Volunteers Awards Presented

2009-05-29

07:52:46

Volunteers from across the district were honoured last night for their long participation with a number of area organizations.

Colleen Moran of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration says more than one hundred volunteers received Ontario Volunteer Service Awards pins recognizing years of service between five and fifty years.

"We're very pleased to recognize these wonderful people," says Moran. "They've contributed much to their communities and to give so many years to a wonderful organization. Often these volunteers volunteer for more than one organization as well.

Moran noted the volunteers recognized combined for more than 17-hundred years of volunteer service in the Rainy River district.

Here is the list of all volunteers recognized.

Recipient -Nominating Organization - City-Award

Mrs. Denise Donaldson-4-H Association - Rainy River District-Devlin-5 Year Award

Mrs. Kathy Stahn-4-H Association - Rainy River District-Devlin-5 Year Award

Mrs. Ellen Chojko-Bolec-4-H Association - Rainy River District-Pinewood-30 Year Award

Mrs. Louise Bliss-4-H Association - Rainy River District-Emo-20 Year Award

Mrs. Tracy Hyatt-4-H Association - Rainy River District-Devlin-10 Year Award

Mrs. Angela Sharbot-Atikokan Lutheran Ladies (TALL)-Atikokan-20 Year Award

Mrs. Judy Kruger-Atikokan Lutheran Ladies (TALL)-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery-Atikokan Lutheran Ladies (TALL)-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell-Bergland Friends of Recreation-Sleeman-5 Year Award

Mrs. Sheila Gate-Bergland Friends of Recreation-Sleeman-15 Year Award

Mrs. Jody Gouliquer-Bergland Friends of Recreation-Sleeman-15 Year Award

Mrs. Yvonne Gouliquer-Bergland Friends of Recreation-Sleeman-10 Year Award

Mrs. Marlene McQuarrie-Beta Sigma Phi-Fort Frances-50 Year Award

Mr. Latimer Steven-Community Living Fort Frances and District-Devlin-5 Year Award

Mrs. Denise Bliss-Community Living Fort Frances and District-Fort Frances-15 Year Award

Ms. Jenny Greenhalgh-Community Living Fort Frances and District-Fort Frances-10 Year Award

Mr. Willie Cole-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Bob Hammond-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Peter Neilson-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Tom Rawn-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Ken Wright-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Kirby Ewald-Council for the Township of Alberton-Fort Frances-10 Year Award

Mrs. Carrie Baker-Emo Chamber of Commerce-Emo-5 Year Award

Mrs. Mary Goodman-Emo Chamber of Commerce-Emo-5 Year Award

Mr. Paul Koomans-Emo Chamber of Commerce-Emo-5 Year Award

Mr. Arnold Kaemingh-Emo Chamber of Commerce-Emo-10 Year Award

Mr. Timothy Rosengren-Emo Walleye Classic-Emo-Youth Award

Mr. Jason Tessier-Emo Walleye Classic-Devlin-5 Year Award

Mr. Myles Kinnear-Emo Walleye Classic-Emo-5 Year Award

Mr. Peter McQuaker-Emo Walleye Classic-Emo-5 Year Award

Mrs. Wendy Rosengren-Emo Walleye Classic-Emo-5 Year Award

Mr. Al McIvor-Emo Walleye Classic-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Rod Cupp-Emo Walleye Classic-Stratton-5 Year Award

Mrs. Janice Splawski-Faith Lutheran Church-Atikokan-40 Year Award

Mr. Jack Kosola-Faith Lutheran Church-Atikokan-20 Year Award

Mr. Charles McOrmond-Faith Lutheran Church-Atikokan-15 Year Award

Ms. Cathy Emes-Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Geoff Gillon-Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce-Fort Frances-10 Year Award

Mrs. Mary Desaulniers-Friends of the Atikokan Public Library-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Lil Devisscher-Friends of the Atikokan Public Library-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Evelyn Human-Friends of the Atikokan Public Library-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Marnie Cumming-Girl Guides of Canada - Ontario Council - Community 36-Fort Frances-50 Year Award

Mrs. Sylvia Brandrich-Girl Guides of Canada - Ontario Council - Community 36-Atikokan-20 Year Award

Mr. John Callan-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mrs. Laurie Callan-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Bob Katona-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mrs. Jan Luchka-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Jim Luchka-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Ken Stanley-Halkirk Fire Protection Team-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mrs. Vivian O'Donnell-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-40 Year Award

Mrs. Nellie Shybyski-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-40 Year Award

Mrs. Jean Church-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Evelyn Goldamer-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Astrid Sobkowicz-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Donna Wasykowski-Horticultural Society - Fort Frances-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Shanda Degagne-Begin-Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Ms. Angie Korzinski-Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Robert Sletmoen-Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Rob Tovey-Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Kyle Kellar-Knox United Church-Devlin-Youth Award

Mrs. Luella Kellar-Knox United Church-Devlin-5 Year Award

Mrs. Rhoda Dickson-Knox United Church-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Dona Pollard-Knox United Church-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mr. Calvin Thorpe-Knox United Church-Fort Frances-30 Year Award

Mrs. Ruth Brockie-Knox United Church-Fort Frances-20 Year Award

Mrs. Barb Cousineau-Knox United Church-Fort Frances-20 Year Award

Mrs. Marnie Miller-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-25 Year Award

Mrs. Betty Cox-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-20 Year Award

Mrs. Jane McLeod-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-20 Year Award

Mrs. June Parnell-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-20 Year Award

Mr. Barry Cox-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-15 Year Award

Mrs. Florence Hill-La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary-Fort Frances-15 Year Award

Mrs. Julie Peacosh-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-50 Year Award

Mrs. Joanne Albrecht-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-40 Year Award

Mrs. Gayle Dutka-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-40 Year Award

Mrs. Dawn McKinnon-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-25 Year Award

Mrs. Roselyn Ritchat-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-15 Year Award

Mrs. Helen Cook-Legion Ladies Auxiliary-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Angela Sharbot-Lions Club of Atikokan-Atikokan-5 Year Award

Ms. Elizabeth Shine-Lions Club of Atikokan-Atikokan-5 Year Award

Mr. Perry Sharbot-Lions Club of Atikokan-Atikokan-20 Year Award

Mrs. Angela Kooper-Pioneer Club Atikokan-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Virginia Leif-Pioneer Club Atikokan-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Mrs. Lotte Piechota-Pioneer Club Atikokan-Atikokan-10 Year Award

Ms. Phyllis Callaghan-Rainy Lake Conservancy-Fort Frances-10 Year Award

Mrs. Joan McIntosh-Rainy River District Community Legal Clinic-Atikokan-5 Year Award

Mr. Robert Bombay-Rainy River District Community Legal Clinic-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mrs. Nancy Gillon-Rainy River District Community Legal Clinic-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Tom Morrish-Rainy River District Veterinarian Services Committee-Devlin-10 Year Award

Ms. Kim Jo Bliss-Rainy River District Veterinarian Services Committee-Emo-10 Year Award

Mr. Ralph Hunsperger-Rainy River District Veterinarian Services Committee-Emo-10 Year Award

Mr. Nicko Veldhuisen-Rainy River District Veterinarian Services Committee-Emo-10 Year Award

Mrs. Kristine Carpenter-Rainy River District Veterinarian Services Committee-Pinewood-10 Year Award

Mr. George Hyatt-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Devlin-30 Year Award

Mr. Tom Morrish-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Devlin-30 Year Award

Mr. Wayne Flatt-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Emo-30 Year Award

Mrs. Gladys Smith-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Emo-30 Year Award

Mr. Stanley Armstrong-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Sleeman-30 Year Award

Mr. Bernie Zimmerman-Rainy River Federation of Agriculture-Emo-20 Year Award

Mr. John Beaton-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mrs. Jeanette Cawston-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Ms. Caroline Spencer-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-5 Year Award

Mr. Doug Anderson-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-15 Year Award

Mrs. Grace Silander-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-15 Year Award

Mr. Hugh Dennis-Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition-Fort Frances-10 Year Award

Mrs. Joan Mudge-Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility Auxiliary-Fort Frances-30 Year Award 

 

Second Murder Charge in Sioux Lookout Death

2009-05-29

07:51:59

A second person has been charged in the death of Barbara Loon.

The body of the Cat Lake First Nation woman was found in a Sioux Lookout apartment May 9.

Police have now charged 22-year-old Mary Keewasin-Gliddy of Wunnumin Lake First Nation with second degree murder.

Earlier this month, OPP charged 37-year-old Jemima Sakakeep of Sioux Lookout.

Both women are in custody.

Drug Charges Laid

2009-05-29

07:50:36

An investigation into several break-ins in the Rainy River district resulted in OPP discovering a hydroponics grow operation.

Police say their probe into the break-ins led them to a home in Rainy River where they discovered several stolen items and 212 marijuana plants.

Police estimate the street value of the marijuana at over $212 thousand.

27-year-old John Kirkrude will appear in court in September on drug and break and enter charges.

NDP Members to Support Conservative Bill

2009-05-29

07:47:43

Two northwestern Ontario M-P's have come out in support of a Conservative private members bill to scrap the long-gun registry.

N-D-P Members John Rafferty and Bruce Hyer say they will vote in favour of the bill when it comes to a vote in the House of Commons.

Rafferty says felt it was necessary to clarify his position.

"Over the last couple of week, there were editorials and letters to the editors wondering whether I would be supporting the bill," says Rafferty, "so I figured I better get out and let every know."

Rafferty says decided to offer his support after conducting a survey that found 93-per cent of respondents in favour of scrapping the registry.

He expects a vote to come before the house in October.

Safe Routes Examined

2009-05-29

07:45:33

A Fort Frances school is investigating what the town can do to make it safe for pedestrians.

Students at J.W. Walker are involved in a program that's examining and documenting the issues pedestrians faces around their school.

O-P-P Constable Anne McCoy, whose working with the students, says their work could result in some advocacy for change.

"What we're doing is we're going to use this as a tool for change," says McCoy. "We're going to look at what we can do as partners in our community to make these pedestrian routes safer."

McCoy says to support their arguments, students have photographed selected areas and are writing what each photograph shows and what improvements could be made.

Y.A.A. Ending

2009-05-29

07:41:32

The Ministry of Health is getting rid of a major Northwestern Health Unit initiative.

The Youth Action Alliance program will cease at the end of August. Tobacco Strategy Manager Jennifer McKibbon says its devastating to see such a successful program come to an end.

"I'm just deeply disappointed about the fact they have cancelled the program," says McKibbon. "We have been working with youth for about four years and what a difference this made to the deliver of some of the programs, particularly around tobacco prevention."

"You know faced with the fact that a number of people are going to be laid off, and that's always tough." 

The program employees two full time and one part-time staff, along 16-part time youth staff across northwestern Ontario.