Riverside Foundation for Health Care says its weekend fundraiser was a huge success.
More than 180 people helped to raise over $17-thousand at Saturday's Oktoberfest.
The money will be used by the Foundation towards the purchase of equipment for area health care facilities.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Forest Fire Activity Continues
There still seems to be some life to the forest fire season in northwestern Ontario.
The Niobe volunteer fire department was called to extinguish a fire Sunday, five kilometres east of the Nym Lake road.
It was caused when a tree fell over a hydro transmission fire.
While small in size, it was declared at the 19th forest fire in the Fort Frances fire district.
The Niobe volunteer fire department was called to extinguish a fire Sunday, five kilometres east of the Nym Lake road.
It was caused when a tree fell over a hydro transmission fire.
While small in size, it was declared at the 19th forest fire in the Fort Frances fire district.
Illegal Alcohol Sales Crackdown
A 75-year-old Fort Frances man faces charges following an investigation into an illegal liquor sales operation in the community.
Provincial police charged Edward Teeple after a nearly two-week probe into illegal liquor sales in which several individuals, many of whom were under aged, had purchased alcohol.
Teeple is to appear in court this week on charges of unlawfully keeping Liquor for sale, unlawfully selling liquor and selling to a Person Who Appears Under 19 Years.
Provincial police charged Edward Teeple after a nearly two-week probe into illegal liquor sales in which several individuals, many of whom were under aged, had purchased alcohol.
Teeple is to appear in court this week on charges of unlawfully keeping Liquor for sale, unlawfully selling liquor and selling to a Person Who Appears Under 19 Years.
House Fire Deemed Not Suspicious
The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office says a fire that killed a Fort Frances man last week was not suspicious in nature.
But the exact cause of the blaze at the Lakeview Trailer Court is not immediately know.
Meantime, a post mortem examination completed in Thunder Bay has revealed that 64-year-old Aldon Morphet died as the result of smoke inhalation.
But the exact cause of the blaze at the Lakeview Trailer Court is not immediately know.
Meantime, a post mortem examination completed in Thunder Bay has revealed that 64-year-old Aldon Morphet died as the result of smoke inhalation.
Universities Compete for High School Students
Ontario's Universities were trying to attract the attention of Fort Frances High School students yesterday.
Twenty-one Universities were at the school as part of a tour aimed at promoting their institutions to prospective students.
Representatives says its a great opportunity for them to sell their programs and facilities to prospective students while students can compare what each university has to offer.
The Universities will wrap up their tour through northwestern Ontario at the end of this week.
Twenty-one Universities were at the school as part of a tour aimed at promoting their institutions to prospective students.
Representatives says its a great opportunity for them to sell their programs and facilities to prospective students while students can compare what each university has to offer.
The Universities will wrap up their tour through northwestern Ontario at the end of this week.
Domestic Abuse Awareness Walk Today
Men are being encouraged to help combat domestic violence and abuse in Koochiching County.
The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violent will be held in International Falls later this morning.
Executive Director with the group Friends Against Abuse LeeAnn Meer says its important for men to become involved.
"We know that 95-per cent of the perpetrators of domestic violence are men," says Meer. "My believe is that the majority of men are good men. We just simply need them to stand with us and say 'this is not OK, we're holding batterers accountable,' and that's what will bring awareness and change of what's going on."
Meer estimates Koochiching County spends nearly $900-thousand a year dealing with the issues of domestic violence.
The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violent will be held in International Falls later this morning.
Executive Director with the group Friends Against Abuse LeeAnn Meer says its important for men to become involved.
"We know that 95-per cent of the perpetrators of domestic violence are men," says Meer. "My believe is that the majority of men are good men. We just simply need them to stand with us and say 'this is not OK, we're holding batterers accountable,' and that's what will bring awareness and change of what's going on."
Meer estimates Koochiching County spends nearly $900-thousand a year dealing with the issues of domestic violence.
Trail Funding Explored
Another phase of waterfront development in International Falls could be aided by a new state funding program.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will use about 8-million dollars over the next two years toward the development of new recreational trails.
Speaking at last night's council meeting, city Administrator Rod Otterness says it could fit nicely towards the development of a trail along the Rainy River.
"We've not yet secured funding for that," says Otterness, "but I think we're all envious of what the Canadians have done to with their waterfront and would like to put together an application for this new state program."
Otterness says the city's trail could link to an existing one that runs along portions of Highway 11 toward Voyageurs National Park.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will use about 8-million dollars over the next two years toward the development of new recreational trails.
Speaking at last night's council meeting, city Administrator Rod Otterness says it could fit nicely towards the development of a trail along the Rainy River.
"We've not yet secured funding for that," says Otterness, "but I think we're all envious of what the Canadians have done to with their waterfront and would like to put together an application for this new state program."
Otterness says the city's trail could link to an existing one that runs along portions of Highway 11 toward Voyageurs National Park.
Accessibility Plan Under Review
The town of Fort Frances is looking at how it can make its facilities and services more accessible to the public.
The town is current conducting a review of its accessibility plan to comply with provincial legislation.
Human Resources Manager Christine Ruppenstein says part of the review includes public input."
"We're looking for information from citizens, persons with disabilities, support people, anybody out there that uses our facilities and services and have experienced barriers in using those services," says Ruppenstein "We're just looking for feedback to help us improve or work towards removing those barriers."
Ruppenstein says its expected the town would have an updated plan early in the new year.
The town is asking residents to fill out a questionnaire available on the town's website.
It can also be obtained at the Civic Centre, Fort Frances Library and Memorial Sports Centre.
The town is current conducting a review of its accessibility plan to comply with provincial legislation.
Human Resources Manager Christine Ruppenstein says part of the review includes public input."
"We're looking for information from citizens, persons with disabilities, support people, anybody out there that uses our facilities and services and have experienced barriers in using those services," says Ruppenstein "We're just looking for feedback to help us improve or work towards removing those barriers."
Ruppenstein says its expected the town would have an updated plan early in the new year.
The town is asking residents to fill out a questionnaire available on the town's website.
It can also be obtained at the Civic Centre, Fort Frances Library and Memorial Sports Centre.
EI Claims Rise
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the McGuinty government needs to get jobs to people in northern Ontario.
Her demand follows a Statistics Canada report which shows a sharp increase in employment insurance claims in the region.
Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle says the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has helped retain more than 12-thousand jobs over the last six years.
Her demand follows a Statistics Canada report which shows a sharp increase in employment insurance claims in the region.
Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle says the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has helped retain more than 12-thousand jobs over the last six years.
Office Closures Possible
The financial difficulties at Family and Children's Services for the Rainy River District continues to be a topic of discussion at Queen's Park.
In a statement to the legislature yesterday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton continued his criticism against the McGuinty Liberals for cutting the agencies budget by $600-thousand dollars.
Hampton says it could mean the agency being forced to close its office either in Fort Frances or in Atikokan.
In a statement to the legislature yesterday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton continued his criticism against the McGuinty Liberals for cutting the agencies budget by $600-thousand dollars.
Hampton says it could mean the agency being forced to close its office either in Fort Frances or in Atikokan.
Flu Concerns
Critics are warning that remote and First Nations communities in northern Ontario could be more vulnerable to the spread of swine flu this fall.
Aboriginal leaders and opposition parties say poverty and overcrowding are creating dangerous situations on reserves and far-flung communities with little access to doctors and nurses.
Chief Theresa Hall says many elders and children in Attawapiskat First Nation, near James Bay, live in ramshackle buildings that with no indoor plumbing.
She says if there's a pandemic, it will be a ``disaster'' in her community.
NDP critic France Gelinas says there's a lot of inadequate housing and overcrowding in the north, which makes prevention nearly impossible.
She says asking people to cough in their sleeve or wash their hands won't stop the swine flu from spreading if people are living in such close quarters.
Health Minister David Caplan says the province has shipped out protective gear and antivirals across the province.
He says Ontario has the infrastructure in place to deploy the H1N1 vaccine fast, but must wait for Ottawa to approve the drug.
Aboriginal leaders and opposition parties say poverty and overcrowding are creating dangerous situations on reserves and far-flung communities with little access to doctors and nurses.
Chief Theresa Hall says many elders and children in Attawapiskat First Nation, near James Bay, live in ramshackle buildings that with no indoor plumbing.
She says if there's a pandemic, it will be a ``disaster'' in her community.
NDP critic France Gelinas says there's a lot of inadequate housing and overcrowding in the north, which makes prevention nearly impossible.
She says asking people to cough in their sleeve or wash their hands won't stop the swine flu from spreading if people are living in such close quarters.
Health Minister David Caplan says the province has shipped out protective gear and antivirals across the province.
He says Ontario has the infrastructure in place to deploy the H1N1 vaccine fast, but must wait for Ottawa to approve the drug.
Industrial Accident Investigated
An Emo man is dead following an industrial accident yesterday morning along the Turtle River Road, east of Fort Frances.
Provincial Police say 63-year-old Larry Mann was killed while operating a grader on the road about 40 kilometres north of Highway 11.
No other details of the accident are being released at this time.
A post mortem examination is to take place today in Kenora.
The Ministry of Labour is also investigating.
Provincial Police say 63-year-old Larry Mann was killed while operating a grader on the road about 40 kilometres north of Highway 11.
No other details of the accident are being released at this time.
A post mortem examination is to take place today in Kenora.
The Ministry of Labour is also investigating.
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