A routine Ride stop resulted in a variety of charges being laid against several Kenora area residents.
OPP stopped a vehicle that attempted to bypass a RIDE checkpoint on December 19th.
The driver 26 year old Jim Scott of White Dog First Nation was charged with impaired driving.
Further investigation led to two of the vehicle's passengers being arrested for various bail violations.
The 15 year old female passenger told police she had been sexually assaulted earlier that evening by one of the male passengers.
35 year old Gerald Scott has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
OPP say further charges may be pending.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Local Hockey
It was a Weekend split for the Kenora Senior Thistles against the Fort Frances Thunderhawks at Thistle Arena.
Saturday night the Thistles dominated Fort Frances winning 7-0.
Jeff Richards and Sean Hughes led Kenora with 2 goals each.
Sunday afternoon it was the Thunderhawks pulling off a 4-3 win.
The two teams will meet again January 9th when the rivalry moves to Fort Frances.
Saturday night the Thistles dominated Fort Frances winning 7-0.
Jeff Richards and Sean Hughes led Kenora with 2 goals each.
Sunday afternoon it was the Thunderhawks pulling off a 4-3 win.
The two teams will meet again January 9th when the rivalry moves to Fort Frances.
Olympic Torch In Kenora Tonight
Excitement is starting to build as the Olympic Torch gets ready to make its way toKenora this evening.
A total of seven people will carry the torch from Mikana Way down to the Harborfront starting at about 6:45 tonight.
Buck Matiowski is a member of the Olympic Torch local organizing committee and says they will have a nice added touch for the Kenora celebration.
The Olympic Torch will make its way down to the Kenora Harborfront at around 7:00 this evening.
It will then leave tomorrow morning starting at 7:00 from the Lake of the Woods Museum, with 10 more people scheduled to carry the torch.
A total of seven people will carry the torch from Mikana Way down to the Harborfront starting at about 6:45 tonight.
Buck Matiowski is a member of the Olympic Torch local organizing committee and says they will have a nice added touch for the Kenora celebration.
The Olympic Torch will make its way down to the Kenora Harborfront at around 7:00 this evening.
It will then leave tomorrow morning starting at 7:00 from the Lake of the Woods Museum, with 10 more people scheduled to carry the torch.
Drive Test Workers Back on Job
DriveTest workers will be back to work this morning after a long strike.
Workers have ratified a new contract after a strike that hadprevented many Ontario residents from getting new drivers' licenses or renewals since August.
Some 590 DriveTest employees walked off the job August 21st aftertalks with their employer, Serco, collapsed.
Workers have ratified a new contract after a strike that hadprevented many Ontario residents from getting new drivers' licenses or renewals since August.
Some 590 DriveTest employees walked off the job August 21st aftertalks with their employer, Serco, collapsed.
New Tourism Officer
The City of Kenora has hired a Tourism Officer to work with the Economic Development Team.
Heather Paterson starts her new job today and has been given the task of implementing the City's tourism plan.
Economic Development Manager Jennifer Findlay says it was extremly important to hire a Tourism Officer.
Paterson is a Manitoba import but has been coming to Kenora all her life.
Heather Paterson starts her new job today and has been given the task of implementing the City's tourism plan.
Economic Development Manager Jennifer Findlay says it was extremly important to hire a Tourism Officer.
Paterson is a Manitoba import but has been coming to Kenora all her life.
STR Snowmobiling Season
The Sunset Trail Riders Club is gearing up for the 2010 snowmobiling season.President Ken Bracken says they've been hard at work grooming area trails and preparing signage.
Bracken notes they've also had a little more financial help than previous years.
The STR recently received funding from from the OFSC, and the Federal Government to rebuild the Ethelma Lake bridge.
Trail permit sales are slightly down from last year, but Bracken notes that's probably due to
November and December's warmer than normal weather.
Permits are available for purchase throughout the snowmobile season.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
More Drugs
Nishawbe Aski Police have intercepted a package of illegal drugs destined for the Fort Hope First Nation.
Police seized 36 hundred dollars worth of Percocet and Oxycontin pills, at the First Hope Airport.
36 yr old Maureen Wabano of Fort Hope was charged with Possession for the Purpose of
Trafficking, she will appear in court on Febuary 11.
Fort Hope is located 385 kilometers norteast of Thunder Bay.
Police seized 36 hundred dollars worth of Percocet and Oxycontin pills, at the First Hope Airport.
36 yr old Maureen Wabano of Fort Hope was charged with Possession for the Purpose of
Trafficking, she will appear in court on Febuary 11.
Fort Hope is located 385 kilometers norteast of Thunder Bay.
Rafferty on Proroguing Parliment
Opposition M-P's are accusing Prime Minister Harper of abusing his power by suspending Parliament.
The commons won't return to business until March which Thunder Bay-Rainy River M-P John Rafferty says it makes no sense.
Rafferty says the delay is Harper's attempt to avoid discussion on the Afghan detainee issue.
The commons won't return to business until March which Thunder Bay-Rainy River M-P John Rafferty says it makes no sense.
Rafferty says the delay is Harper's attempt to avoid discussion on the Afghan detainee issue.
OPP RIDE Checks
O-P-P will continue to maintain a zero tolerance approach towards drinking and driving this new year's eve.
Constable Anne McCoy says police will be out in force tonight.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Julian Fantino will be in Kenora today to help with the spot checks on the Keewatin Bridge this afternoon.
Constable Anne McCoy says police will be out in force tonight.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Julian Fantino will be in Kenora today to help with the spot checks on the Keewatin Bridge this afternoon.
Mayor Len Compton Policing
The city expects to save about three million dollars on its police billover the course of a five year contract with the OPP.
In a year-end interview with CJRL news, Kenora Mayor Len Compton defended council's decision to disband the Kenora Police earlier thisyear.
Compton says the city will also save money on overtime costs byusing the OPP rather than the KPS.
In a year-end interview with CJRL news, Kenora Mayor Len Compton defended council's decision to disband the Kenora Police earlier thisyear.
Compton says the city will also save money on overtime costs byusing the OPP rather than the KPS.
Gun Registry Rickford
The MP for the Kenora Riding believes there is enough support to dismantle the controversial long-gun registry.
A private members bill has gone through first reading and is now being reviewed at a Committee level.
Greg Rickford hopes to see the end to registry shortly.
Rickford notes they have gained the support of a couple of dozen opposition MP's.
Meanwhile, The House of Commons was to have resumed January 25th, but Harpermoved yesterday to prorogue Parliament until March 3rd.
A private members bill has gone through first reading and is now being reviewed at a Committee level.
Greg Rickford hopes to see the end to registry shortly.
Rickford notes they have gained the support of a couple of dozen opposition MP's.
Meanwhile, The House of Commons was to have resumed January 25th, but Harpermoved yesterday to prorogue Parliament until March 3rd.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sudden Death Update
OPP have released the name of the person who was found dead at a hotel in Kenora last week.
44 year old Stephane Simard of B.C. was travelling with his common law spouse to Quebec for
the Christmas Holidays.
Simard was pronounced dead at the scene and a post mortem exam revealed his death was due to natural causes.
44 year old Stephane Simard of B.C. was travelling with his common law spouse to Quebec for
the Christmas Holidays.
Simard was pronounced dead at the scene and a post mortem exam revealed his death was due to natural causes.
OPP Toxicology Report
A toxicology report is expected to provide more information into the death of a 26 year old in Kenora.
OPP are investigating the death of Sheena Jack on December 21st.
Last Monday, paramedics attended a local residence and later transported Jack to the Lake of
the Woods Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Foul play is not suspected in connection with her death.
OPP are investigating the death of Sheena Jack on December 21st.
Last Monday, paramedics attended a local residence and later transported Jack to the Lake of
the Woods Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Foul play is not suspected in connection with her death.
Emergency Shelter Funding
Good news for those who use the emergency shelter in the cold winter months, the Provincial Government has decided to provide funding to operate the program at the Fellowship Centre.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities reversed their decision to no longer fund the program on December 23rd.
The Province will only fund the emergency shelter for one more year through the Job Creation Partnership Program.
It costs around 123-thousand dollars to operate the shelter 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities reversed their decision to no longer fund the program on December 23rd.
The Province will only fund the emergency shelter for one more year through the Job Creation Partnership Program.
It costs around 123-thousand dollars to operate the shelter 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Municipal Elections October
Kenora Mayor Len Compton is keeping his cards close to his vestregarding his future in municipal politics.
In a year end interview with CJRL news, Compton refused to saywhether he planned to run in the next municipal election.
Nominations forms for the 2010 municipal elections will be availablestarting January 4th.
The elections will be held on October 25th.
In a year end interview with CJRL news, Compton refused to saywhether he planned to run in the next municipal election.
Nominations forms for the 2010 municipal elections will be availablestarting January 4th.
The elections will be held on October 25th.
Rafferty Year End
Thunder Bay-Rainy River M-P John Rafferty feels the NDP made some gains during the past session at the House of Commons.
M-P's took their Christmas Break Friday and Rafferty says there were some positives.
The House of Commons rose recently for its Christmas break.
Rafferty says there were also some gains in pension reform.
M-P's took their Christmas Break Friday and Rafferty says there were some positives.
The House of Commons rose recently for its Christmas break.
Rafferty says there were also some gains in pension reform.
Rainy River Resources Year End
Rainy River Resources will continue its exploration activities in the district next year.
President Raymond Threlkeld says activity this year led to the discovery of some additional gold zones.
Threlkeld says while actual mining is still a few years ago, work has started on an economic impact assessment and a baseline environmental studies.
President Raymond Threlkeld says activity this year led to the discovery of some additional gold zones.
Threlkeld says while actual mining is still a few years ago, work has started on an economic impact assessment and a baseline environmental studies.
Beer Store Theft Update
Thunder Bay police are trying to determine if two men charged with driving a Jeep into a Beer Store are responsible for other break-ins at beer and liquor stores using thesame heavy-handed method.
A 30-year-old and a 20-year-old are charged with breaking and entering and possession of stolen property.
What police do know is that a pickup was stolen early on Monday but it broke down so thieves then stole a Jeep.
The Jeep was used to drive through a Beer Store window where up to 10 cases were taken.
Police were already investigating a robbery at an L-C-B-O just before Christmas where thieves smashed through the window with a pickup and stole four 60-ouncers of rum.
A 30-year-old and a 20-year-old are charged with breaking and entering and possession of stolen property.
What police do know is that a pickup was stolen early on Monday but it broke down so thieves then stole a Jeep.
The Jeep was used to drive through a Beer Store window where up to 10 cases were taken.
Police were already investigating a robbery at an L-C-B-O just before Christmas where thieves smashed through the window with a pickup and stole four 60-ouncers of rum.
Thunder Bay Fraud
Two people charged with defrauding two Thunder Bay companies of more than a quarter million dollars are due in court in February.
Kerry Wirkkunen is charged with fraud, theft, forgery and mischief while Jaye Wirkkunen is charged with fraud and possession of stolen property.
The charges stem from a two-month investigation into fraud at A-B-P Constructors and another company.
Kerry Wirkkunen is charged with fraud, theft, forgery and mischief while Jaye Wirkkunen is charged with fraud and possession of stolen property.
The charges stem from a two-month investigation into fraud at A-B-P Constructors and another company.
Truck Goes Through Ice
A Manitoba motorist ventured off the ice road on Monday and his truck broke through the ice just south of Thompson Island.
The driver and three occupants travelled off the marked path at Hough and Wild Cat Island.
All four occupants exited the vehicle and had to walk a short distance before flagging down another vehicle to drive them to safety.
OPP are reminding motorists to always check ice conditions prior to travelling out on ice.
The driver and three occupants travelled off the marked path at Hough and Wild Cat Island.
All four occupants exited the vehicle and had to walk a short distance before flagging down another vehicle to drive them to safety.
OPP are reminding motorists to always check ice conditions prior to travelling out on ice.
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