The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A Liberal and two Conservative senators have repaid dubious expense claims which were detailed in a special arbitrator’s report. Senate records show Sen. Colin Kenny has paid almost $31,400 in expenses that former Supreme Court justice Ian Binnie deemed unjustified in his report released last month. Binnie […]
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The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif.—Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished it—for 73. Down to their final chance at the record, the Warriors became the first team in the NBA to win 73 games in the regular season, […]
Duane Hicks Lois Faragher worked on her painting for the Fine Line Art Gallery’s upcoming “Spring Fling 2016” showcasing the colour orange. The event will be held May 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Most of the art will be on sale—perfect for a unique Mother’s Day gift. To enter your […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The federal government has introduced a long-awaited and controversial new law spelling out the conditions in which seriously-ill or dying Canadians may seek medical help to end their lives. The legislation says there should be a choice of medically-assisted death “for adults who are suffering intolerably and […]
Duane Hicks Staff at Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services got into the spirit of “International Day of Pink” yesterday—not only wearing many shades of pink and decorating their First Street offices pink, but by enjoying some delicious pink cupcakes on their afternoon coffee break. Many local businesses and […]
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Daisy McInnis (nee Jackway), 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Upsala, Ont. Daisy was born Jan. 30, 1935 in Fort Frances to William and Mary Daisy Jackway. Daisy was a […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its drama division today, adjudicated by Melanie Whyte, an actor and singing teacher currently living in Winnipeg. Whyte adjudicated solo poetry and readings, as well as monologues, speeches, skits, readers’ theatres, and choral speaking. The Festival will […]
Press Release Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation teachers in District 5B (Rainy River), who have been engaged in a selective withdrawal of services since December, remain without a contract despite another day of negotiations this week. Negotiations with the Rainy River District School Board began on April 30, 2015 and […]
Staff Yenta Davidson apparently was just biding her time offensively. Having not scored all season, she exploded for a hat trick to lead the Wright Physiotherapy Rockettes to a 5-0 shutout over the La Place Rendez-Vous Rage last night in Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League action at Fort High. It […]
Staff They were the best two teams during the regular season—now they’ll get to see who is the best of the post-season. The two-time defending SIJHL champion Fort Frances Lakers will face the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in the final for a second-straight year after Dryden beat the host Thunder […]
Duane Hicks Janis Flewelling looked over townhome plans yesterday evening during Syncor Contracting Ltd.’s open house at the Copper River Inn. At least 100 people attended the event—curious about Syncor’s planned Front Street townhomes and housing development at the Huffman Court subdivision. Those who missed the event, or weren’t able […]
The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA—Canada’s 600,000 Métis and non-status Indians are indeed “Indians” under the Constitution, the Supreme Court of Canada declared today in a long-awaited landmark decision more than 15 years in the making. “It is the federal government to whom they can turn,” the unanimous 9-0 ruling said. […]
