Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum will be getting upgrades to its public bathroom, but whether or not it will be accessible 24 hours a day remains to be seen. Council agreed last night to award the renovations to Ed Halvorsen Construction at a cost of $51,600 plus HST. In […]
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Press Release After several months of promotion, Knox United Church here will welcome Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his talented group tomorrow night as they present “An Old-Time Christmas” concert. After lively performances in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, these very talented travellers come home to Ontario starting here in […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph OTTAWA–Ricky Ray earned a record-setting Grey Cup win while handing the Calgary Stampeders another stunning defeat. Lirim Hajrullahu’s 32-yard field goal with 53 seconds to go earned the Toronto Argonauts a stunning 27-24 victory over Calgary on a snowy Sunday night. That secured Ray a fourth […]
Duane Hicks Heather Johnson, front left, April Labbé, and Lindsay Hamilton, along with Allene Perusse, back row left, Cheri Tolton Whatley, Patti Phillips, Donna Kroocmo, Jessica Snell, and Jessica Wilson, were among the organizers and presenters at the all-day women’s holistic health retreat on Saturday at the Copper River Inn. […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–A day after launching an election platform that promises billions in new spending, Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown is defending his plan as an affordable alternative to the current Liberal government’s spending habits. Brown says his plan, launched Saturday at a policy convention in Toronto, […]
The Associated PressWill Graves PITTSBURGH–The Pittsburgh Steelers had the ball, with 17 seconds and about 30 yards to go, to avoid overtime against relentlessly resilient Green Bay. Oh, and the Steelers had Antonio Brown. The Packers did not. And 17 seconds, 30ish yards provided entirely by Pittsburgh’s do-everything wide receiver […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–A leading researcher on terrorist travellers says returnees to Canada can be rehabilitated since those who come back to their home countries often are disillusioned or traumatized. Others feel they have done their duty to defend Muslim lands and want to lead a more normal life, […]
Staff Who will be the 2017 “Citizen of the Year?” The answer to that question will be revealed at tonight’s town council meeting. The new “Citizen of the Year” will be honoured during a presentation starting at 6 p.m. Last month, the town put out a call for nominations and […]
The Associated Press BOSTO –The Edmonton Oilers headed home trying to build on a big victory. Ryan Strome broke a tie early in the third period, and Cam Talbot made 23 saves, in the Oilers’ 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins last night. “I don’t know why we make life […]
Jamie Mountain It seems to never get easier for the Fort Frances Lakers when they face the Thunder Bay North Stars. That was the story again Friday night as they dropped a 5-1 decision at the Fort William Gardens. The loss was the Lakers’ third this month to the North […]
The Associated Press LONDON–Actress, humanitarian campaigner, lifestyle blogger–and, next spring, a royal. Palace officials announced today that Prince Harry is engaged to Meghan Markle, confirming months of rumours that the couple was close to tying the knot. Harry’s brother, Prince William, and his pregnant wife, Kate, welcomed Markle to the […]
The Associated Press LAS VEGAS–The woman representing South Africa won the Miss Universe crown yesterday. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who recently earned a business management degree, was crowned during the event at The AXIS theatre at Planet Hollywood casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez while […]
