Cameron Penney Dominic Kaemingk, left, along with his sister, Dafne, played a game of Bingo yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre as part of the “TD Summer Reading Windup Party.” The youngsters in the program, who read a total of 279 books, were rewarded with a […]
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The Canadian PressPeter Goffin TORONTO—The recent arrests of two men accused of failing to disclose their HIV status to their sexual partners have renewed calls for changes to the current legislation that advocates say contributes to the fear and stigma surrounding the disease. Canadians with HIV legally are required to […]
Cameron Penney Ana Stopa performed her rendition of “Riptide” by Vance Joy during the annual “Teen Open Mic Night” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday night. The event, sponsored by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, offered refreshments and prizes as many local artists showed off their […]
The Canadian Press REGINA—Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says some of the racism that has come to light since the shooting death of a 22-year-old Cree man is a national problem. Wall said racism is not unique to Saskatchewan, nor is it somehow more prevalent in the province as some have […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith SAGUENAY, Que.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived today in Saguenay, Que. to hunker down with his Liberal caucus and hammer out the government’s agenda before returning to Parliament Hill next month. “We’ve got a lot of work to do, all together,” Trudeau said as he headed into […]
Joey Payeur Faron Morrisseau (3) rightfully was first in line to receive congratulations from his teammates after the Couchiching Raiders’ centre-fielder’s three-run homer in the third inning sparked a 5-1 over Windey’s Warriors in Rainy River District Fastball League East Division action Tuesday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere […]
Staff Rob McGinnis said he only threw five knuckleballs the entire evening. He wishes he hadn’t thrown the last one. Faron Morrisseau’s three-run homer in the third inning was the biggest blow in a 5-1 win for the Couchiching Raiders over their reserve rivals, Windey’s Warriors, in Rainy River District […]
Duane Hicks Greg Alton of Alton’s Health & Footcare Services spoke with town clerk Lisa Slomke about whether the draft business licence bylaw will affect his business during the open house late yesterday afternoon in Council Chambers.
The Canadian Press SAGUENAY, Que.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined a social media campaign urging world leaders to acknowledge poverty has a disproportionate impact on girls and women. “Women and girls are less likely to get an education, more likely to be impoverished, and face greater risk of disease and […]
From the OPP Around 10 a.m. yesterday, Thunder Bay OPP officers were advised of a canoe that was located partially submerged in Wild Goose Bay in the Municipality of Shuniah. Officers responded and observed the canoe to contain camping gear and other articles, but there was no paddle or lifejacket […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. There currently are six active fires in the region, including in the districts of Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout. All are listed as “being observed.” The forest fire hazard is “low” in most […]
Staff Duncan Keith will have to watch the World Cup of Hockey with the rest of the world instead of playing in it. The Chicago Blackhawks’ defenceman, who played most of his minor hockey here, withdrew yesterday from Team Canada for next month’s tournament due to needing to continue rehabilitation […]
