Nicholas Donaldson Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson and vice-president Warren Anderson presented a poppy flag, bearing the words “Lest We Forget,” to Mayor Roy Avis in front of the Civic Centre this morning. The flag will go up for “Poppy Week” (Nov. 4-11) in the Town of Fort Frances.
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Staff Mother Nature has thrown a wrench into the WHSFL playoffs. Today’s game between the Muskies and Maples Marauders, slated for 3 p.m. at Muskie Field, has been cancelled. A snowfall warning has been issued for the region, with rain forecast to change over to the white stuff later today. […]
From the OPP With snowfall on the way, the Rainy River District OPP is urging drivers to slow down to adjust to road and weather conditions. It is recommended to increase stopping distances and adjust to slower speeds. The public may call 5-1-1 or refer to the Ministry of Transportation’s […]
Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square is open to the public–just don’t use it as a skate park. During Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis praised the recently-opened square as something the community should be proud of. “It’s a beautiful facility,” he remarked. “It’s taken us at least […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–A high fertility rate and a growing sense of self are fuelling an explosion in the ranks of indigenous peoples, according to fresh census numbers that lay bare the demographic challenges facing one of the most vulnerable and poverty-stricken segments in Canada. Nearly 1.7 million people […]
Nicholas Donaldson October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and Community Living Fort Frances and District is taking this time it to bring it to the attention of residents, especially local employers. The month is about celebrating the many contributions of people who have a disability, as well as putting a […]
The Canadian Press SALMON ARM, B.C.–The Mounties are bringing in specialists to help search a rural property in Salmon Arm, B.C., where they say human remains have been found. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said yesterday a forensics team that specializes in recovering evidence is among the personnel searching the 10-hectare property. […]
Staff The Muskie court teams took three of four matches in their final regular-season home action yesterday afternoon. Both boys’ volleyball teams earned 3-1 wins in their best-of-five showdowns against the Kenora Broncos. The junior squad improved to 6-1 in NorWOSSA play to cement its hold on first place. Set […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Three Canadians who were tortured in Syria have received just over $31 million in federal compensation. The Liberal government said in March it had settled long-standing lawsuits filed by Abdullah Almalki, Ahmad El Maati, and Muayyed Nureddin over the federal role in their ordeals, though details of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Children attending “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library got a treat yesterday morning as they were read to by “Super-librarian” Andrea Avis. The youngsters, who came dressed up in their Hallowe’en costumes, heard some spooky stories, sang a few songs, and got their picture taken in the […]
The Associated PressRonald Blum LOS ANGELES–George Springer screamed with joy as he circled the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the 11th inning. Would it be enough? Was this the final plot twist on one of the wildest nights in post-season history? Yes, it was–barely–and the Houston Astros won […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–The Miami Dolphins hope a quarterback change won’t blunt the momentum they’ve gathered from a three-game winning streak. Matt Moore will make his first start of the season tonight against the Baltimore Ravens, who have quarterback issues of a different kind. Moore replaced the injured Jay […]
