LOS ANGELES – “What is Prince Edward Island?” Apparently, the brainiac competitors on Wednesday’s airing of “Jeopardy!” and its all-time winningest champion host have no idea. The American TV quiz show’s current long-running champ Amy Schneider chose a category within the Double Jeopardy round entitled Local Nicknames. With $2,000 up […]
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By Vladimir Isachenkov
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOSCOW (AP) – Russia accused the West on Thursday of plotting “provocations” in Ukraine and disguising its alleged intentions by fomenting concerns about Moscow planning aggressive military action in the neighboring country. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged that Ukrainian and Western claims of an imminent Russian attack on […]
By Chinedu Asadu
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 2.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated to African countries have expired, the Africa Centers for Disease Control said Thursday, citing short shelf lives as the major reason. Donors of vaccines to the continent should send them with a realistic shelf life of about […]
By John Pye And Rod Mcguirk
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Three Australian Federal Court judges on Thursday revealed their reasons for backing a government order to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic, explaining they did not consider the “merits or wisdom of the decision.” The judges on Sunday unanimously endorsed Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision to deport […]
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees. Under the new guidelines, approved by the NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday, transgender participation for each sport will be determined by the policy for […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Reigning Olympic two-man champion Justin Kripps, and Cynthia Appiah and Christine de Bruin, who’ve been excellent on the women’s monobob circuit this season, headline Canada’s 18-member bobsled team for the Beijing Olympics. Olympic veterans Jane Channell of Calgary and Mirela Rahneva of Ottawa and rookie Blake Enzie of Calgary are […]
Staff
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has headed to the Dryden area, to assist in a wide-spread search for a missing man. Darren Burnard has not made contact with loved ones since December 31, 2021. Burnard is described as 32-year-old indigenous male approximately 177 cm or 5 foot 9 inches […]
Rylee Redford catches some air while sledding. Redford and Lori Leduc were out shooting a video to show kids some of the winter activities available in town. Redford works with UNFC’s Akwe:go program and Leduc is an Urban Indigenous Health Living for children worker. -Allan Bradbury Photo
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Construction of a new school, new internet infrastructure and completion of road, water and sewer upgrades are high on the list of things to look forward to in the town of Rainy River this year, Mayor Deb Ewald says. In hindsight Ewald says 2021 was a good year in many […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District is making the call to the provincial government to step in and provide four-season wayside stops in the west end of the district. As part of the business session that took place on Saturday at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM, a motion from […]
Press release
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce that Mitch Case, Region 4 Regional Councillor, has been appointed by the Government of Canada to serve on the Transitional Committee of the National Council for Reconciliation. The Transitional Committee will help develop the legislation that will guide the future […]
