It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry (“Blackie”) Martin announces his passing on Monday, May 9, 2016 with his soulmate, Diane, and family by his side. Jerry was born Reginald Gerald on Oct. 17, 1935 to Reginald and Irene (Molly) Martin in Fort Frances, Ont. Jerry’s older […]
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With great sadness, the family of Emily Smith, 73, of Devlin, Ont., announces her passing on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Emily was born Aug. 31, 1942 in Emo, Ont. to Jack and Lilly Boldero. She grew […]
Lloyd Reynolds, 81, of Devlin, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at his residence, with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place, and a gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date. […]
Mae Neill-Upshall, 90, peacefully passed away, with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Mae was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Kingsford Township, Ont. to Ernest and Ethel (Cann) Smith. Mae was married to John (Jack Matheson) […]
By David Koenig The Associated Press DALLAS — Two U.S. senators say one way to reduce long airport security lines this summer is for airlines to drop their fees on checking luggage. It’s the latest suggestion for dealing with what could be a hellish summer at the nation’s airports. Airlines […]
By Donna Bryson The Associated Press DENVER — Charges by four female pilots that Frontier Airlines’ policies for pregnant women and new mothers are discriminatory could be seen as progress, an advocate says. Decades ago, flight attendants were pushing just to keep their jobs after they became pregnant, said Phoebe […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Alberta’s unusually early and large fire is just the latest of many gargantuan fires on an Earth that’s grown hotter with more extreme weather. Earlier this year, large wildfires hit spots on opposite ends of the world Tasmania and Oklahoma-Kansas. Last year, […]
The Associated Press MANSFIELD, Texas — A Siamese cat born during President Ronald Reagan’s administration has been named by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living cat. Guinness says Scooter celebrated his 30th birthday on March 26. He lives in Mansfield, Texas. Owner Gail Floyd attributes Scooter’s longevity to […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Canada is poised to embrace the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples—even as the federal government remains under fire for the dire conditions facing the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation. Indigenous Affairs minister Carolyn Bennett said yesterday that Canada will be changing its position on the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is open to improving its controversial bill on medically-assisted dying but so far the Liberal-dominated committee examining the legislation is showing little appetite for amendments. Liberal MPs used their majority on the Commons’ justice committee yesterday to reject proposed amendments […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Her-icanes’ second baseman Natalie Dal was getting in her cuts to kick off the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League regular season last night at VanJura against the Big Island Wildcats. Dal and the ’Canes pounded out a 13-5 win—one of six games that ushered in […]
