It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Brendon Sandford John Bruyere on Monday, April 26, 2021. Brendon was the second child born to Sandford and Laurie Bruyere on December 18, 1989. Brendon could be easily spotted running around the rez of Couchiching […]
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By Jocelyn Noveck
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK – The star power is back. When the Met Gala returns in September, it will feature a heavy-hitting contingent of celebrity co-chairs: Actor Timothee Chalamet, musician Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman and tennis star Naomi Osaka. Honorary chairs for the evening will be designer Tom Ford, sponsor Instagram’s […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the April Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Luz McGoldrick of Fort Frances, with the winning ticket number G-1025801. McGoldrick takes home a whopping $25,915, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, […]
By Elena Becatoros
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hospitality sector has been closed since November, with only take-out and delivery allowed ATHENS, Greece – Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions with a view to opening the vital tourism […]
By Pan Pylas
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that there is a “good chance” that social distancing rules in England will be scrapped on June 21 if coronavirus infections and deaths stay low. Johnson told reporters in the north England town of Hartlepool where he is campaigning before a […]
By Yuri Kageyama And Stephen Wade
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOKYO – Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the games. They say they’re already near the breaking point dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Olympic officials have said they will need 10,000 medical workers […]
By Jenna Fryer
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and part of the only pair of brothers to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” has died. He was 87. He died Sunday at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico of natural causes, The Indianapolis Speedway said Monday. Unser won the Indy 500 […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Memorial Veterans Trees along King’s Highway, planted in memory of those who served, have stood tall for many decades. However, concerns haver been brought to Council regarding the removal of some of the elm trees, due to construction. The trees were originally planted to commemorate those from the Rainy […]
This little clean-up crew was out in full force for Earth Day last week, cleaning up trash and pitchin’ in for the environment. They’re proof that you’re never too little to make a difference! If you have a photo you’d like to share with other readers, send it in! Send […]
By Shawn Jeffords
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Workers in Ontario will soon be able access three paid sick days to help them self-isolate during the pandemic, but critics said the policy announced Wednesday falls far short of what’s required to curb the spread of COVID-19. Premier Doug Ford’s government had for months resisted intense pressure […]
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TORONTO – Ontario says hospitals will be able to transfer patients waiting for a long-term care bed to any nursing home without their consent in an effort to free up space. Health Minister Christine Elliott says the government has issued a new emergency order to allow for such transfers in […]
Treaty #3 MMIWG Awareness Month Events will be holding a virtual official opening event for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Month on Wednesday, May 5 via Zoom. The event will have traditional songs, stories and a screening of the documentary “Highway of Tears” followed by a presentation from […]
