The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA—Indigenous children in Canada are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than non-aboriginal kids, according to new findings released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The study, which delves into poverty rates on reserves and in the territories as measured by […]
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Joey Payeur Prospective members of this fall’s Muskie football team stretched themselves to the limit on the first day of the black-and-gold’s spring camp at Fort High yesterday evening. The camp, which runs weekdays from 6-8 p.m. until June 3, is open to players in Grade 8 and up.
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The federal government has introduced legislation to extend human rights protections to transgender Canadians. If passed, the legislation would make it illegal to prevent someone from getting a job or to discriminate in the workplace on the basis of gender identity or expression. The legislation also would […]
The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif.—Outside his locker-room, first-year Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan received a round of handshakes and hugs for pulling off something no other team has this post-season. The Thunder beat the defending champs at Oracle Arena. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Oklahoma City dazzled in the fourth […]
Press Release After resuming rough lumber production in early February, Kenora Forest Products (KFP) continues to expand finishing operations with the start of the first shift in its new planer mill today. “There are now almost 70 Unifor members working at the mill,” noted Unifor national representative Stephen Boon. “And […]
The Canadian Press FORT McMURRAY, Alta.—Officials say the concern with northern Alberta wildfires has shifted from the city of Fort McMurray to the oil industry in the surrounding area. Late last night, about 8,000 people at work camps north of Fort McMurray were ordered out in a mandatory evacuation. The […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Terrance “Terry” Wood, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, May 16, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Joey Payeur Emo Renegades’ second baseman Sam Jibb had thoughts about slapping a tag on Fort Frances Angels’ runner Rylee Redford but decided instead to take the easier out at first during her team’s 16-11 win in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action yesterday evening at the St. Francis […]
The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia—The United States advanced to the quarter-finals of the hockey world championship today despite a 3-2 overtime loss to Slovakia. Slovakia would have qualified instead of the Americans with a win in regulation time, but the U.S. earned a point for forcing overtime—enough to secure […]
Joey Payeur With temperatures finally getting more spring-like, Fort Frances Youth Soccer action heated up yesterday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. This Division 1 matchup featured the Panthers (left) taking on the Wildcats.
Staff The forest fire hazard in the Northwest Region currently is “moderate,” but it is expected to rise throughout the week. One new fire was reported in the region by yesterday evening. Red Lake Fire #7—a human-caused blaze—is now “out” at 0.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, there were two active […]
The Canadian PressKeith LeslieAllison Jones TORONTO—Ontario’s environment minister insists the province won’t eliminate natural gas for home heating as part of a soon-to-be-released plan to fight climate change. Glen Murray refused to confirm or deny a Globe and Mail report saying the province would spend $7 billion over four years […]
