Winnipeg police say they have charged Jeremy Skibicki, 35, with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of four women. One of the women has not been identified but police say they believe she is Indigenous. The family members of the other three women, who are all First Nations, […]
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By Ashraf Idris And Jack Jeffery
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) – Sudan’s coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. But key players refused to participate, and no deadline was set for the transition to begin. The framework – signed by Gen. […]
By Steve Douglas and Graham Dunbar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was the usual hot topic at Portugal’s pregame news conference at the World Cup on Monday – though the issues were hardly positive for his veteran coach to handle. Rumors of the star player sealing a transfer to a Saudi Arabian club. Fallout from […]
By Gary B. Graves
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Cincinnati has hired Louisville’s Scott Satterfield to be its next coach, the university announced Monday. Louisville was 7-5 this season under Satterfield and earned a berth in the Fenway Bowl, where coincidentally it will face Cincinnati. He replaces Luke Fickell, who recently left to become coach […]
Dear Fort Frances, I have been privileged to represent this community as your mayor for the last four years. I have worked in good faith for the betterment of our residents through everything I have done. We have seen many improvements and projects during this term: I personally have been […]
Staff
The annual toy drive at The Bargain Shop is coming to an end, but those wishing to participate still have until December 3 to donate a new and unused toy to make Christmas morning bright for a local child. The staff at The Bargain Shop have been collecting toys since […]
Press release
(ORILLIA, ON) – Hundreds of charges have been laid across Ontario, a snapshot of the work done by investigators and analysts that make up the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Strategy). The results of the investigations completed in October, named Project […]
By Tyler Griffin
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A lawyer for the family of an Indigenous man found dead in a Thunder Bay, Ont., river argued Wednesday that a police officer at the centre of a disciplinary hearing should be fired for conducting an investigation that’s been declared negligent and tainted by racism and unconscious bias. The second […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Parents can apply with the Canada Revenue Agency starting today to receive the children’s dental benefit that the federal Liberals say is intended to provide cost-of-living relief to low-income Canadians but that critics say is a drop in the bucket. The benefit, to be used toward dental services, […]
Press release
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a report of a purse theft on November 7, 2022, at approximately 4:00pm at a local retail store. Video footage was obtained which shows a male suspect leaving the building holding the […]
Bill Michl, left, accepts a plaque pronouncing him the 2022 Fort Frances Citizen of the Year, from Mayor Andrew Hallikas. His nominators referred to him as Robin Hood, and noted that he can always be depended on to lend a hand, whether it’s working for the Voyageur Lions Club, the […]
