The annual aerial moose survey is underway in Northwestern Ontario.
Ministry of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Brad Allison says they're trying to see if certain trends are continuing this year, which includes low numbers in the Kenora and Fort Frances areas.
In recent years, brainworm has killed off a number of moose in the local area.
Allison says it's been an ideal winter for the survey because of the early snow cover
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
TBSO celebrates 50th Anniversary in Kenora
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 50th birthday
this year.
The TBSO is in Kenora tonight for its annual concert.
Arthur Post is the new conductor and says he's looking forward
to his first tour with the musicians.
The Thunder Bay Symphony will be playing Knox United Church this
evening.
this year.
The TBSO is in Kenora tonight for its annual concert.
Arthur Post is the new conductor and says he's looking forward
to his first tour with the musicians.
The Thunder Bay Symphony will be playing Knox United Church this
evening.
Public School Board Tackles Student Mental Health
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is taking a pro-active approach to dealing with student mental
health issues.
The public school board is working with a couple of local child care agencies to come
up with a Children's Mental Health Strategy.
Peter Harland is a retired pediatrician and says about a third of kids show signs of mental
health problems, such as anxiety, depression or worse.
The public school board is working with the Lake of the Woods Child Development Center
and the Patricia Center for Children and Youth on the Children's Mental Health Strategy.
health issues.
The public school board is working with a couple of local child care agencies to come
up with a Children's Mental Health Strategy.
Peter Harland is a retired pediatrician and says about a third of kids show signs of mental
health problems, such as anxiety, depression or worse.
The public school board is working with the Lake of the Woods Child Development Center
and the Patricia Center for Children and Youth on the Children's Mental Health Strategy.
Bed Shortage Continues at Lake of the Woods Hospital
Lake of the Woods District Hospital says it hasn't seen a lot of relief in the
use of its beds in the past few months.
Chief Executive Officer Marc Belcaen says as of the end of January they still
had 25 so-called Alternate Level of Care Patients, eight of which were waiting
for a long term care bed to open up locally.
The other 17 patients are rehabilitiating, but Belcaen says its possible they will
also soon be on the waiting list for a long term care bed.
He adds they still haven't heard any word from the Northwest Local Health Integration
about opening up any new long term care beds in Kenora.
An announcement had been expected early in the new year.
use of its beds in the past few months.
Chief Executive Officer Marc Belcaen says as of the end of January they still
had 25 so-called Alternate Level of Care Patients, eight of which were waiting
for a long term care bed to open up locally.
The other 17 patients are rehabilitiating, but Belcaen says its possible they will
also soon be on the waiting list for a long term care bed.
He adds they still haven't heard any word from the Northwest Local Health Integration
about opening up any new long term care beds in Kenora.
An announcement had been expected early in the new year.
New Board of Health In Place
The Northwestern Health Unit has sworn in a new Board of Directors.
The Board features 4-new appointees.
John Albanese has been acclaimed as Chair, while Julie Roy will continue to serve as Vice-Chair.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield is one of the new appointees to the board of health.
Bill Thompson from the Township of Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls will continue to
represent his community, while Mel Fisher is the representitive for Vermillion Bay and Dryden.
The Board features 4-new appointees.
John Albanese has been acclaimed as Chair, while Julie Roy will continue to serve as Vice-Chair.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield is one of the new appointees to the board of health.
Bill Thompson from the Township of Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls will continue to
represent his community, while Mel Fisher is the representitive for Vermillion Bay and Dryden.
Hospital says its in compliance with new regulations on Consultants
Lake of the Woods District Hospital feels its in compliance with new
legislation being drafted by the provincial government regarding the
hiring of consultants.
The legislation is scheduled to go into effect as of April 1st, and will
make instititutions that recieve public funds more accountable how they
spend their money.
Chief Executive officer Marc Belcaen says they rarely use consulants,
and doesn't feel they will have any problem with the new regulations.
He adds they are still waiting for clarification about whether professions
such as lawyers and accountants who conduct audits are considered consultants
under the new bill.
legislation being drafted by the provincial government regarding the
hiring of consultants.
The legislation is scheduled to go into effect as of April 1st, and will
make instititutions that recieve public funds more accountable how they
spend their money.
Chief Executive officer Marc Belcaen says they rarely use consulants,
and doesn't feel they will have any problem with the new regulations.
He adds they are still waiting for clarification about whether professions
such as lawyers and accountants who conduct audits are considered consultants
under the new bill.
KDMA adopts a couple of resolutions
Municipal leaders in the Kenora District have given their backing to an emergency
resolution calling on the federal and provincial governments to move ahead
as quickly as possible with the double-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway in
northestern Ontario.
Kenora City council brought the resolution forward over the weekend at the
KDMA annual conference in Red Lake.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield says support for the resolution shows the
need for the city to continue to support the work of the KDMA.
One other resolution supported by KDMA called on the federal and provincial
levels of government to expand cellular phone service into smaller communities
such as Pickle Lake.
resolution calling on the federal and provincial governments to move ahead
as quickly as possible with the double-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway in
northestern Ontario.
Kenora City council brought the resolution forward over the weekend at the
KDMA annual conference in Red Lake.
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield says support for the resolution shows the
need for the city to continue to support the work of the KDMA.
One other resolution supported by KDMA called on the federal and provincial
levels of government to expand cellular phone service into smaller communities
such as Pickle Lake.
Dryden woman killed in weekend fire Identified
Dryden Police say foul play is not suspected in a fatal fire at a women's shelter early Sunday morning.
However, Police say the investigation into the cause has ruled out an accidentally caused fire.
50-year-old Darlene Chartrand died in Hospital from smoke inhalation.
Nine others were treated and released from Hospital.
The fire caused roughly 100-thousand dollars in damage.
The Van Horne Avenue apartment complex is for abused women and their families.
However, Police say the investigation into the cause has ruled out an accidentally caused fire.
50-year-old Darlene Chartrand died in Hospital from smoke inhalation.
Nine others were treated and released from Hospital.
The fire caused roughly 100-thousand dollars in damage.
The Van Horne Avenue apartment complex is for abused women and their families.
Saints Edge Fort
The Thomas Aquinas Girls hockey team seems to have Fort Frances' number.The Saints edged the Muskies 4-3 last night at the Keewatin Arena.
Their next game is Friday in Dryden against the Eagles.
Saints soar past Falcons
The regular NorWOSSA court sport season is quickly winding down.
The Thomas Aquinas Saints have just two league games left before the play-offs begin next week.
Yesterday, the Saints swept the Ignace Falcons at home.
The T.A. junior boys basketball team cruised to a 56-30 victory.
Patrick Van Bellingham had 15 points to lead the Saints offense.
In girls volleyball action, both the Thomas Aquinas junior and senior girls beat Ignace three sets to none.
The final home game of the regular season is tomorrow against Whitefish Bay.
The Thomas Aquinas Saints have just two league games left before the play-offs begin next week.
Yesterday, the Saints swept the Ignace Falcons at home.
The T.A. junior boys basketball team cruised to a 56-30 victory.
Patrick Van Bellingham had 15 points to lead the Saints offense.
In girls volleyball action, both the Thomas Aquinas junior and senior girls beat Ignace three sets to none.
The final home game of the regular season is tomorrow against Whitefish Bay.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Chamber awards tomorrow
The Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce will honor some of its best and
brightest at its annual awards banquet this week.
A total of 45 businesses have been nominated in 12 categories, including best
home based business, customer excellence, young entrepreneur, business owner of the
year, new business and environmental business award.
The Chamber awards will be presented tomorrow night at the Best Western Lakeside Inn at their annual general meeting.
brightest at its annual awards banquet this week.
A total of 45 businesses have been nominated in 12 categories, including best
home based business, customer excellence, young entrepreneur, business owner of the
year, new business and environmental business award.
The Chamber awards will be presented tomorrow night at the Best Western Lakeside Inn at their annual general meeting.
Hospital still in the black
Lake of the Woods District Hospital continues to show a surplus on its operations
this year.
After three quarters of this fiscal year, the hospital is about 331 thousand dollars
in the black.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says they still expect to remain in a surplus
situation by the end of the fiscal year at the end of March.
He adds that the hospital does tend to spend more during the winter months, due to
higher utility costs, and revenues are lower, which will cut into their surplus.
this year.
After three quarters of this fiscal year, the hospital is about 331 thousand dollars
in the black.
Chief Executive Officer, Marc Belcaen says they still expect to remain in a surplus
situation by the end of the fiscal year at the end of March.
He adds that the hospital does tend to spend more during the winter months, due to
higher utility costs, and revenues are lower, which will cut into their surplus.
Three arrested in local drug bust
A total of four people have been arrested following two separate drug
seizures in the Kenora area.
In one incident, a 34 year old Quebec man and two Kenora residents were taken
into custody after the OPP's Organized Crime and the Street Crimes Units
executed a search warrent on a residence in downtown Kenora.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs including 21 grams of hash, more than 100 grams
of marihuana, two grams of morphine and a small quantity of Methadone.
Police also discovered over 700 in cash as well as other drug paraphernalia.
34 year old Dany Chartrand, 28 year old Vernon Jack and Ashley Noname have
been charged with possession of a narcotic, trafficking, and possession of
property obtained by crime.
They are due to appear in Kenora Court next month.
seizures in the Kenora area.
In one incident, a 34 year old Quebec man and two Kenora residents were taken
into custody after the OPP's Organized Crime and the Street Crimes Units
executed a search warrent on a residence in downtown Kenora.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs including 21 grams of hash, more than 100 grams
of marihuana, two grams of morphine and a small quantity of Methadone.
Police also discovered over 700 in cash as well as other drug paraphernalia.
34 year old Dany Chartrand, 28 year old Vernon Jack and Ashley Noname have
been charged with possession of a narcotic, trafficking, and possession of
property obtained by crime.
They are due to appear in Kenora Court next month.
Horwath continues to call for HST relief on Home Heating bills
The Leader of the Provincial NDP is taking another shot at the HST.
Andrea Horwath made a quick stop in northwestern Ontario yesterday and says scrapping the HST on home heating bills would benefit people across the region.
She says the McGuinty government is out of touch.
Horwath says the HST is costing people in the Northwest 50-60 dollars each month in extra heating costs.
Andrea Horwath made a quick stop in northwestern Ontario yesterday and says scrapping the HST on home heating bills would benefit people across the region.
She says the McGuinty government is out of touch.
Horwath says the HST is costing people in the Northwest 50-60 dollars each month in extra heating costs.
A new Executive Council for KDMA
Red Lake mayor Phil Vinet has been returned as the president of the Kenora
District Municipal Association.
The 70th annual KDMA conference was held in Red Lake over the weekend.
Vinet had been the acting president of the municipal organization.
Roy Hoffman of Pickle Lake is first vice-president, while former Kenora
resident, Kevin Kahoot, the new mayor of Ear Falls is second vice.
Next year's KDMA convention will take place in Sioux Lookout to help
celebrate that's town's 100th birthday.
District Municipal Association.
The 70th annual KDMA conference was held in Red Lake over the weekend.
Vinet had been the acting president of the municipal organization.
Roy Hoffman of Pickle Lake is first vice-president, while former Kenora
resident, Kevin Kahoot, the new mayor of Ear Falls is second vice.
Next year's KDMA convention will take place in Sioux Lookout to help
celebrate that's town's 100th birthday.
Dryden Woman Dies in House Fire
A 50-year-old woman is dead following a fire at a Dryden Apartment complex.
Dryden Fire and Police were dispatched to the blaze early Sunday morning.
Crews arrived and found smoke billowing from a second floor window.
Firefighters broke into the unit and fought the blaze, only to find an unconsious woman.
She was transported to Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Nine other people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Dryden Fire and Police were dispatched to the blaze early Sunday morning.
Crews arrived and found smoke billowing from a second floor window.
Firefighters broke into the unit and fought the blaze, only to find an unconsious woman.
She was transported to Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Nine other people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Council decides to Finance new fire hall internally
After much debate, city council has decided to fund the long-term debenture for the Kenora Fire Hall.Council held a special meeting this morning and agreed to borrow money from the Citizan's propertity fund to finance the five million dollar building.
Councillor Ron Lunny says its better to finance the debenture internally rather than externally.
Mayor Dave Canfield admits he has mixed feelings on the 20 year loan, which will pay the city three percent a year.
Council was almost unanimous in the decision.
Louis Roussin voted against, saying the Citizans Prosperity fund was never intended to pay for public projects.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Council Meets This Morning
Five members of Kenora city council are back from Red Lake and the 70th
annual Kenora District Municipal Association.
They will be put right back to work this morning.
A special meeting of council is scheduled for 9:00 this morning.
There is only one item on the agenda.
Council will be talking about how to pay for the new Kenora Fire
Hall on Barsky's Hill.
The previous edition of council had planned to take a debenture out
on the building, but some members of the new council say they would
prefer to borrow internally from city reserves.
annual Kenora District Municipal Association.
They will be put right back to work this morning.
A special meeting of council is scheduled for 9:00 this morning.
There is only one item on the agenda.
Council will be talking about how to pay for the new Kenora Fire
Hall on Barsky's Hill.
The previous edition of council had planned to take a debenture out
on the building, but some members of the new council say they would
prefer to borrow internally from city reserves.
Gravelle hopes for Compromise in Land Use Fee Issue
Michael Gravelle says he's working to find a compromise in an area tourist outfitters dispute.
The Northern Development Minister says he understands how upset some the some outfitters are upset over increased government fees, especially since it was their own association that recommended them
Gravelle hopes to find a solution that will be agreeable to all sides
The Northern Development Minister says he understands how upset some the some outfitters are upset over increased government fees, especially since it was their own association that recommended them
Gravelle hopes to find a solution that will be agreeable to all sides
No Chronic Wasting Disease in NWO
Nearly 14-hundred deer heads were tested for chronic wasting disease last year in Ontario.
Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Research Technician Tore Buchanan says 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts.
The results weren't surprising according to Buchanan.
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Research Technician Tore Buchanan says 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts.
The results weren't surprising according to Buchanan.
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
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