The Countdown has officially started for the 2011 Allan Cup Senior Men's
Hockey Championships in Kenora.
The puck will drop in 80 days.
Judy Bain is one of the local organizers of the event and says individual
tickets won't go on sale until the end of March, after ticket package sales
have wrapped up.
The Allan Cup will run from April 11th to the 16th, at the Kenora Rec. Center.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Warmer Weather on the Way!
It looks like there is an end in sight for our current cold snap.
By Sunday, the temperature should start to moderate.
Bill Laidlaw from Signal Weather Services says unfortunately
there is expected to be some snow accomanying the warmer weather.
Temperatures across northwestern Ontario have been unseasonably
cold, with the thermometer dipping to -44 in Fort Frances this morning.
By Sunday, the temperature should start to moderate.
Bill Laidlaw from Signal Weather Services says unfortunately
there is expected to be some snow accomanying the warmer weather.
Temperatures across northwestern Ontario have been unseasonably
cold, with the thermometer dipping to -44 in Fort Frances this morning.
Prescription Drugs an increasing problem for local police
Alcohol is still the drug of choice in Kenora, but that's slowly starting tochange.
Inspector Dave Lucas says they are seeing an increase in the trafficking
of prescription drugs in the community.
Lucas says the OPP Street Crimes Unit and Joint Force Drug Unit met with local pharmasists last month to discuss the problem.
He says another meeting is planned in the new year to look at strategies
for combatting the trafficking in prescription drugs.
Taxi Rates going down?
It's soon going to cost a bit less to hail a cab in Kenora.
Taxi rates will be going down if city council approves the recommended rate
change.
Eric Lovas from Co-Ot Taxi made a deputation to council this
week, recommending the rate drop.
Lovas says they want to get rid of the pennies on their meters,
which was added last July thanks to the HST.
Taxi rates will be going down if city council approves the recommended rate
change.
Eric Lovas from Co-Ot Taxi made a deputation to council this
week, recommending the rate drop.
Lovas says they want to get rid of the pennies on their meters,
which was added last July thanks to the HST.
Rickford says Tories don't want spring Election
The MP for Kenora is insisting that the Conservatives don't want a Federal election.
Greg Rickford says we are still emerging from a fragile economy and most Canadians don't want to head to the polls.
Rickford notes that his party has no intention of calling an election, despite a rise in popularity in the polls.
Rickford says the Government had a relatively productive session of Parliament this Fall and he would like to see that trend continue.
Greg Rickford says we are still emerging from a fragile economy and most Canadians don't want to head to the polls.
Rickford notes that his party has no intention of calling an election, despite a rise in popularity in the polls.
Rickford says the Government had a relatively productive session of Parliament this Fall and he would like to see that trend continue.
NOMA Supports Policing Resolution
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is supporting a resolution calling on
the provincial government to provide more funding for police services.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says the cost of policing locally has skyrocketed
and says they want the government to increase their grants under the Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund.
The NOMA Board met last week in Thunder Bay to approve the new resolution.
the provincial government to provide more funding for police services.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says the cost of policing locally has skyrocketed
and says they want the government to increase their grants under the Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund.
The NOMA Board met last week in Thunder Bay to approve the new resolution.
MNR investigates illegal moose Kills
At least 20 moose in northern Ontario were illegally killed this past hunting
season.
The Ministry of Natural Resources is now actively investigating these incidents.
Ken Ukrainetz is a MNR conservation officer and says in most instances, the
moose are simply left to rot in the bush.
Two moose were illegally killed near Vermillion Bay, while another
incident under investigation took place near Ear Falls.
season.
The Ministry of Natural Resources is now actively investigating these incidents.
Ken Ukrainetz is a MNR conservation officer and says in most instances, the
moose are simply left to rot in the bush.
Two moose were illegally killed near Vermillion Bay, while another
incident under investigation took place near Ear Falls.
New Firearms Regulations coming
The Ministry of Natural Resources is looking to make it illegal to carry a loaded firearm along any road or right of way in the Kenora and Rainy River districts.
It's now illegal to shoot from a roadway.
John Dungavel of the Ministry's policy branch says public concerns about safety prompted the additional regulation.
Dungavel says the new rule could be in place this fall.
It's now illegal to shoot from a roadway.
John Dungavel of the Ministry's policy branch says public concerns about safety prompted the additional regulation.
Dungavel says the new rule could be in place this fall.
Saints lose to Warriors at Home
The Thomas Aquinas boys hockey team missed a chance to move up in the NorWOSSASingle "a" standings.
The Saints were pummelled 9-3 by the Sioux Lookout Warriors last night at the Thistle
Rink.
The win moves Sioux Lookout into a tie in the standings with T.A. with just two games left to play in
the regular season.
The Saints are back in action on Saturday evening against Beaver Brae in an exhibition game
at the Rec. Center.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Provincial Women's Curling Championships Coming to Kenora
The Kenora Curling Club has landed another prestigious event.to town next year.
Kenora beat out three other communities in northern Ontario for the
right to host the Scotties provincial playdowns.
The Scotties will take place at the end of January in 2012 and will feature
10 of the best women's curling teams in Ontario.
KDSB wants Ombudsman to look at local Ambulence Issues
An ombudsman review of private companies that transfer hundreds of thousands of non-critical patients will have no impact on operations locally.
That according to Kenora District Services Board CAO Sten Lif who states that no such service is available here at home.
Lif says there was some talk of someone setting up shop in Sioux Lookout.
Lif is urging the Ombudsman to expand the review to decide whether or not non-emergency transfers should be provided.
That according to Kenora District Services Board CAO Sten Lif who states that no such service is available here at home.
Lif says there was some talk of someone setting up shop in Sioux Lookout.
Lif is urging the Ombudsman to expand the review to decide whether or not non-emergency transfers should be provided.
Police Board looks at Illegal Taxi Issue
The issue of illegal taxis operating in the City of Kenora has been
brought to the attention of the Police Services Board.
Mayor Dave Canfield submitted a letter from a local cab company
about the problem.
Inspector Dave Lucas says they have assigned one of their officers
to deal with the issue and are also working with administration at
city hall.
The Board will be presented an update at their next meeting at the
end of February.
brought to the attention of the Police Services Board.
Mayor Dave Canfield submitted a letter from a local cab company
about the problem.
Inspector Dave Lucas says they have assigned one of their officers
to deal with the issue and are also working with administration at
city hall.
The Board will be presented an update at their next meeting at the
end of February.
More Money for FedNor
The Federal Government is adding just over 1.1 million dollars to FedNor.
Industry Minister Tony Clement made the announcement yesterday and says this investment will help continue to grow business and create jobs in the Northwest.
Clement says there will also be some small changes to FedNor coming that will see it focus more on economic growth.
Industry Minister Tony Clement made the announcement yesterday and says this investment will help continue to grow business and create jobs in the Northwest.
Clement says there will also be some small changes to FedNor coming that will see it focus more on economic growth.
Snowmobile Safety Week
The Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs are asking snowmobilers to make smart choices this winter.
This is Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week.
Sergeant Michael Price says 5-people have died in collisions in Ontario this winter.
A 55-year-old man died when his snowmachine went through the ice on Longpine Lake, near Kenora last month.
This is Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week.
Sergeant Michael Price says 5-people have died in collisions in Ontario this winter.
A 55-year-old man died when his snowmachine went through the ice on Longpine Lake, near Kenora last month.
Wasacase back as Chair of Kenora Police Services Board
A familiar face is back as chair of the Kenora Police Services Board.
Colin Wasacase was acclaimed to the position yesterday.
Wasacase takes over from Glenda McMillan, who served just one
year as chair of the police board.
McMillan was acclaimed as vice-chair.
Colin Wasacase was acclaimed to the position yesterday.
Wasacase takes over from Glenda McMillan, who served just one
year as chair of the police board.
McMillan was acclaimed as vice-chair.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Weedless Wednesday
Today is Weedless Wednesday a day when people are encouraged to try and kick their
smoking habit.
Dr. Karen Mazurski is a local anti-smoking advocate and says tobacco is a highly addictive substance and stresses one can't quit overnight.
Mazurski notes that quitting for even a couple of days is beneficial as people learn from each quit attempt.
smoking habit.
Dr. Karen Mazurski is a local anti-smoking advocate and says tobacco is a highly addictive substance and stresses one can't quit overnight.
Mazurski notes that quitting for even a couple of days is beneficial as people learn from each quit attempt.
Changes in store for FedNOR?
Major changes may be in store for Northern Ontario's funding body.
There are reports that top officials with FedNor have been sequestered in Sudbury to discuss the future direction of the Federal agency.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford the goal is to make a better economic development agency for the region.
Rickford believes this Region will see an even better FedNor operating in the near future.
There are reports that top officials with FedNor have been sequestered in Sudbury to discuss the future direction of the Federal agency.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford the goal is to make a better economic development agency for the region.
Rickford believes this Region will see an even better FedNor operating in the near future.
Freedom of the City Distinction being Sought
Its kind of like getting the key to the city.Kenora's 116th Independant Field Battery has requested the honorary designation of Freedom of the City.
Colonel Woody Linton says the honor is given to an organization that
has provided heroic service to the community.
Linton says if city council grants the request, they will start the ball rolling
with the Department of National Defense for the honorary distinction.
Not too late for a flu shot
Northwestern Health Unit's medical officer of health says the new strain of flu concerning health officials this year isn't posing many problems in this area yet.
H-3-N-2 has strained medical services elsewhere in the province, especially southern Ontario
in and around Toronto.
Doctor James Arthurs says because of its inactivity here, it doesn't mean people should avoid getting the flu shot.
Arthurs says this year's flu shot includes a vaccine to combat the new strain.
H-3-N-2 has strained medical services elsewhere in the province, especially southern Ontario
in and around Toronto.
Doctor James Arthurs says because of its inactivity here, it doesn't mean people should avoid getting the flu shot.
Arthurs says this year's flu shot includes a vaccine to combat the new strain.
City continues to seek funding for Harborfront Tent
The City of Kenora is doing what it can to make a year-round tent on the
Kenora Harborfront a reality.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have any money budgeted
for the structure, they continue to seek out alternate sources of funding.
Earlier this week a local business owner pledged five thousand dollars towards the
estimated 1.5 million dollar cost of the new tent.
Kenora Harborfront a reality.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have any money budgeted
for the structure, they continue to seek out alternate sources of funding.
Earlier this week a local business owner pledged five thousand dollars towards the
estimated 1.5 million dollar cost of the new tent.
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