Ontario has everything needed to make a gold mine proposed by Rainy River Resources possible.
Hampton feels it will be at least a decade before any mine in the Ring of Fire is developed because it lacks the necessary infrastructure.
January snowier than norml
The Month of January seemed like a cold and snowy one.
And it was, but there were no record broken.
Severe Weather Specialist for Environment Canada, Geoff Coulson
says the Kenora area had over 50 centimeters of snow last month, which is almost
double the amount we usually get.
Temperature-wise, Kenora was almost normal for the month of
January.
The average daily mean temperature last month was -17.6 celcius,
while the norm is -17.3.
And it was, but there were no record broken.
Severe Weather Specialist for Environment Canada, Geoff Coulson
says the Kenora area had over 50 centimeters of snow last month, which is almost
double the amount we usually get.
Temperature-wise, Kenora was almost normal for the month of
January.
The average daily mean temperature last month was -17.6 celcius,
while the norm is -17.3.
JM Judo Club four for four at Selkirk
It was a golden weekend for the Jaffray Melick Judo Club.
Four members braved the snowy roads and travelled to Selkirk for their annual Open Judo Tournament.
All four fighters came back with gold medals.
Thomas Hertz won the Under 13 boys division with a perfect 3-0 record,
Taylor Tom had a two and 0 record, good enough to win her division, while Luke Heatherington was compiled a 2-0 record to take the Under 20 men's competition.
Daniel Gordon was 3-1 on the day, which also earned him a gold medal in the boys
under 15 division.
Four members braved the snowy roads and travelled to Selkirk for their annual Open Judo Tournament.
All four fighters came back with gold medals.
Thomas Hertz won the Under 13 boys division with a perfect 3-0 record,
Taylor Tom had a two and 0 record, good enough to win her division, while Luke Heatherington was compiled a 2-0 record to take the Under 20 men's competition.
Daniel Gordon was 3-1 on the day, which also earned him a gold medal in the boys
under 15 division.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
