Local News

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - Student debt in Canada has nearly reached a legislated ceiling of $15 billion and the government, without taking action, will legally not be allowed to loan any more money to students. This is according to figures in the recent report released by Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP).

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Rainy River District OPP has recently investigated incidents involving property damage. The cases remain open and officers are asking the public to notify OPP if anyone has information regarding the following crimes.
Break and Enter – On August 30, 2011 culprit(s) broke into a garage on the 1000 block of Second Street East in Fort Frances. The individual(s) responsible entered the building by forcing entry through the side door of the garage. Items stolen include a camera, a hand held GPS, a yellow Bass Pro Shop bag with fishing tackle.

This week the Depot Preservation Alliance would like to share with you some information regarding our visual artists from Lake of the Woods Art Guild who will be presenting an exhibit of all new works created especially for the Baudette Depot Grand Re-Opening and some information on Scott Murphy who has created a fabulous “cultural heritage mural” on one wall of the former “fine ladies’ waiting room” in the Depot. An “artists’ statements” brochure will be available at the weekend event. Here, we will just summarize a bit about each participant.

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - In light of recent outbreaks in Ontario’s hospitals and communities, now is the time to remind everyone about the role each person can play in the continued practice of good infection prevention and control measures in health care settings. Whether you work in a health care setting, are a resident or patient, or a visitor, each of us can prevent the spread of germs that can lead to illness.

Two Kenora men have been fined a total of $3,500 for illegal night hunting.

The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts kicks Kenora’s biggest Coffee Break® to raise funds for Alzheimer support

October 16 to 22, 2011 is Ontario Public Library Week, an opportunity to celebrate public libraries, their staff and their patrons. This year’s theme, Your Library, A Place Unbound suggests that, as part of a changing world, libraries are expanding their resources as they connect people to information and reading. Innovations such as digital and downloadable books, music, movies, Internet access, electronic databases, eReaders, gaming, and the utilization of social media such as Facebook and Twitter appeal to a new generation of library users!

Ted Wieclawek
Ontario Fire Marshal

The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Lukas WHITMORE (25yrs old) of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was last seen on the 2nd of October 2011, just West of Dryden. He is described as a white male, 5’3” slim build, blue eyes with short brown hair and a receding hair line, last seen wearing dark clothing.