The Trans Canada Highway is open to both lanes of traffic again.
OPP responded to a single vehicle crash near the Highway 17/71 junction near Kenora yesterday.
Traffic was lined up in Vermillion Bay and just outside of the turn off to Highway 71.
The highway was opened and closed throughout the day as police cleared debris from that section of highway.
The OPP are investigating the cause of the transport crash.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Recycling Program AMO
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is applauding a discussion paper bythe provincial government which recommends that manufacturers take over 100 percent of recycling costs.
Currently, industry is responsible for 50 percent of blue box programs.
Peter Hume is president of AMO and says local taxpayers should never had been responsible for recycling costs in the first place.
In the City of Kenora, recycling costs are the main reason there is a deficit in the Solid Waste budget.
Hume says he would like the provincial government to implement the recommendations in the discussion paper as quickly as possible.
Currently, industry is responsible for 50 percent of blue box programs.
Peter Hume is president of AMO and says local taxpayers should never had been responsible for recycling costs in the first place.
In the City of Kenora, recycling costs are the main reason there is a deficit in the Solid Waste budget.
Hume says he would like the provincial government to implement the recommendations in the discussion paper as quickly as possible.
Grassy Narrows Charges Dropped
Charges have been dropped against a Grassy Narrows woman for building two cabins on crown land.
Roberta Keesick has built the cabins, without a permit, on her trapline north of Kenora.
Keesick says its a relief to have the charges dropped.
Keesick was charged in March of 2007 and the Crown Prosecutor in Red Lake decided to drop all charges last week.
She says she has not been given an explanation why the crown decided not to pursue the case.
Roberta Keesick has built the cabins, without a permit, on her trapline north of Kenora.
Keesick says its a relief to have the charges dropped.
Keesick was charged in March of 2007 and the Crown Prosecutor in Red Lake decided to drop all charges last week.
She says she has not been given an explanation why the crown decided not to pursue the case.
Water Levels
Despite all the rain this week, water levels on Lake of the Woods Control Board continue to drop.
Water levels went down about one inch in the past seven days and the Lake of the WoodsControl board says the lake should drop another one or two inches in the next week.
The Control Board has been working to draw water levels down before freeze up.
Outflow remains steady at 410 cubic meters per second.
Water levels went down about one inch in the past seven days and the Lake of the WoodsControl board says the lake should drop another one or two inches in the next week.
The Control Board has been working to draw water levels down before freeze up.
Outflow remains steady at 410 cubic meters per second.
Gun Registry
The Conservatives are launching a publicity blitz to help kill the Federal gun registry.
The Tories are targetting specific ridings, aimed at twisting the arm of key MP's who might give them the votes they need to eliminate the registry.
They are buying radio ads in largely rural areas, urging listeners to flood their MPs with calls and emails to vote for a Conservtive Bill next week.
The ads stress the importance of protecting the rural way of life.With the gun registry up for a free vote, the Tories need only a handful of MP's to switch sides in order for the private member's bill to pass.
Opponents of the registry complain that it unfairly hassles honest hunters and owners of long guns, while doing nothing to stop criminals.
The Tories are targetting specific ridings, aimed at twisting the arm of key MP's who might give them the votes they need to eliminate the registry.
They are buying radio ads in largely rural areas, urging listeners to flood their MPs with calls and emails to vote for a Conservtive Bill next week.
The ads stress the importance of protecting the rural way of life.With the gun registry up for a free vote, the Tories need only a handful of MP's to switch sides in order for the private member's bill to pass.
Opponents of the registry complain that it unfairly hassles honest hunters and owners of long guns, while doing nothing to stop criminals.
Crimestoppers Update
The new executive director of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota Crimestoppers says the program is as strong as its ever been.
Doug Anderson has been meeting with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says he's pleased with the program's response both in northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota.
Anderson says part of his role is to help bring more community awareness and support for the Crimestoppers program.
Doug Anderson has been meeting with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says he's pleased with the program's response both in northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota.
Anderson says part of his role is to help bring more community awareness and support for the Crimestoppers program.
Fire Season Wrap Up
There hasn't been a lot of activity for Ministry of Natural ResourcesFire Ranger Crews in recent weeks.
The fire season officially draws to a close on October 31st in northwestern Ontario.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says even though theweather has been very wet this week, its still possible forwild fires to start.
McLean says MNR staff are investigating one new fire this week thatstarted west of Clearwater Bay.
The 0.1 hectare blaze was human caused.
The fire season officially draws to a close on October 31st in northwestern Ontario.
Fire Information Officer Debbie McLean says even though theweather has been very wet this week, its still possible forwild fires to start.
McLean says MNR staff are investigating one new fire this week thatstarted west of Clearwater Bay.
The 0.1 hectare blaze was human caused.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Local Sports
It was a familiar script for court teams Thursday afternoon.
Beaver Brae's Senior Boys Volleyball team cruised to a straight setswin over Fort Frances during Pep Rally Day at the Beaver Brae Gym.
The rest of the Bronco teams didn't fare as well.
The Beaver Brae junior boys volleyball squad lost three sets to noneto the Muskies, while the Bronco junior girls basketball team dropped a 20-14 decision to Fort.
In Senior Girls basketball action, Beaver Brae tied the game late, butthe Muskies managed to rally for a 28-25 victory.
The regular season will wrap up next Tuesday when the Broncos hostthe Dryden Eagles.
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Beaver Brae and Thomas Aquinas Boys hockey team will get their firstreal tests this weekend.
The 24th Annual Dryden High School Tournament begins this morning.
The Saints are in action at 11:00 against Glenborough/Carberry fromManitoba.
The Broncos play right after taking on Fort Frances at 12:30.
The tournament will wrap up with the finals Saturday afternoon.
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The Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints court sports teams travelled to Ignace yesterday.
Senior Boys Volleyball team won in 3-straight and are still undefeated.
Junior Boys Volleyball also won 3-straight.
Senior girls Basketball, T.A. won 56-18.
In Junior Girls Basketball, T.A. won 51-29.
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Beaver Brae's Senior Boys Volleyball team cruised to a straight setswin over Fort Frances during Pep Rally Day at the Beaver Brae Gym.
The rest of the Bronco teams didn't fare as well.
The Beaver Brae junior boys volleyball squad lost three sets to noneto the Muskies, while the Bronco junior girls basketball team dropped a 20-14 decision to Fort.
In Senior Girls basketball action, Beaver Brae tied the game late, butthe Muskies managed to rally for a 28-25 victory.
The regular season will wrap up next Tuesday when the Broncos hostthe Dryden Eagles.
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Beaver Brae and Thomas Aquinas Boys hockey team will get their firstreal tests this weekend.
The 24th Annual Dryden High School Tournament begins this morning.
The Saints are in action at 11:00 against Glenborough/Carberry fromManitoba.
The Broncos play right after taking on Fort Frances at 12:30.
The tournament will wrap up with the finals Saturday afternoon.
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The Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints court sports teams travelled to Ignace yesterday.
Senior Boys Volleyball team won in 3-straight and are still undefeated.
Junior Boys Volleyball also won 3-straight.
Senior girls Basketball, T.A. won 56-18.
In Junior Girls Basketball, T.A. won 51-29.
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Gravelle on Busing
The provincial government says its continuing to work to find a solution to Greyhound's ultimatum to pull out of northwestern Ontario.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the NorthernGrowth Plan talks about improving transportation corridors in the region,and that could include bussing.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton took the government to task yesterdayfor the slow pace of talks with Greyhound in saving service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound is planning to cease service as of December 2nd.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says the NorthernGrowth Plan talks about improving transportation corridors in the region,and that could include bussing.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton took the government to task yesterdayfor the slow pace of talks with Greyhound in saving service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound is planning to cease service as of December 2nd.
Festival of Trees
Over 25 trees will be up for auction at the 6th annual festival of trees fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Daylight Savings Time
Don't forget to change your clocks back on Sunday. Daylight savings ends on November 1st.
The City of Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.
Firehall Spokesperson Fred Ralko says it takes just a couple of minutes and it could save your life.
Failing to meet smoke alarm requirements can result in fines from 235 dollars to 50-thousand.
The City of Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.
Firehall Spokesperson Fred Ralko says it takes just a couple of minutes and it could save your life.
Failing to meet smoke alarm requirements can result in fines from 235 dollars to 50-thousand.
Gate Night and Halloween
Ghosts and goblins will be out this weekend, but local policewill be keeping an eye out for other mischief makers.
Tonight is Gate Night in the city, traditionally an eveningof lots of minor incidents of vandalism.
Constable Dave Cain of the OPP says they will have extrapatrols out tonight and tomorrow night to reduce mischief complaints.
Cain says in recent years they've noticed a decrease in theamount of mischief on Gate Night, thanks in part to an increasedpolice presence and the work of Citizans on Patrol.
Tonight is Gate Night in the city, traditionally an eveningof lots of minor incidents of vandalism.
Constable Dave Cain of the OPP says they will have extrapatrols out tonight and tomorrow night to reduce mischief complaints.
Cain says in recent years they've noticed a decrease in theamount of mischief on Gate Night, thanks in part to an increasedpolice presence and the work of Citizans on Patrol.
OFIA on Northern Growth Plan`
The Ontario Forest Industries Association isn't a big fan of theNorthern Growth Plan released last week by the province.
The group says the government has basically ignored the loss of forestryjobs in the region.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Minesand admits he still has a selling job to do on the growth plan.
Gravelle says for the most part, response to the Northern GrowthPlan has been positive.
The group says the government has basically ignored the loss of forestryjobs in the region.
Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Minesand admits he still has a selling job to do on the growth plan.
Gravelle says for the most part, response to the Northern GrowthPlan has been positive.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Festival of Trees
Over 25 trees will be up for auction at the 6th annual festival of trees fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.
Festival Committee Chair Linda Wydman says this year's theme is "Childhood Memories."
Over a thousand people viewed the festival of trees last year, and over 23 thousand dollars was raised for the community foundation.
Festivities for this year's event will start on Thursday December 3rd.
Sign By Law Public Meeting
About a dozen people turned out to a public meeting about the City of Kenora's proposed new sign by-law.
A number of changes are planned, including banning the use of neon, or L.E.D. signage in the Harbortown area.
City Planner Jeff Port says another class of sign would also not be permitted.
Port does say that any signs that currently have a permit would continue to be allowed under the
new sign by-law.
The new sign by-law is expected to go before council in the next couple of months.
A number of changes are planned, including banning the use of neon, or L.E.D. signage in the Harbortown area.
City Planner Jeff Port says another class of sign would also not be permitted.
Port does say that any signs that currently have a permit would continue to be allowed under the
new sign by-law.
The new sign by-law is expected to go before council in the next couple of months.
St. Thomas Aquinas Court Sports
St. Thomas Aquinas Court Sport Teams faired well yesterday on the road.
In Junior Boys Volleyball, T.A. defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors 5 sets to none.
The junior girls basketball clinched first place with a 61-45 victory over an undermanned Sioux Lookout team.
Meanwhile, the senior girls basketball team lost to the Warriors by a score of 34-30.
In Junior Boys Volleyball, T.A. defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors 5 sets to none.
The junior girls basketball clinched first place with a 61-45 victory over an undermanned Sioux Lookout team.
Meanwhile, the senior girls basketball team lost to the Warriors by a score of 34-30.
Crimestoppers Update
The new executive director of Northwestern Ontario and Minnesota Crimestopper is looking to raise the profile of the organization in the Rainy River district.
Doug Anderson was in the area yesterday to meet with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says residents in Fort Frances have played an important role in reducing crime.
Anderson says the program is also strong in Minnesota where it expanded more than twenty years.
Doug Anderson was in the area yesterday to meet with police, media and other community members.
Anderson says residents in Fort Frances have played an important role in reducing crime.
Anderson says the program is also strong in Minnesota where it expanded more than twenty years.
OPG Hunters
Ontario Power Generation says it will proceed with trespass charges if hunters are found on its property.
The warning comes following recent indicents at hydro facilities in the Terrace Bay area where
O-P-G says hunters ignored barriers and signs and entered lands near its dams.
O-P-G says water levels near hydro facilities can change dramatically, which puts the hunters at risk.
It says its also concerned about the safety of employees who may be workign at the stations and don't expect hunters to be in the area.
The warning comes following recent indicents at hydro facilities in the Terrace Bay area where
O-P-G says hunters ignored barriers and signs and entered lands near its dams.
O-P-G says water levels near hydro facilities can change dramatically, which puts the hunters at risk.
It says its also concerned about the safety of employees who may be workign at the stations and don't expect hunters to be in the area.
Rickford defends money for riding
Kenora M-P Greg Rickford says a Liberal report putting his riding at the top of infrastructure stimulus funding is misleading.
The Liberals claim spending of the federal stimulus program heavily favoured Tory ridings with Rickford's riding near the top.
But Rickford says if you compare the dollars, opposition ridings claimed a bigger share.
Rickford says the 65 projects approved in his riding is a reflection of the number of towns and first nation communities he represents that benefited.
The Liberals claim spending of the federal stimulus program heavily favoured Tory ridings with Rickford's riding near the top.
But Rickford says if you compare the dollars, opposition ridings claimed a bigger share.
Rickford says the 65 projects approved in his riding is a reflection of the number of towns and first nation communities he represents that benefited.
Greyhound Routes in Manitoba SAFE
It looks like Greyhound will continue to operate in Manitoba, at least for the short-term.
The bus company has announced it is working on an agreement with the Manitoba government to keep buses rolling.
Greyhound had threatened to stop operating in Manitoba by next week, and cut service in northwestern Ontario by December, unless it received $15 million a year in subsidies.
The company says it has met with provincial officials and isworking on a deal.
Manitoba Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux says he wants to see bus service continue, but warns some future route reductions are probable.
The bus company has announced it is working on an agreement with the Manitoba government to keep buses rolling.
Greyhound had threatened to stop operating in Manitoba by next week, and cut service in northwestern Ontario by December, unless it received $15 million a year in subsidies.
The company says it has met with provincial officials and isworking on a deal.
Manitoba Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux says he wants to see bus service continue, but warns some future route reductions are probable.
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