Ken Kellar Hold on to your hard hats because construction season in Fort Frances is officially underway. At Monday night’s town council meeting, Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob provided council with his first capital project update of the season, noting that while there are several projects planned around town, […]
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Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 20 (68) and a low of eight (46). Saturday will continue to see a chance of showers […]
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? E-mail it to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. Seven Generations Education Institute has organized a free online light yoga class for students, staff and community members. Everyone is welcome! All skill levels can participate. The next session […]
Road construction is underway on Scott Street. The road will be getting a full reconstruction for the first time in 96 years, with the new materials expected to last more than a century. -Ken Kellar photo
The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland–All of Poland’s living former presidents, and many ex-prime ministers, said Thursday they will boycott next month’s presidential election that the ruling right-wing party is pushing for despite the coronavirus pandemic. They said in a statement that the May 10 vote will be a pseudo-election and […]
The Associated PressMichael R. Sisak And Deepti Hajela NEW YORK–Police were called to a Brooklyn neighbourhood Wednesday after a funeral home overwhelmed by the coronavirus resorted to storing dozens of bodies on ice in rented trucks, and a passerby complained about the smell, officials said. Investigators who responded to a […]
The Associated Press Former U.S. Olympic coach Maggie Haney has been suspended for eight years by USA Gymnastics for verbal and emotional abuse of athletes. USA Gymnastics confirmed the penalty in a statement Wednesday. The decision came after two months of hearings that included Olympic champion Laurie Hernandez testifying against […]
Mya Pelowski has been keeping busy this spring, by planting her own garden. What has your family been doing, to stay busy during COVID-19? Set your camera to high resolution, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com. […]
The Canadian Press THUNDER BAY, Ont. The OPP in Thunder Bay say a 14-year-old girl is the victim of the city’s latest homicide. Kayleigh Ivall’s remains were discovered by a passerby Monday in the Boulevard Lake area on the city’s north side. Police say her identity was released following consultation […]
Press Release (RED LAKE, ON) – On April 24, at approximately 3:30 am officers from the Red Lake/Ear Falls Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision in Madsen within the Municipality of Red Lake. A motor vehicle left the roadway on Mine Street and […]
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OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six people were aboard the Canadian Forces helicopter that crashed off Greece during a training exercise. He says one person is a confirmed casualty and five are still missing. There were four Royal Canadian Air Force members and two Royal Canadian Navy members on board.
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A report on the state of global women’s soccer lauded the growth of the game while calling for greater support for players, including better wages and industry labour standards. Based on surveys of players worldwide, the report released Wednesday by the international players union FIFPro showed club salaries are generally […]
