Wednesday, September 30, 2009

OPP Lakehead University Student Complaint

The O-P-P is looking into a complaint by a Lakehead University student.

Sergeant Pierre Chamberland says the written complaint from Ayoub Ansari will be taken ``very seriously.''

Ansari alleges police stranded him and his companions in Terrace Bay when his car was impounded after being stopped for excessive speeding earlier this month.

In his letter, Ansari alleges when he and his companions asked police for help following the speeding incident, they were rebuffed and one officer used foul language.

Fort Frances Power

Fort Frances Power customers will be without power for about eight hours this Sunday so Hydro One can perform maintenance at a transformer station.

The outage is scheduled to last from 9 a-m to 5 p-m.

The disruption initially was supposed to last for only 10 minutes, but Hydro One says they discovered there is no alternate supply.

The work is intended to make the power supply reliable for the upcoming winter season.

Tourism Award

The Dryden Development Corporation has been recognized for its hard work.

The DDC has won the 'Best of Category Award' for its Dryden Tourism Development and Marketing Strategy.

The project was picked from nearly 200-other submissions from across Canada.

DDC Chair Janet Pilozow says they are pleased with the award and notes its the sort of forward thinking Dryden needs to help grow the local economy.

Forestry Consultations Update

Modernizing the Forest Licensing and Allocation system was the hot topic at a public consultation forum in Dryden last night.

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and

Forestry was looking for input on what changes need to be made.

Spokesperson Brady Irwin says a final report will be presented to the Minister in charge.

One of the issues debated was what role the Provincial Government should play in determining the amount charged for Crown timber.