TORONTO – Ontario opposition parties are raising concerns over images circulating online of what appears to be a fundraising letter designed to resemble an invoice from the governing Progressive Conservatives. The NDP and Liberals say it could mislead vulnerable residents into thinking they need to pay money to the party. […]
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An “Explore Rainy Lake Digital Fishing Tournament” is running August 13 to 22, with $5,000 in prizes up for grabs! Sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances in conjunction with the Rainy River Future Development Corp, the catch and release walleye and sauger tournament will be held over the MyCatch […]
By Amanda Stephenson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY – Stephanie Sabela didn’t know what to expect when she first decided to list her backyard swimming pool for rent on the popular online platform, Swimply, Sabela, who lives on a five-acre property north of Toronto in King Township, saw an online ad for Swimply back in June. On […]
By Amanda Stephenson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – North American stock markets trended broadly lower Wednesday and oil prices declined for a fifth straight day amid investor fears about the unrelenting spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. “Equity markets have stumbled this week, with traders assessing the global economic landscape and the trajectory of the pandemic,” […]
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VANCOUVER – The first public inquiry from British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will examine white supremacy and the “disturbing surge of hate” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commissioner’s office said in a news release there has been a significant rise in reported hate-related incidents in B.C. since […]
Simone Biles didn’t plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports. Then again, she’s hardly complaining. If anything, she’s leaning into it. The American gymnastics star has no regrets about her decision to […]
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CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) – Two weeks after winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, top-ranked Nelly Korda began her bid for a second major title by shooting 5-under 67 in the first round to share the clubhouse lead at the Women’s British Open on Thursday. Korda rolled in a […]
Tour de Fort returned had their first performance since last March on Saturday. The event took place at the Rainy Lake Square and the performers were Raine Hamilton, Noah Derksen and the Overdrafts, Jean-Paul De Roover and The Bandaid Solution and Honest Heart Collection. – Merna Emara and Charles Fisher […]
The annual backpack giveaway will take place tomorrow, Thursday, August 19, at the Salvation Army store, 351 Scott Street in downtown Fort Frances. Each pack has been assembled with school supplies and snacks to get students in Grades 1 through 6 off to a great start this school year. The […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit is calling on any residents who were vaccinated out-of-province to register their shots. Local residents who received their COVID-19 vaccination outside of Ontario should call Northwestern Health Unit at 1-866-468-2240. Health Unit staff will add the record to the provincial database and link it to individuals’ […]
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With school and cooler weather fast approaching, the Volunteer Bureau is hoping to give parents a break on the expense of new clothes. Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau/Family Centre is hosting a children’s fall/winter clothing giveaway. Warm clothing such as long sleeve shirts, pants, long underwear, mitts, hats, jackets and snow […]
