With great sadness the family announces the passing of Paul Le Mesurier, 55, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on November 17, 2022, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, with his family and friends by his side. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ontario, June 1, 1967, and was adopted and welcomed […]
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June 5 1936 – November 14 2022 It is with deep sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Gloria Wood. Gloria was born in Tyndall, Manitoba, to parents Joseph and Katherine Corda. She has been a resident of Fort Frances since she came to teach at Fort […]
By Miranda Leybourne
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Brandon Sun
A bill that would exempt some farming machinery from Canada’s carbon tax is moving so far successfully through Parliament — a move that Brandon–Souris MP Larry Maguire says is “good news” for Westman farmers. Bill C-234 (An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act) passed at the Standing […]
Andrew Hallikas, left, signed the documents that officially bestowed upon him his position as the newest mayor of Fort Frances as municipal clerk Gabrielle Lecuyer looked on during last night’s inauguration of the new Fort Frances Town Council at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. Mayor and council all recited their […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario’s education minister has his eye on negotiations with teachers’ unions, a day after the government reached a tentative deal with education workers to avert a strike – though developments are likely far off. Stephen Lecce said Monday that talks with the four major teachers’ unions have progressed throughout the […]
By Sara Rathner Of Nerdwallet
Spouses share a lot, but no matter your relationship status, your credit score belongs to you and you alone. Even if you’re 100 per cent supported financially by your spouse or partner, establishing and building your own credit score is essential. It can benefit you both as you navigate financial […]
By Dirk Meissner
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has introduced sweeping changes to boost the housing supply, and while local governments say they want to do their part, they’re concerned about effects the laws will have on their communities. Jen Ford, the president of the Union of B.C. Municipalities, which represents local […]
By John Leicester
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine could face rolling blackouts across the country through March, an energy expert said, due to what another official described Tuesday as the “colossal” damage done to Ukraine’s power grid by relentless Russian airstrikes. Ukrainians are being told to stock up on supplies, evacuate hard-hit areas […]
By Tom Davies
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio defended her actions before a judge Monday in an episode that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Dr. Caitlin Bernard testified during the second […]
