The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A $5.6-million skating rink constructed on the east lawn of Parliament Hill will remain open to the public until the end of February–not just for three weeks as initially planned. Just one day after announcing the rink only would be operable from Dec. 7-31, Heritage minister Melanie […]
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The Canadian PressDan Ralph OTTAWA–Mike Reilly gladly would change places with Ricky Ray. The Edmonton Eskimos’ quarterback was named the CFL’s outstanding player by the Football Reporters of Canada and eight league coaches (77 votes). Ray was the runner-up but will lead the Toronto Argonauts into the Grey Cup against […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–British Columbians are invited to help shape a referendum planned for next fall that could reform the province’s voting system in time for the next election in 2021. Attorney General David Eby said yesterday the government has launched its “How We Vote” website, asking for public […]
Duane Hicks Construction of the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s new eight-bachelor unit apartment building for single individuals has begun behind Lady Frances Place on Fifth Street East. Once complete, the building will include four units with individual entrances on both the top and bottom floors. Two of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Robert Moore students showed off their special socks for “Odd Sock Day” yesterday, which also coincided with the school’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week assembly. During the assembly, students listened to a poem, watched a video, joined a dance led by the school’s dance club, and recognized a […]
The Canadian Press Canada Post says Santa won’t be sending as many personalized letters to kids this year, though he still wants to make sure he responds to every note he receives. The postal agency noted many children write letters to Santa both from home and from school, which gave […]
The Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold its monthly supper, featuring roast pork and all the trimmings, today (Nov. 24) at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at the Legion (doors open at 4:30). The cost is $15/person, with a 50/50 draw also being held. Take-outs available by calling 274-3772. The St. Mary’s Youth […]
Staff The eagerly-anticipated book featuring the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener will be launched next Thursday (Nov. 30) at the Fort Frances Museum. Copies of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings” will be available at the launch, which will be held from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at the museum. Local historian and […]
The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia–Jason Day and Jordan Spieth went in opposite directions today at the Australian Open. Day had four-straight birdies on the back nine, including a 30-footer, for a three-under 68 that left him a stroke out of the second-round lead. Australian Lucas Herbert, who shot 66, is […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Some call it swagger, some call it arrogance. But no matter what you call it, the Calgary Stampeders’ defensive corps has it. While their confidence might be irritating to those on the outside, the group believes it’s earned the right to show off a little bit–and […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will hold its general meeting this Tuesday (Nov. 28) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. upstairs at La Place Rendez-Vous. The general meeting is an important meeting for member businesses as it fulfills the need for our organization to be accountable. It also enables […]
The Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–The round-the-clock international search for a submarine that has been lost in the South Atlantic for nine days is accelerating amid growing fears for its 44 crew members. The Argentine navy says an explosion occurred near the time and place where the sub went missing […]
