Reminders!
You still have time to vote for your favourite fishing town on Lake of the Woods! There are only a couple days left, and then the finalists will be annouced. Once the finalists are determined, there will be another round of voting to determing the Ultimate Fishing Town! The grand prize winner will receive a $25 000 community donation, a fishing show shot on location, and a trophy, plus the recognition of being Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Vote for Kenora! This is also a reminder about the International Joint Commission’s public meetings at the following towns and dates: August 31 – International Falls, MN – AmericInn @ 7pm Thank you for subscribing to the Cottage Report! Now that summer is coming to a close, the Cottage Report will now be published bi-weekly until May. |
NewsHighway 17 West Finally ReopensIt took a lot longer than expected for Highway 17 west to be re-opened to two lanes of traffic. The Trans-Canada was initially closed down due to a fiery collision between two transport trailer units near the Ontario/Manitoba border. One lane of traffic was opened up around 8:30 yesterday morning, but it took another 12 hours for both lanes to be completely opened. Three people were sent to Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident. One Large Fire Burning in Northwestern OntarioA forest fire east of Pikangikum First Nation continues to burn out-of-control. The fire has grown to 178-hectares in size but is burning in an isolated area. The Ministry of Natural Resources has 48-firefighters battling the blaze. In the meantime, 64-personnel left the Dryden Airport yesterday to help in the fire fight in B.C. 21-firefighters returned home. Garrow Beach Closed AgainWith a warm weekend on the way, it’s not the news people wanting to cool off want to hear. The Northwestern Health Unit has issued a notice closing Garrow Beach. The Health Unit says recent water quality tests at the beach yielded higher than acceptable levels of E-coli bacteria. The beach will be closed for swimming until satisfactory water quality test results come back from the provincial lab in Thunder Bay. Upcoming EventsAug 28 – A Day at Shoal LakeA fun excursion to see traditional Aboriginal fishing and wild rice collection! Includes a shore lunch and a lesson on filleting fish. $50 + transportation costs – departs from the LOW Museum. Pre-register by calling the museum at 467-2105. August 27-29 – Railway DazeRailway displays, kids activities and food vendors at Norman Park! August 29 – Blueberry TeaThe Mather Walls House is hosting their end of season Blueberry Tea from 2-4pm in Keewatin. Lake of the Woods TriviaDid you know…The name Kenora comes from the first two letters of three original communities: Keewatin, Norman and Rat Portage. If you have any questions for us, please send them to info@cottagereport.ca |
