Steve Arpin's break from the race track comes to an end this weekend.
Arpin will be one of more than 50 drivers who will participated in testing at Daytona Speedway.
The testing is in preparation for next February's ARCA-ReMax Series opener.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tory North Plan
Progressive Conservatives have come out with a plan it says will create jobs and bolster the economy of northern Ontario.
Leader Tim Hudak says the P.C. Northern Ontario Jobs Plan is a practical and straightforward solution to helping the north grow.
"We want to see private sector job creation," says Hudak. "We'd invest in northern infrastructure from roads, bridges, cellular service and broadband, and develop partnerships between post-secondary institutions and the private sector to innovate and keep young people in the north."
Hudak says he doesn't put much credence in Liberal Growth plan for Northern Ontario, suggesting there's little detail in the plan.
Leader Tim Hudak says the P.C. Northern Ontario Jobs Plan is a practical and straightforward solution to helping the north grow.
"We want to see private sector job creation," says Hudak. "We'd invest in northern infrastructure from roads, bridges, cellular service and broadband, and develop partnerships between post-secondary institutions and the private sector to innovate and keep young people in the north."
Hudak says he doesn't put much credence in Liberal Growth plan for Northern Ontario, suggesting there's little detail in the plan.
Legal Aid Boycott Criticized
Criticism of Ontario's legal aid boycott is coming from a prominent lawyer.
Clay Powell saying those accused of serious crimes shouldn't have to bear the brunt of the dispute.
Powell is still taking legal aid cases despite a months-long boycott by the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
The association is upset with the gap between what lawyers are paid through legal aid and what provincial prosecutors earn.
Kenora Lawyer Appointed
A member of the Kenora bar association is moving on up the legal ladder.
John Fregeau has been appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Thunder Bay.
He replaces Justice Terry Platana as of November 27.
John Fregeau has been appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Thunder Bay.
He replaces Justice Terry Platana as of November 27.
Walleye Lakes Open
The Ministry of Natural Resources is re-opening the walleye seasons in three lakes near Atikokan.
The reopening of fishing in North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake and Moose Lake comes following a review of walleye populations which the MNR says have recovered.
The lake's had been closed to walleye fishing since 1998.
The reopening of fishing in North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake and Moose Lake comes following a review of walleye populations which the MNR says have recovered.
The lake's had been closed to walleye fishing since 1998.
Health Unit Levies Frozen
Levies paid to the Northwestern Health Unit by municipalities across the Kenora and Rainy River districts are been held at current levels once again.
Board Chair John Albanese says the annual per capita levy will remain at $54.33.
Albanese says its the sixth straight year that municipal levies to the Health Unit have been frozen.
Board Chair John Albanese says the annual per capita levy will remain at $54.33.
Albanese says its the sixth straight year that municipal levies to the Health Unit have been frozen.
Humanitarian Trip Planned
A Fort Frances man has been accepted on to the Volunteer Eco Students Abroad Program and will be travelling to Fiji in the summer of 2010.
Aaron Petrin is seeking sponsorship to enable him to participate in the program and complete essential volunteer work in a Fijian village.
Petrin will work with about 30 other individuals also accepted by VESA to work in conjunction with the villagers and the village chief in addressing the major issues the village faces.
These include a lack of fresh running water, dilapidated schools and generally poor infrastructure.
By sponsoring Petrin, your funds will help to cover the costs involved in participating in the program.
These costs include hiring local skilled tradespeople to supervise and assist in the building projects, building materials and donations to local organizations.
Every volunteer will complete a minimum of 40 hours of hands on community based volunteer work.
If you are able to help, please contact Aaron directly by phone (807) 274-5297 or (204) 293-9345 or email him at petrin_21@hotmail.com to learn more about making a donation.
Please contact Aaron by email or by phone at (204) 293-9345 if you are calling before December 22 and after January 2, 2010.
Aaron Petrin is seeking sponsorship to enable him to participate in the program and complete essential volunteer work in a Fijian village.
Petrin will work with about 30 other individuals also accepted by VESA to work in conjunction with the villagers and the village chief in addressing the major issues the village faces.
These include a lack of fresh running water, dilapidated schools and generally poor infrastructure.
By sponsoring Petrin, your funds will help to cover the costs involved in participating in the program.
These costs include hiring local skilled tradespeople to supervise and assist in the building projects, building materials and donations to local organizations.
Every volunteer will complete a minimum of 40 hours of hands on community based volunteer work.
If you are able to help, please contact Aaron directly by phone (807) 274-5297 or (204) 293-9345 or email him at petrin_21@hotmail.com to learn more about making a donation.
Please contact Aaron by email or by phone at (204) 293-9345 if you are calling before December 22 and after January 2, 2010.
Big Bang
Reports of a loud explosion yesterday sent OPP in Fort Frances scrambling to seek out its source.
OPP began receiving calls from residents and business owners between the Nickle Lake area and Stanjikoming First Nation just before 2 p.m. who either heard the explosion or felt their homes shake.
Police were eventually led to a quarry along Highway 502 where a mining company had conducted a blast around that time.
OPP began receiving calls from residents and business owners between the Nickle Lake area and Stanjikoming First Nation just before 2 p.m. who either heard the explosion or felt their homes shake.
Police were eventually led to a quarry along Highway 502 where a mining company had conducted a blast around that time.
Local Sports for Wednesday December 16
Fort Frances Lakers lost 3-2 to the Dryden Ice Dogs at the Ice for Kids Arena last night in a game went to a shootout.
Lakers led 2-1 going into the third on goals by Tyler Stevenson and Colton Kennedy before the Ice Dogs tied it and sent it to overtime and the shootout.
Dryden's Kevin Burton was the only skater to score in the shootout.
In high school hockey, Fort Frances Muskies boys' team defeated the Beaver Brae Broncos 12-1.
International Falls Broncos boys' hockey team ran its unbeaten streak to four games with a 4-0 win over the Lake of the Woods Bears.
Willie Corrin , Jordan Christianson, Jon McDonald and Ryan Tomevi did the scoring.
Mike Hart stopped 19 shots for the shutout.
The Broncos girls' hockey team defeated Hibbing in overtime 2-1.
Sidney Raboin got the the game winner.
Ashley Barr had the Broncos other goal
And the Fort Frances Canadians Midget AA team lost to Grand Rapids in overtime by a 4-3 count.
The Fort Frances Muskies junior boys' basketball team defeated Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos 30-18.
The junior girls' volleyball team lost to Beaver Brae in four-sets.
The International Falls Broncos boys' basketball team lost for the first time in three games, dropping a 52-44 decision to Chisholm.
Lakers led 2-1 going into the third on goals by Tyler Stevenson and Colton Kennedy before the Ice Dogs tied it and sent it to overtime and the shootout.
Dryden's Kevin Burton was the only skater to score in the shootout.
In high school hockey, Fort Frances Muskies boys' team defeated the Beaver Brae Broncos 12-1.
International Falls Broncos boys' hockey team ran its unbeaten streak to four games with a 4-0 win over the Lake of the Woods Bears.
Willie Corrin , Jordan Christianson, Jon McDonald and Ryan Tomevi did the scoring.
Mike Hart stopped 19 shots for the shutout.
The Broncos girls' hockey team defeated Hibbing in overtime 2-1.
Sidney Raboin got the the game winner.
Ashley Barr had the Broncos other goal
And the Fort Frances Canadians Midget AA team lost to Grand Rapids in overtime by a 4-3 count.
The Fort Frances Muskies junior boys' basketball team defeated Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos 30-18.
The junior girls' volleyball team lost to Beaver Brae in four-sets.
The International Falls Broncos boys' basketball team lost for the first time in three games, dropping a 52-44 decision to Chisholm.
Mill Purchased
The idled plywood and waferboard mills at Longlac Wood Industries have been acquired by a group including the Municipality of Greenstone, Ginoogaming First Nation and private investors.
The new company is to be called Kenogami Industries.
There is no word yet on when the operation, which made furniture products under Kruger, might go back into production.
About 130 workers were laid off in January when it stopped operating.
The new company is to be called Kenogami Industries.
There is no word yet on when the operation, which made furniture products under Kruger, might go back into production.
About 130 workers were laid off in January when it stopped operating.
Emission Rules Approved
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency board has approved new regulations to curb haze over northern Minnesota.
The state rules are aimed at cutting 30-thousand tons of emissions annually to reduce haze over areas such as Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that receive special protections under the federal Clean Air Act.
They must still be approved by the U-S Environmental Protection Agency, which has ordered that air over national parks and wild lands should be haze-free by 2064.
The state rules are aimed at cutting 30-thousand tons of emissions annually to reduce haze over areas such as Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that receive special protections under the federal Clean Air Act.
They must still be approved by the U-S Environmental Protection Agency, which has ordered that air over national parks and wild lands should be haze-free by 2064.
Flowers Purchased
There will be fewer flowers planted at town parks and cemeteries next year.
The town of Fort Frances will purchase 4,500 dozen flowers from Lowey's Greenhouse for next season at a cost of about $13-thousand.
This year the town purchased 5,100 dozen flowers which cost about $13,500.
The town of Fort Frances will purchase 4,500 dozen flowers from Lowey's Greenhouse for next season at a cost of about $13-thousand.
This year the town purchased 5,100 dozen flowers which cost about $13,500.
Shevling Purchased
The town of Fort Frances will pay more than $107-thousand for shelving at the new library and technology centre.
Carr McLean Limited was awarded a contract for the shelving at Monday night's council meeting.
Carr McLean Limited was awarded a contract for the shelving at Monday night's council meeting.
Vote by Mail Accepted
Residents of Fort Frances will be able to vote by mail in the 2010 municipal elections.
Council approved the method in a by-law Monday.
Mail-in ballots were first introduced to Fort Frances in the 2000 municipal election.
Council approved the method in a by-law Monday.
Mail-in ballots were first introduced to Fort Frances in the 2000 municipal election.
Donations Flood In
There's been an overwhelming response to Family and Children Services Rainy River call for donations for the Pikangikum First Nation.
Jacquee Loerzell estimates nearly seven thousand pounds worth of children's clothing and food items have been received.
"It went amazing," says Loerzell. "We're absolutely shocked at how much stuff we ended up collected for the community and how absolutely the (local) community has been to us over the past few weeks."
Loerzell says they're now looking to either fly and truck the items to the reserve by mid-January.
Jacquee Loerzell estimates nearly seven thousand pounds worth of children's clothing and food items have been received.
"It went amazing," says Loerzell. "We're absolutely shocked at how much stuff we ended up collected for the community and how absolutely the (local) community has been to us over the past few weeks."
Loerzell says they're now looking to either fly and truck the items to the reserve by mid-January.
Teacher Talks Break Off
Negotiations with the province's nine-thousand community college teachers has broken off and no new talks are expected.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says that leaves it no choice but to plan for a January 13 strike vote.
OPSEU president Warren "Smokey" Thomas says for the second time in two weeks their bargaining team came forward with significant changes to their position.
The union represents faculty at 24 community colleges, including those at Confederation College and its Fort Frances campus.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says that leaves it no choice but to plan for a January 13 strike vote.
OPSEU president Warren "Smokey" Thomas says for the second time in two weeks their bargaining team came forward with significant changes to their position.
The union represents faculty at 24 community colleges, including those at Confederation College and its Fort Frances campus.
Crown Corporations Up for Sale?
Ontario's best known Crown corporations may be going on the block.
The Globe and Mail says the McGuinty government has hired two financial companies to look into selling some of the Crown agencies to help cut down the 25-billion dollar deficit.
The paper says Hydro One, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the LCBO and Ontario Power Generation could be sold off.
The Globe and Mail says the McGuinty government has hired two financial companies to look into selling some of the Crown agencies to help cut down the 25-billion dollar deficit.
The paper says Hydro One, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the LCBO and Ontario Power Generation could be sold off.
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