The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Canada Post said it has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), raising the spectre of a work stoppage by Friday. The announcement came hours after Canada Post said its latest offer presented on June 25 was fair and reasonable and […]
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The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO—Aaron Sanchez is pitching like he wants to stay in the Blue Jays rotation. Even if that decision isn’t up to him. The 24-year-old right-hander threw eight sparkling innings of one-run ball as Toronto topped the Royals 6-2 yesterday in the teams’ first meeting since Kansas […]
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Michael Dale Shute a.k.a. Shutey, on July 3, 2016 in Fort Frances, ON at the age of 61. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Shelley Shute (née Jourdain); mother, Marcia Shute (née Sonderman); daughters, Michelle Shute (Ryan McAleer) and Jessica […]
Joey Payeur One of the more unsung heroes of the Fort Frances Lakers’ championship run last year will be back this fall. Forward Julian Uhryniuk announced his intention yesterday to return to the fold for the three-time defending Bill Salonen Cup titleholders for his second SIJHL season. “Julian improved immensely […]
The Canadian PressMadeline Smith TORONTO—Researchers in Canada are looking forward to new information from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, which began orbiting Jupiter last night. Juno, launched in August 2011, will complete its journey to the solar system’s largest planet after travelling more than 2.8 billion kilometres over almost five years. Moritz […]
Heather Latter Kipton Brechtefeld, left, Hope Redmon, Hope McCormick, and Hunter Plante enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Fort Frances Library during the annual Teddy Bear picnic there on Thursday. The event featured a bouncy castle, barrel train rides, music, crafts, games, and a visit from Dr. Elaine Spencer, who […]
Heather Latter Lisa Gibbs of BDO Canada picked the winning ticket in the Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services while Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. The lucky winners for July were Brad and Terra Lowes of Fort Frances who will be heading to […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Highlanders performed a number of tunes and demonstrated some traditional dances as the Canada Day entertainment at the Point kicked off on Friday afternoon. Other acts included Chirpy Chicks, Ron Cameron, Katelyn and Joelle Bruyere, Distant Legacy, the Teflons, and many others who folks entertained […]
Joey Payeur Keira Strickland proudly displayed her patriotism while walking in the Canada Day parade on Friday with fellow participants of the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!) Self Esteem Retreat for Young Women.” The annual parade, which went from the Sorting Gap Marina to the Royal Canadian Legion, […]
Joey Payeur Doug and Solly McBride from Devlin translated their marital bliss into happy times on the water, as the pair finished second at the “Castin’ for Cash” bass fishing tournament this past weekend at Lake Despair Lodge.
Cameron Penney Tristan Yerxa, left, tried to prevent Kade Oster from making a pass during the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at La Place Rendez-Vous’ parking lot during the “Fun in the Sun” festivities on Canada Day. Youngsters from grades 6 through 8 participated in the inaugural event.
Heather Latter Jonathan Holborn, left, helped museum summer student Cameron Cawston dry a wool sock using an antique clothes wringer during a demonstration in front of the Fort Frances Museum on Thursday. Held in conjunction with BIA’s “Mall Day,” the museum held a reception to celebrate its new exhibit “Rainy […]
