Laurentian Goldfields has added a second property to its holdings near Dryden.
The Vancouver based company has signed an option agreement to acquire 100-interest in what is referred to as the New Klondike property.
Laurentian has also increased the overall size of the project in the Eagle-Wabigoon-Manitou Lakes area.
The total size of the project is now over 116-hectares.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Peaceful Protest
Members of the Attawapiskat First Nation will be protesting in front of the De Beers Canada office in Toronto this morning.
The first nation wants the wealth generated by diamond exploration in their lands should be equally split between the business and community.
Attawapiskat First Nation is a remote commuity on the west coast of James Bay with a population of one thousand eight hundred.
The first nation wants the wealth generated by diamond exploration in their lands should be equally split between the business and community.
Attawapiskat First Nation is a remote commuity on the west coast of James Bay with a population of one thousand eight hundred.
Teacher Humanitarian Award
The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is honouring a local educator.
Kenora elementary teacher Shannon Bailey received the ETFO's Humanitarian Award.
The Lakewood school teacher was recognized for her part in helping create a breakfast program at her school.
Bailey secured community partners and funding to purchase commercial toasters, a freezer and a fridge for the breakfast program.
Kenora elementary teacher Shannon Bailey received the ETFO's Humanitarian Award.
The Lakewood school teacher was recognized for her part in helping create a breakfast program at her school.
Bailey secured community partners and funding to purchase commercial toasters, a freezer and a fridge for the breakfast program.
Local Teacher Humanitarian Award
The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is honouring a local educator.
Kenora elementary teacher Shannon Bailey received the ETFO's Humanitarian Award.
The Lakewood school teacher was recognized for her part in helping create a breakfast program at her school.
Bailey secured community partners and funding to purchase commercial toasters, a freezer and a fridge for the breakfast program.
Kenora elementary teacher Shannon Bailey received the ETFO's Humanitarian Award.
The Lakewood school teacher was recognized for her part in helping create a breakfast program at her school.
Bailey secured community partners and funding to purchase commercial toasters, a freezer and a fridge for the breakfast program.
Hunting Fine
A North Carolina man has been fined two thousand dollars for lying to a Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officer.
Court heard that Jonathan Morrison met up with a CO while hunting in the Kenora area.
The officer questioned him about his deer hunting activities.
Morrison made several conflicting statements regarding his part in killing a white tailed deer.
Upon investigation, his statements were found to be false.
Morrison will have his hunting privelages in Ontario reinstated and his rifle returned once he pays his fine.
Court heard that Jonathan Morrison met up with a CO while hunting in the Kenora area.
The officer questioned him about his deer hunting activities.
Morrison made several conflicting statements regarding his part in killing a white tailed deer.
Upon investigation, his statements were found to be false.
Morrison will have his hunting privelages in Ontario reinstated and his rifle returned once he pays his fine.
Rafferty on Forestry
The NDP is calling for a stand-alone economic agency for Northern Ontario as well as loan guarantees to forest companies.
Those 2-resolutions were approved at the Federal Party Convention held in Halifax on the weekend.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty also stressed the need of scrapping or renegotiating the softwood lumber agreement.
Rafferty notes his party doesn't want a Fall Election but is ready for one just in case.
Those 2-resolutions were approved at the Federal Party Convention held in Halifax on the weekend.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty also stressed the need of scrapping or renegotiating the softwood lumber agreement.
Rafferty notes his party doesn't want a Fall Election but is ready for one just in case.
Hydro Rates Going Up
It may cost you more to heat up your home.
Hydro One is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve a rate increase of 9.5-percent in 2010 and 13.3-percent in 2011.
Board Spokesperson Vanda Wall says the new rates could be in place early next year.
Wall says if approved, the impact on customers will vary.
Hydro One is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve a rate increase of 9.5-percent in 2010 and 13.3-percent in 2011.
Board Spokesperson Vanda Wall says the new rates could be in place early next year.
Wall says if approved, the impact on customers will vary.
Ride For Memories
Get your motorcycles ready, because the Kenora-Rainy River AlzheimerSociety's 7th annual "Ride for Memories" is fast approaching.
Bikers can register for 15 dollars in advance and 20 during the day of the ride.
Executive Director Margaret Schoenwille says its one of their best fundraisers.
The ride includes lunch in Dryden, dinner in Red Lake and a charity poker tournament.
This year's event is being held a weekend earlier than normal, with the ride scheduled for August 29th.
Bikers can register for 15 dollars in advance and 20 during the day of the ride.
Executive Director Margaret Schoenwille says its one of their best fundraisers.
The ride includes lunch in Dryden, dinner in Red Lake and a charity poker tournament.
This year's event is being held a weekend earlier than normal, with the ride scheduled for August 29th.
Jail Death Fort Frances
The father of a 21-year-old man who died on the weekend in a Fort Frances jail cell says his son likely died in his sleep.
Terry Wreggitt of Atikokan says it's possible his son Dylan had a brain aneurysm after suffering a concussion in a car accident last fall.
Dylan Wreggitt was just three months into a two-year sentence for a break-and-enter offence.
Police earlier said they don't suspect foul play in Wreggitt's death, although an official cause of death won't be known until anautopsy is complete.
Terry Wreggitt of Atikokan says it's possible his son Dylan had a brain aneurysm after suffering a concussion in a car accident last fall.
Dylan Wreggitt was just three months into a two-year sentence for a break-and-enter offence.
Police earlier said they don't suspect foul play in Wreggitt's death, although an official cause of death won't be known until anautopsy is complete.
Dryden in Kenora
A former Liberal cabinet minister and hockey player will be visiting Northwestern Ontario next month.
Ken Dryden will be stopping to speak to party faithful in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances and Kenora.
Kenora Riding Liberal Candidate Roger Valley says Dryden will also hold a round table discussion on poverty.
The Roundtable Discussion on Poverty will be held on September 4th in Kenora.
Ken Dryden will be stopping to speak to party faithful in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances and Kenora.
Kenora Riding Liberal Candidate Roger Valley says Dryden will also hold a round table discussion on poverty.
The Roundtable Discussion on Poverty will be held on September 4th in Kenora.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Drugs Kenora
A police search of a north end home on August 14th has resulted in the seizure of drugs and related paraphanilia.
Kenora OPP seized 3 marijuana plants, 13.1 grams of Cannabis Resin and grow operation equipment.
A 17 year old Kenora man has been charged with production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Kenora OPP seized 3 marijuana plants, 13.1 grams of Cannabis Resin and grow operation equipment.
A 17 year old Kenora man has been charged with production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Update on Assault
The 72 year old woman who was assaulted in the McDonald's parking lot in Kenora is in stable condition.
The victim is still in hospital being treated for her head injuries.
Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area of MacDOnald's last Tuesday night and
may have witnessed anything to contact them at 548-5534.
42 year old Richard Landry of Winnipeg has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
The victim is still in hospital being treated for her head injuries.
Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area of MacDOnald's last Tuesday night and
may have witnessed anything to contact them at 548-5534.
42 year old Richard Landry of Winnipeg has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
Kenora Man Charged in Dryden
A Kenora man with no license and no insurance still decided to go for a drive in Dryden on the weekend.
City Police were called to investigate a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner on Sandy Beach Road.
Officers stopped the car and charged 20-year-old Zachary Valiquette with impaired driving, driving while under suspension and no insurance.
City Police were called to investigate a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner on Sandy Beach Road.
Officers stopped the car and charged 20-year-old Zachary Valiquette with impaired driving, driving while under suspension and no insurance.
Boats Stolen
Kenora OPP are investigating a stolen boat from the Bannister Centre docks.
The stolen boat is a 14 foot Lund and was later located by police near First Portage.
Police also noted a number of boats have been entered and searched by would be thieves.
The OPP are reminding the public to remove all valuables from their boats when docked.
The stolen boat is a 14 foot Lund and was later located by police near First Portage.
Police also noted a number of boats have been entered and searched by would be thieves.
The OPP are reminding the public to remove all valuables from their boats when docked.
New Judge in NWO
There's a new regional senior judge for the North West Region of Ontario.
Justice Marc Bode was appointed by the province to the position that took effect last Wednesday.
Bode has been a province judge since January 2008 and was formerly Legal Aid Ontario's area director for the Thunder Bay district.
Justice Marc Bode was appointed by the province to the position that took effect last Wednesday.
Bode has been a province judge since January 2008 and was formerly Legal Aid Ontario's area director for the Thunder Bay district.
Impaired Driver Weekend
It was a busy weekend for OPP in Kenora, officers charged more people for drinking and driving.
On Saturday, Police noticed a vehicle being driven in an eratic manner and pulled the driver over.
32 year old James Brenner of Winnipeg was charged with failing to prove a breath sample and obstructing police.
On Sunday, officers stopped a vehicle on Lakeview Drive and charged 21 year old Winnipeg Resident Laura Vossen with impaired driving.
OPP Ride Checks also brought in one 3 day suspension for a driver registering a warning during a roadside test.
Police also charged a driver with a G2 Licence with registering an alcohol level over zero.
On Saturday, Police noticed a vehicle being driven in an eratic manner and pulled the driver over.
32 year old James Brenner of Winnipeg was charged with failing to prove a breath sample and obstructing police.
On Sunday, officers stopped a vehicle on Lakeview Drive and charged 21 year old Winnipeg Resident Laura Vossen with impaired driving.
OPP Ride Checks also brought in one 3 day suspension for a driver registering a warning during a roadside test.
Police also charged a driver with a G2 Licence with registering an alcohol level over zero.
Northern Growth Plan
Northern Development Michael Gravelle says the government is still on schedule for the release of a draft report for the Northern Growth plan.
Gravelle recently provided an update on the plan to organizations and individuals who participated in consultations earlier this year.
Gravelle says it will include a number of elements aimed at improving the economy of northern Ontario.
Gravelle expects the draft plan to come out soon with further input expected in the fall.
Gravelle recently provided an update on the plan to organizations and individuals who participated in consultations earlier this year.
Gravelle says it will include a number of elements aimed at improving the economy of northern Ontario.
Gravelle expects the draft plan to come out soon with further input expected in the fall.
Jail Death Fort Frances
Investigators probing the weekend jail cell death of a 21-year-old Atikokan man say they don't suspect foul play.
Dylan Wreggitt was found ``unresponsive'' in his cell bed early Saturday at Rainy River District Jail in Fort Frances.
An autopsy was performed in Kenora but the cause of death has not been released.
Wreggitt was serving a sentence at the jail but police declined to release the details of the offence.
An attempt by jail staff to revive Wreggitt by performing C-P-R was not successful.
A coroner's inquest is mandatory when someone dies in custody.
Dylan Wreggitt was found ``unresponsive'' in his cell bed early Saturday at Rainy River District Jail in Fort Frances.
An autopsy was performed in Kenora but the cause of death has not been released.
Wreggitt was serving a sentence at the jail but police declined to release the details of the offence.
An attempt by jail staff to revive Wreggitt by performing C-P-R was not successful.
A coroner's inquest is mandatory when someone dies in custody.
McKenzie Clear Water Bay Local Services Board
McKenzie Portage/Clearwater Bay residents have voted in favour of establishing a local services board.
The local services board will only be dealing with the volunteer fire department.
Jill Kalika is the Chair of the McKenzie Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation and says the services board's goal is to raise money for the fire service.
The Minister of Northern Development and Mines still needs to approve the creation of the services board.
The local services board will only be dealing with the volunteer fire department.
Jill Kalika is the Chair of the McKenzie Clearwater Bay Fire Protection Corporation and says the services board's goal is to raise money for the fire service.
The Minister of Northern Development and Mines still needs to approve the creation of the services board.
Domtar Ear Falls Sawmill
Bad news has hit the Municipality of Ear Falls hard.
Domtar has announced that it will suspend operations at its Ear Falls Sawmill indefinitly.
Operations will start to be curtailed in mid-October and will impact roughly 130-employees.
The decision is based on a slowdown in the North American construction industry and decreased demand for softwood lumber.
The exchange rate and high operating costs are also to blame.
The mill re-started last week after being shut down for over 4-months.
Domtar has announced that it will suspend operations at its Ear Falls Sawmill indefinitly.
Operations will start to be curtailed in mid-October and will impact roughly 130-employees.
The decision is based on a slowdown in the North American construction industry and decreased demand for softwood lumber.
The exchange rate and high operating costs are also to blame.
The mill re-started last week after being shut down for over 4-months.
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