The 19th Annual Harborfest should be bigger and better than ever before.
A total of eight bands are expected to take the stage over three nightsduring the August Long weekend.
Dave Blake is one of the Harborfest directors and says he's particularyexcited by the Friday night entertainment, Collective Soul.
Saturday night will be 80's night, with Kim Mitchell and Starship headliningalong with Asia.
Sunday night is Country night with Emerson Drive and Jessie Farrell.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Stockwell Day in Sioux Lookout
Northern Ontario has it all!
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day promoted the resources available in this region during a speech to business leaders in Sioux Lookout last night.
Day says the North is on the road to economic recovery with strong leadership and growing industry.
Day notes demand for our products is on the rise.
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day promoted the resources available in this region during a speech to business leaders in Sioux Lookout last night.
Day says the North is on the road to economic recovery with strong leadership and growing industry.
Day notes demand for our products is on the rise.
LOWBIC AGM
The Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation says its seeingsome positive signs in the local economy.
In the past year, LOWBIC lent out 1.7 million dollars to small businessesin the Kenora area.
Executive Director of LOWBIC, Ryan Reynard says that's significant increase from the year before.
LOWBIC held its annual general meeting yesterday.
Reynard says they handed out grants to 16 new and existingbusinesses last year.
In the past year, LOWBIC lent out 1.7 million dollars to small businessesin the Kenora area.
Executive Director of LOWBIC, Ryan Reynard says that's significant increase from the year before.
LOWBIC held its annual general meeting yesterday.
Reynard says they handed out grants to 16 new and existingbusinesses last year.
Suspensions KPDSB
A different approach in disciplining unruly students is being credited for a considerable drop in suspension numbers in the Public School Board.
There have been 183-fewer suspensions and 111-fewer students suspended over the course of a year.
Safe and Supportive Schools Coordinator Al Wray says a new school culture program is working.
Wray also credits teacher training, school safety audits and a revision in board policies.
There have been 183-fewer suspensions and 111-fewer students suspended over the course of a year.
Safe and Supportive Schools Coordinator Al Wray says a new school culture program is working.
Wray also credits teacher training, school safety audits and a revision in board policies.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
KPDSB School Closures
After months of meeting a committee set up to look the future of elementary schools in Kenora has compiled its final report.
The Accommodation Review Advisory Committee says it doesn't expect any school closures in the public system for four or five years.
Cecile Marcino is chair of the board and says the one recommendation that could be implemented quickly is the move of the school board offices into Lakewood School.
The report will go to the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board next month, but final decisions on the fate of local elementaryschools won't be made until the fall.
The Accommodation Review Advisory Committee says it doesn't expect any school closures in the public system for four or five years.
Cecile Marcino is chair of the board and says the one recommendation that could be implemented quickly is the move of the school board offices into Lakewood School.
The report will go to the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board next month, but final decisions on the fate of local elementaryschools won't be made until the fall.
Extra Trustee KPDSB
The Provincial Government has allowed the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board to boost the number of Trustees to be elected by 1.
Superintendant of Business Dean Carrie says 10-Trustees will be elected during this Fall's Municipal Elections.
Machin, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Red Lake will be able to elect 1-Trustee each.
Kenora is grouped with Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and will be able to elect 3-trustees under the system.
Superintendant of Business Dean Carrie says 10-Trustees will be elected during this Fall's Municipal Elections.
Machin, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Red Lake will be able to elect 1-Trustee each.
Kenora is grouped with Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and will be able to elect 3-trustees under the system.
Chalking Tires Starts Today
The City of Kenora is chalking tires of vehicles parked at metres beyond the posted time limit.
You will get a fine if you park at a location past the posted time limit, even if there is money still in the metre.
Municipal Spokesperson Heather Kasprick says they want to ensure people are constantly moving from spots in high traffic areas like the downtown.
You will get a fine if you park at a location past the posted time limit, even if there is money still in the metre.
Municipal Spokesperson Heather Kasprick says they want to ensure people are constantly moving from spots in high traffic areas like the downtown.
Phone Scam
Bell Canada is warning local residents of a possible phone scam.
Ignace OPP say a resident recieved a call from someone claiming to be from the company advising that they would be sent a new cell phone if they provided their name, date of birth and Social Insurance Number.
The victim never recieved a new phone.Police reminds residents never to give out personal information over the phone.
Ignace OPP say a resident recieved a call from someone claiming to be from the company advising that they would be sent a new cell phone if they provided their name, date of birth and Social Insurance Number.
The victim never recieved a new phone.Police reminds residents never to give out personal information over the phone.
Break and Enter
Two young boys are charged with breaking and entering.
OPP received a break and enter complaint yesterday around noon.
When officers arrived at the 16th avenue north residence they noticed the two youths preparing to leave.
Two 15 year olds were arrested and charged.
OPP received a break and enter complaint yesterday around noon.
When officers arrived at the 16th avenue north residence they noticed the two youths preparing to leave.
Two 15 year olds were arrested and charged.
No Sign of Missing Man
The OPP say there is still no sign of a missing American who went through the ice of Lake of the Woods last month.
68 year old Fred Bisel from Eagle Bend, Minnesota was travelling by snow machine about 13 kilometers north of Morson on March 21st.
His sled went through thin ice and a friend who was snowmobilingwith him was unable to get him out of the frigid water.
The OPP's Marine Unit has been out looking for the missing man but with no success so far.
68 year old Fred Bisel from Eagle Bend, Minnesota was travelling by snow machine about 13 kilometers north of Morson on March 21st.
His sled went through thin ice and a friend who was snowmobilingwith him was unable to get him out of the frigid water.
The OPP's Marine Unit has been out looking for the missing man but with no success so far.
North Americian Palladium Open
North American Palladium has restarted the machines at its Lacdes Iles Mine near Thunder Bay and brought 180 employees back to work.
The mine was closed in October 2008 due to declining metal pricesand about 350 employees were placed on layoff.
The mine is now running seven days a week and the company expectsto produce 140-thousand ounces of palladium per year.
Palladium is used in a variety of products, including catalytic converters, jewelry and in dentistry.
The mine was closed in October 2008 due to declining metal pricesand about 350 employees were placed on layoff.
The mine is now running seven days a week and the company expectsto produce 140-thousand ounces of palladium per year.
Palladium is used in a variety of products, including catalytic converters, jewelry and in dentistry.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Kenora Taxes
Local property owners will likely see lower overall tax rates this year.
Council is planning to set its tax ratios next week at its public meeting.
Finance Manager, Karen Brown says while municipal rates will be going up marginally, education taxes will be going down 4.37 percent.
She adds that the Pinecrest Home For the Aged has finally approvedits 2010 budget, and it will mean a 22 thousand dollar decrease in levy's for the municipality.
Brown says the big question mark is the Kenora District Services Board, which still hasn't finalized its budget.
Council is planning to set its tax ratios next week at its public meeting.
Finance Manager, Karen Brown says while municipal rates will be going up marginally, education taxes will be going down 4.37 percent.
She adds that the Pinecrest Home For the Aged has finally approvedits 2010 budget, and it will mean a 22 thousand dollar decrease in levy's for the municipality.
Brown says the big question mark is the Kenora District Services Board, which still hasn't finalized its budget.
Council Land Ambulance Base
The City of Kenora has yet to make a final decision on rezoning the proposed site for a land ambulance base.
Council is still waiting for a noise and vibration study as well as other facts.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says not many people are in favour of the location, and notes council could turn down the rezoning request.
A final decision on the rezoning application has yet to be made and one could be made in May.
Council is still waiting for a noise and vibration study as well as other facts.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says not many people are in favour of the location, and notes council could turn down the rezoning request.
A final decision on the rezoning application has yet to be made and one could be made in May.
Urban Trails System
Kenora's Urban Trail network will expanding this year.
There are currently four designated trails on the city,and work will continue this year to finish the Rat PortageTrail.
Barb Manson is member of the Trails Committee and says theyplan to extend the trail along a section of Laurenson's Creek.
The City of Kenora is in the process of taking over the Laurenson'sCreek property alongside King George School from the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board.
There are currently four designated trails on the city,and work will continue this year to finish the Rat PortageTrail.
Barb Manson is member of the Trails Committee and says theyplan to extend the trail along a section of Laurenson's Creek.
The City of Kenora is in the process of taking over the Laurenson'sCreek property alongside King George School from the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board.
Business on the net
The Northwest Business Centre wants to get more Northwestern Ontario businesses on social networking websites.
A guest speaker will be talking about the rules and regulations of advertising on websites like facebook and twitter.
Organizer Mike Greaves says its a great way to promote your company's message and upcoming special events.
The seminar is open to all businesses in Northwestern Ontario and starts tomorrow.
To register call 467-4643.
A guest speaker will be talking about the rules and regulations of advertising on websites like facebook and twitter.
Organizer Mike Greaves says its a great way to promote your company's message and upcoming special events.
The seminar is open to all businesses in Northwestern Ontario and starts tomorrow.
To register call 467-4643.
Native Issues Advisor
The province has appointed former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage to help it address the needs ofaboriginal children and youth.
Minister of Children and Youth Services Laurel Broten says hisexperience will help gather the right information to guide policy matters.
Beaucage will give the province advice on aboriginal child welfare issues for one year.
He'll also help with discussions between the government and First Nations leaders.
Minister of Children and Youth Services Laurel Broten says hisexperience will help gather the right information to guide policy matters.
Beaucage will give the province advice on aboriginal child welfare issues for one year.
He'll also help with discussions between the government and First Nations leaders.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Rabbit Lake Brush Fire
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department has been dealing with a rash of brush fires over the past couple of weeks.
The most recent blaze took place Tuesday afternoon behind Thomas Aquinas School.
Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says the fire burned about an acre of bush immediatley south of the Rowing Club on Rabbit Lake.
He says there was a lot of deadfall in the area and the fire burned very quickly.
Local firefighters were able to put a hose around the blaze and bring it under control in less than an hour.
Brinkman believes the fire was likely started by kids hanging around the area.
The most recent blaze took place Tuesday afternoon behind Thomas Aquinas School.
Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says the fire burned about an acre of bush immediatley south of the Rowing Club on Rabbit Lake.
He says there was a lot of deadfall in the area and the fire burned very quickly.
Local firefighters were able to put a hose around the blaze and bring it under control in less than an hour.
Brinkman believes the fire was likely started by kids hanging around the area.
Power Outages
High winds this afternoon are causing some problems for Hydro One customers in the Kenora area.
About one thousand customers in areas east of the city have been without electricity since
3:15.
Areas affected are Grassy Narrows, Jaffray and Melick, Haycock, and Pettypiece.
Hydro One says crews have been dispatched to restore power.
Electricity is expected to be back on for most customers by 6:00.
About one thousand customers in areas east of the city have been without electricity since
3:15.
Areas affected are Grassy Narrows, Jaffray and Melick, Haycock, and Pettypiece.
Hydro One says crews have been dispatched to restore power.
Electricity is expected to be back on for most customers by 6:00.
KPS Disbandment Costs finalized
The total cost to disband the Kenora Police Service will come in at about 2.4 million dollars.
That figure was provided to Kenora City Council yesterday.
The costs include severance for employees of the municipal police service, legal expenses, overtime training costs, and building expenses for renovating the old KPS building.
Finance and Administration Manager, Karen Brown says they will be able to bring down the final disbandment expense by recovering some costs elsewhere.
The final bill for the city will amount to 1.7 million dollars.
That figure was provided to Kenora City Council yesterday.
The costs include severance for employees of the municipal police service, legal expenses, overtime training costs, and building expenses for renovating the old KPS building.
Finance and Administration Manager, Karen Brown says they will be able to bring down the final disbandment expense by recovering some costs elsewhere.
The final bill for the city will amount to 1.7 million dollars.
Municipal Paving Contract
Its going to cost the city about a million dollars less than expected to resurface Highway 17 east and west in Kenora.
The City is planning to award a 5.2 million dollars contract next week for the Municipal Road Works Tender.
Operations Manager Rick Perchuck is hoping they can use the extra funds from the federal-provincial infrastructure program to do more paving this year.
In addition to resurfacing Highway 17 east this year, the city also plans to re-pave parts of Matheson Street South and 1st Avenue South.
The City is planning to award a 5.2 million dollars contract next week for the Municipal Road Works Tender.
Operations Manager Rick Perchuck is hoping they can use the extra funds from the federal-provincial infrastructure program to do more paving this year.
In addition to resurfacing Highway 17 east this year, the city also plans to re-pave parts of Matheson Street South and 1st Avenue South.
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