Rainy River Resources says its found another potentially large gold deposit in the Rainy River District.
The company says the discovery in the so-called Beaver Pond mineralization area of its property northwest of Emo create a new high priority for a future drilling program.
Rainy River currently has five drill rigs working in the Richardson township properties with one now dedicated to the new find.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Whitedog Fatal Update
Treaty Three Police have released the name of a 35 year old Wabaseemung First Nation resident killed over the weekend.
The body of James Scott was found in a home in the community about 80 kilometers northwest of Kenora early Sunday morning.
Initially, 19 year old Justin Carpenter was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the fatality.
But police say they have upgraded the charges to second degree murder after a post-mortem exam was carried out at Lake of the Woods DistrictHospital on Monday.
The cause of death has still not been released.
Carpenter appeared in Kenora Court today to be arraigned on the charges.
The body of James Scott was found in a home in the community about 80 kilometers northwest of Kenora early Sunday morning.
Initially, 19 year old Justin Carpenter was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the fatality.
But police say they have upgraded the charges to second degree murder after a post-mortem exam was carried out at Lake of the Woods DistrictHospital on Monday.
The cause of death has still not been released.
Carpenter appeared in Kenora Court today to be arraigned on the charges.
Houston Lake Mining
Sudbury based Houston Lake mining is starting an advanced gold and platinum exploration program.
The company is launching a 4-thousand metre diamond drill program on its Dubenski Property near Kenora.
The goal of the drill program is to add resources between the Shaft and Central Zones of the property.
The company is launching a 4-thousand metre diamond drill program on its Dubenski Property near Kenora.
The goal of the drill program is to add resources between the Shaft and Central Zones of the property.
KPDSB No Hope
The top administrator at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is moving on.
The director of education of the public school board, Larry Hope has tendered his resignation effective January 20th.
Hope says he has taken a similar job with the Trillium Lakelands School Board in southern Ontario.
Hope has been with the Keewatin-Patricia District Board for the past 20 years ina number of positions, including principal at Keewatin Public, Evergreen and Beaver Brae.
He was also a superintendant of education before being named director of Education in May of 2008.
The director of education of the public school board, Larry Hope has tendered his resignation effective January 20th.
Hope says he has taken a similar job with the Trillium Lakelands School Board in southern Ontario.
Hope has been with the Keewatin-Patricia District Board for the past 20 years ina number of positions, including principal at Keewatin Public, Evergreen and Beaver Brae.
He was also a superintendant of education before being named director of Education in May of 2008.
Greyhound Service
Its a good news, bad news scenario for Greyhound bus riders in northern Ontario.
The company announced that it will continue service in the region, but reduce the number of buses between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie starting January 17th.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says the reductionin service will have a negative impact on local residents.
Greyhound will continue to offer two buses a day between Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay,but in the new year, buses between the Lakehead and Sault Ste. Marie will drop to just one a day.
The company announced that it will continue service in the region, but reduce the number of buses between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie starting January 17th.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says the reductionin service will have a negative impact on local residents.
Greyhound will continue to offer two buses a day between Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay,but in the new year, buses between the Lakehead and Sault Ste. Marie will drop to just one a day.
National Remembrance Day Women
Six women who were murdered in Northwestern Ontario at the hands of their partner are to be remembered in a dedication next week.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre will be planting the trees in front of its second-stage complex.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says its important to have a visual reminder that violence against women happens here.
The dedication will coincide with National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the 20th anniversary of the 14 women killed at a Montreal University.
The Atikokan Crisis Centre will be planting the trees in front of its second-stage complex.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says its important to have a visual reminder that violence against women happens here.
The dedication will coincide with National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the 20th anniversary of the 14 women killed at a Montreal University.
Festival of Trees
The 6th annual Festival of Trees gets underway today with a special seniors night and auction.
Money raised through the sale of the trees goes towards the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Darlene McGillvary is the Executive Director and says they have a jam packed family day on Saturday.
The auction and gala will be taking place Friday night at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
Money raised through the sale of the trees goes towards the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Darlene McGillvary is the Executive Director and says they have a jam packed family day on Saturday.
The auction and gala will be taking place Friday night at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Northwoods Radio expands
Northwoods Broadcasting is officialy welcoming two new members to its family.
The owners of CJRL have received CRTC approval to puchase two FM stations in Thunder Bay.
The sale of the Newcap assets is expected to close within the next 30-days.
Magic 99.9 and the Giant will join existing stations in Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
The owners of CJRL have received CRTC approval to puchase two FM stations in Thunder Bay.
The sale of the Newcap assets is expected to close within the next 30-days.
Magic 99.9 and the Giant will join existing stations in Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Beaver Brae Girls Hockey
The Beaver Brae Girls Hockey team defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors last night.
The final score was 9 nothing for the Broncos.
Their next game is being held in the Keewatin arena on Friday at 2 o'clock against the Red Lake Rams.
The final score was 9 nothing for the Broncos.
Their next game is being held in the Keewatin arena on Friday at 2 o'clock against the Red Lake Rams.
Kenora Budget
The City of Kenora is about midway through its capital budget processfor next next year.
Council met for a couple hours last night to go over priority spending areas for 2010.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the city is already committed to a numberof infrastructure projects that the federal and provincial governmentshave provided funding for.
One of the projects council is looking to move forward with is therehabilitation of the bridge over the west arm of the Winnipeg River.
That project will cost between 6.6 and seven million dollars.
Council met for a couple hours last night to go over priority spending areas for 2010.
Councillor Rory McMillan says the city is already committed to a numberof infrastructure projects that the federal and provincial governmentshave provided funding for.
One of the projects council is looking to move forward with is therehabilitation of the bridge over the west arm of the Winnipeg River.
That project will cost between 6.6 and seven million dollars.
Greyhound Service Still Up in the Air
The fate of Greyhound service in Northwestern Ontario is up in the air.
The Ontario Highway Transport Board's 90 day deadline ends Wednesday at midnight; after that date Greyhound Canada is free to pull out of the region if it wishes.
Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton feels confident bus service will be available going west from Dryden, thanks to the Manitoba Government's deal with the company.
Hampton says the McGuinty Government hasn't stated if they are in talks with the provider to continue service east of Dryden.
The Ontario Highway Transport Board's 90 day deadline ends Wednesday at midnight; after that date Greyhound Canada is free to pull out of the region if it wishes.
Kenora Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton feels confident bus service will be available going west from Dryden, thanks to the Manitoba Government's deal with the company.
Hampton says the McGuinty Government hasn't stated if they are in talks with the provider to continue service east of Dryden.
Church Congregations Down
Northwestern Ontario churches are feeling the pinch with smaller congregations and an aging population.
Elaine Sauer is the Bishop for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and says many youth are moving away from their small communities.
Sauer notes the Fort Frances Lutheran Zion church is actually fairing well during the economy's recession and has a strong congregation with a mix of young and old members.
Elaine Sauer is the Bishop for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and says many youth are moving away from their small communities.
Sauer notes the Fort Frances Lutheran Zion church is actually fairing well during the economy's recession and has a strong congregation with a mix of young and old members.
Green Party Ontario
The new leader of the Green Party in Ontario is getting prepared for the next provincial election.
Mike Schreiner is planning to tour the province to promote the party's platform and search for candidates for 2011.
Schreiner adds Northern Ontario will play an important part as the party works to gain its first seat at Queen's Park.
Mike Schreiner is planning to tour the province to promote the party's platform and search for candidates for 2011.
Schreiner adds Northern Ontario will play an important part as the party works to gain its first seat at Queen's Park.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Shoal Lake Road OPEN
Shoal Lake Road is once again open to traffic after a propane leak.
The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.
The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.
Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.
The OPP re-opened the road at 1 o'clock this morning.
The road was closed last night after a propane truck crashed, 5kms south of Highway 17.
Crews capped the propane leak and the vehicle has been removed.
Shoal Lake Road Closed
Kenora OPP closed Shoal Lake Road last night after a propane truck crashed.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
The road will remain closed until futher notice later today.
The accident happened 5 kms south of Highway 17 around 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
There was no injury, but OPP are concerned there may be a propane leak.
Police say there is no immediate concern for the public as the leak is not near any populated areas, and people are asked to avoid the area of the accident.
NW LHIN Integrated Health Plan
The Northwest Local Health Integration Network has released its long awaited Integrated Health Services plan for the region.
The plan has been in the works for months now, with extensive public consultations carried via e-mail.
Gwen Dubois Wing is executive director of the LHIN's and says the goalof the three year plan is to improve access to the health care system.
Dubois-Wing says they will be working with hospitals and other health care providers in the region to implement the Health Services Plan.
The plan has been in the works for months now, with extensive public consultations carried via e-mail.
Gwen Dubois Wing is executive director of the LHIN's and says the goalof the three year plan is to improve access to the health care system.
Dubois-Wing says they will be working with hospitals and other health care providers in the region to implement the Health Services Plan.
Whitedog Fatality
The Treaty Three Police are investigating a fatality on the Wabaseemung First Nation.
Police say they were called out early Sunday morning to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35 year old Whitedog resident.
The name of the deceased it being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
In the meantime, police say they have arrested on suspect and charges are pending.
The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch has also been brought in to help out.
Police say they were called out early Sunday morning to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35 year old Whitedog resident.
The name of the deceased it being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
In the meantime, police say they have arrested on suspect and charges are pending.
The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch has also been brought in to help out.
Border Police Waterways
A new marine unit with officers from both Canada and the U-S could soon be patrolling Rainy Lake and Lake of Woods next summer.
Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.
Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.
Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.
Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.
Nexus Card Site
The NEXUS Enrolment Centre opens is doors in Fort Frances Monday.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street.
Area Port Director for the U-S Customs and Border Protection Christine Lessard says the move from International Falls doesn't impact on how people apply for NEXUS card.
The NEXUS Card program was put in place as an acceptable form of identification for people crossing the border.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street.
Area Port Director for the U-S Customs and Border Protection Christine Lessard says the move from International Falls doesn't impact on how people apply for NEXUS card.
The NEXUS Card program was put in place as an acceptable form of identification for people crossing the border.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wayne Ficek is Kenora's Olympic Torch Bearer
It's the moment we've all been waiting for.
The Kenora Olympic Torch Relay Committee has unveiled the City's official torch bearer, and it's wheel chair curler Wayne Ficek.
Ficek says he's glad to see the Paralympics and Olympics being held back to back.
Ficek is with the Northern Ontario Wheel Chair Curling rink.
The Kenora Olympic Torch Relay Committee has unveiled the City's official torch bearer, and it's wheel chair curler Wayne Ficek.
Ficek says he's glad to see the Paralympics and Olympics being held back to back.
Ficek is with the Northern Ontario Wheel Chair Curling rink.
Kenora's Roxanne Derouard will be carrying the flame on January 4th from Thunder Bay to Kenora.
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