Do you know someone who has a "never quit" spirit?
You can nominate that person for the Toyota Never Quit Awards that recognize people in the community who help better the lives of themselves and others.
Spokesperson Maciek Jaworski says its his company's way of giving back to the community.
Last year's winner was Kenora's very own Renee Brady.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Waterline Project
Its going to cost the City of Kenora a bit more money to complete the submarine waterline project between Water Street and Norman.
The two million dollar project will replace the existing waterline and will eventually connect up to Coney Island and the new condodevelopment on Tunnel Island.
Councillor Dave McCann says the extra work will mean an additional 76 thousand dollars for the contract.
He says they also agreed to allow the contract to work seven days a week to complete the project by October 1st.
The two million dollar project will replace the existing waterline and will eventually connect up to Coney Island and the new condodevelopment on Tunnel Island.
Councillor Dave McCann says the extra work will mean an additional 76 thousand dollars for the contract.
He says they also agreed to allow the contract to work seven days a week to complete the project by October 1st.
McMunn Man Autopsy
An autopsy report on a 20 year old McMunn, Manitoba resident determined that he died as a result of drowning.
The post-mortem was conducted yesterday on Braden Paul Andersonafter he was pulled out of the waters of the Red River in Winnipeg.
He was found by family members, who were doing a search of the river after Anderson disappeared over the weekend.
The RCMP says toxicology tests are still being done, but foul play has been ruled out.
The post-mortem was conducted yesterday on Braden Paul Andersonafter he was pulled out of the waters of the Red River in Winnipeg.
He was found by family members, who were doing a search of the river after Anderson disappeared over the weekend.
The RCMP says toxicology tests are still being done, but foul play has been ruled out.
Mining Act Gravelle
Public hearings are taking place this week into the new provinical Mining Act.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and says they wanted to get more input into the legislation before it comes back to Queen's Park.
Hearings began in Toronto and also took place in Sioux Lookout this week.
Consultations will also be held in Thunder Bay and Timmins.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and says they wanted to get more input into the legislation before it comes back to Queen's Park.
Hearings began in Toronto and also took place in Sioux Lookout this week.
Consultations will also be held in Thunder Bay and Timmins.
NAN Chief Stan Beardy Re-elected
A familar face will be back at the helm of the Nishinabe-Aski Nation.
Stan Beardy was elected yesterday during NAN's annual general assembly in Chapleau.
Beardy won his fourth consecutive term and says there's no secretto his success.
Beardy won the election on the second ballot.
He beat out the deputy grand chief of NAN Alvin Fiddler by a vote of 26-20.
Stan Beardy was elected yesterday during NAN's annual general assembly in Chapleau.
Beardy won his fourth consecutive term and says there's no secretto his success.
Beardy won the election on the second ballot.
He beat out the deputy grand chief of NAN Alvin Fiddler by a vote of 26-20.
Power Outages
Hydro One is ready to respond to any possible power outages in Northwestern Ontario today.
The wicked weather conditions often cause power outages, with 700 customers losing power in the Kenora area earlier this morning.
Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've since restored power to their customers but notes they're keeping an eye on the weather.
To report any downed power lines or power outages call Hydro One toll free at 1-888-664-9376.
The wicked weather conditions often cause power outages, with 700 customers losing power in the Kenora area earlier this morning.
Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've since restored power to their customers but notes they're keeping an eye on the weather.
To report any downed power lines or power outages call Hydro One toll free at 1-888-664-9376.
Environment Canada on Weather
Environment Canada has put the Kenora area under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Meterologist Geoff Coulson says people need to take the watch seriously and take proper precautions.
Coulson says they've reported several lightning strikes this morning on Lake of the Woods.
Meterologist Geoff Coulson says people need to take the watch seriously and take proper precautions.
Coulson says they've reported several lightning strikes this morning on Lake of the Woods.
Laidlaw on Weather
Battin' Down the Hatches...Northwestern Ontario can expect more thunder storms and heavy rain fall in the coming days.
Northwoods Broadcasting's Meterologist Bill Laidlaw says the wicked weather won't let up for at least another 48 hours.
Laidlaw says the thunder storms could escalate into a severe weather warning for the region.
Northwoods Broadcasting's Meterologist Bill Laidlaw says the wicked weather won't let up for at least another 48 hours.
Laidlaw says the thunder storms could escalate into a severe weather warning for the region.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Fate of Redneck Regionals
Stompin Tom will not be Stompin in Kenora this fall.
The "Hockey Song" singer was to be part of a "Redneck Festival" in October.
Council put the event on hold which means the deadline to book Connors has past.
Tourism Development Officer Nancy Tulloch says they plan to meet with council in the future to discuss a more stream lined event.
Some councillors felt the seed funding and the name of the festival needed to be changed before proceeding with the event.
The "Hockey Song" singer was to be part of a "Redneck Festival" in October.
Council put the event on hold which means the deadline to book Connors has past.
Tourism Development Officer Nancy Tulloch says they plan to meet with council in the future to discuss a more stream lined event.
Some councillors felt the seed funding and the name of the festival needed to be changed before proceeding with the event.
Daycare Rate Increases
Expect to pay more this fall to enroll your child in city-run daycare programs.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Kenora City Council met afternoon and one of the items onits agenda was an increase in rates at the Castle of Learning facility.
Recreation Services Manager, Colleen Neil says they are dealing with some pretty profound changes in the way daycare is delivered.
The cost of attending at the Castle of Learning is expected to rise to 34 dollars a day for toddlers in September, and 31 dollars for pre-school aged children.
Count Me In
Time is running out to register for the Count-Me-In Conservation Challenge.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
The last day to commit to the Ontario-wide competition is Friday.
Woodstock started the initiative and Mayor Michael Harding says some 80-communities have made a pledge to save energy.
To register go to www.countmeinontario.ca.
B.C. Fires
More than 600 Ministry of Natural Resources personnel are helping crews wrestle with forest fires in British Columbia.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
Information officer Debbie MacLean says 28 FireRangers and 15 staff trained in values protection equipment headed for the B-C fire lines earlier this week.
Last Friday, Ontario sent 122 fresh fire staff to relieve FireRangers and support staff returning after two weeks of firefighting in B-C.
H1N1 Meeting
Members of the Federal Government's Health Care Committee will be meeting today to talk about H1N1.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
Liberal Winnipeg Area MP and Indian Affairs Critic Anita Neville says they'll be discussing pandemic planning on First Naitons.
Neville says everyone needs to co-operate and stop arguing about who is responsible for pandemic planning on First Nations.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Kenora Redneck Festival on hold
Plans to hold a Redneck Festival in the City of Kenora this October have been put on hold by city council.
Councillor Rory McMillan says he has concerns about the actual name of the event, while Chris Van Wallenghem doesn't like the fact the citycould be on the hook for the 20 thousand dollar start up fee.
City staff have been working on the Redneck Festival and planned to hold it the first weekend of October.
Council says it wants more information before proceeding with plans for the new event.
Councillor Rory McMillan says he has concerns about the actual name of the event, while Chris Van Wallenghem doesn't like the fact the citycould be on the hook for the 20 thousand dollar start up fee.
City staff have been working on the Redneck Festival and planned to hold it the first weekend of October.
Council says it wants more information before proceeding with plans for the new event.
Hampton on Abitibi
Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton says everyone in northwestern Ontario should be concerned with the closing of Abitibi-Bowater's two paper machines at its Thunder Bay mill.
Last week's announcement put more than 325 people out of work.
Hampton says a lack of a provincial strategy for the forest industry will only lead to further closurers in the future.
Hampton says unless the situation changes, Ontario could be left with only one or two mills.
Last week's announcement put more than 325 people out of work.
Hampton says a lack of a provincial strategy for the forest industry will only lead to further closurers in the future.
Hampton says unless the situation changes, Ontario could be left with only one or two mills.
Summer School for Teachers
Elementary School teachers from across Northwestern Ontario are attending summer school this week in Kenora.
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board teachers will be upgrading their professional skills, with a focus on teaching math.
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Spokesperson Anne Saltel says across the Province over 2 thousand teachers are taking part in the summer academy.
A Kenora Elementary School Teacher is travelling to Southern Ontario to teach their educators about Northwestern Ontario's literacy techniques.
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board teachers will be upgrading their professional skills, with a focus on teaching math.
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Spokesperson Anne Saltel says across the Province over 2 thousand teachers are taking part in the summer academy.
A Kenora Elementary School Teacher is travelling to Southern Ontario to teach their educators about Northwestern Ontario's literacy techniques.
Anthony Rota visits Kenora
The National Caucus Chair for the Liberal Party paid a visit to Kenora yesterday.
Anthony Rota is touring the Kenora Riding with federal liberal candidate Roger Valley, and
Winnipeg area MP Anita Neville.
Rota wants FEDNOR to become an independent stand alone agency.
Rota feels the current Conservative Government is treating Northwestern Ontario residents as second class citizens.
Anthony Rota is touring the Kenora Riding with federal liberal candidate Roger Valley, and
Winnipeg area MP Anita Neville.
Rota wants FEDNOR to become an independent stand alone agency.
Rota feels the current Conservative Government is treating Northwestern Ontario residents as second class citizens.
Town Island Exchange
The City of Kenora is trying to work out a property swap with theMinistry of Natural Resources for Town Island on Lake of the Woods.
The municipality has owned the island since 1895, and did a study of the property last year to decide what to do with it.
Councillor Dave McCann says one of the benefits of the agreement is that Town Island would not be developed any further.
McCann says the city is going to get an appraisal done on the island and will be looking to swap with the MNR property of a similar value in the City of Kenora.
He suggests it could take several months to work out the details of the property swap.
The municipality has owned the island since 1895, and did a study of the property last year to decide what to do with it.
Councillor Dave McCann says one of the benefits of the agreement is that Town Island would not be developed any further.
McCann says the city is going to get an appraisal done on the island and will be looking to swap with the MNR property of a similar value in the City of Kenora.
He suggests it could take several months to work out the details of the property swap.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Richards Hockey Camp
Philadelphia Flyers Captain Mike Richards is hosting his annual hockey school this week at the Keewatin arena.
The hockey camp is a fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Organizer John Barr says they still have some spots available for their half day classes.
Community Foundation Executive Director Darlene McGillvray says they really appreciate Mike's hard work and dedication to the community.
The hockey camp is a fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Organizer John Barr says they still have some spots available for their half day classes.
Community Foundation Executive Director Darlene McGillvray says they really appreciate Mike's hard work and dedication to the community.
Downtown Revitalization Funding
Phase two of the downtown revitalization project now has the greenlight to proceed.
Last week, the federal government contributed two million dollars towards the 5.25 million dollar project.
City Planner Jeff Port says they are just getting ready to put the project out for tender.
Port says they hope to get some of the infrastructure work in Lake ofthe Woods Plaza completed this fall, with the rest of the landscaping held over until spring of 2010.
Last week, the federal government contributed two million dollars towards the 5.25 million dollar project.
City Planner Jeff Port says they are just getting ready to put the project out for tender.
Port says they hope to get some of the infrastructure work in Lake ofthe Woods Plaza completed this fall, with the rest of the landscaping held over until spring of 2010.
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