DRUG CHARGES (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 3:00 pm on February 14, 2021 members of the Rainy River District Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. Further investigation at the traffic stop lead to grounds to arrest the driver and passenger for possession of […]
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Bob Weber The Canadian Press EDMONTON – Chris Herd plans to be in his living room in Edmonton today but his heart will be on Mars. The University of Alberta planetary geologist – one of a select team of scientists working with NASA – hopes to watch the successful touchdown […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON – Oilers captain Connor McDavid joined an elite club Wednesday night, recording his 500th NHL point. Edmonton’s star centre was quick to minimize the feat, however. “It’s a little milestone, I guess. A little thing along the way here, which is nice,” McDavid said after the […]
The Canadian Press NORTH BAY, Ont. – Public health authorities say a person has died after being infected with a COVID-19 variant in an outbreak at a North Bay, Ont., apartment building. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit declared the outbreak at the building last week and has […]
The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The NHL’s COVID-19 numbers have dropped steadily over the past five days. After peaking at 59 players last Friday, the number was down to 18 after Wednesday night’s action. That marks the fewest […]
Walmart Fort Frances store manager Cheri Dyck sent Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote and Salvation Army’s Jill Parnsky to jail during the Jail or Bail event that kicked off the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign here in town on Friday morning. The event saw the Salvation Army […]
Rob Maaddi The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2022 that can turn into […]
Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances will be distributing winter gear to those in need on Friday afternoon at Rainy Lake Square. If you are in need, reach out to them. The group is also accepting donations of snacks, drinks and other items to distribute to those in need during patrols […]
It is with great sadness that the family of James Albert Wright announce his passing on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jim was born on March 30, 1939 in Fort Frances to Ernest and Harriet Wright. He lived in Fort Frances […]
I love my bed. Not the specific bed that I currently occupy at night now, but “my” bed, in general terms. It is my safe place, my place of comfort, my place of big ideas and small wishes, my place of remembering. I tuck myself into my bed when I […]
“After struggling through life for over 40 years with Post Vaccine Encephalopathy, I am finally free to fly” Melanie Lois Tetu of Stratton, Ont. was born March 17, 1976 in Emo, Ont. She passed peacefully, early Saturday morning February 13, 2021 at the age of 44 at La Verendrye Hospital […]
