The Canadian PressAndy Blatchford OTTAWA–Youth health experts are warning the federal government that its push to legalize recreational cannabis should be accompanied by extensive public education and prevention campaigns that spell out the serious risks of pot consumption on adolescent brains. Parliamentarians heard this message numerous times yesterday during a […]
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The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Blue Jays’ manager John Gibbons couldn’t have envisioned that the first pitch of last night’s game would be the difference-maker in Toronto’s 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Adam Jones doubled in Tim Beckham–who reached on a throwing error by Josh Donaldson on Marcus Stroman’s first […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–More than 50,000 people could lose their jobs if the Ontario government goes ahead with its plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019, the province’s financial watchdog said Tuesday in a report that assessed the economic impact of the proposed increase. […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers will be fine with not seeing Clayton Brown for a while. After scoring a pair of goals here Friday, Brown netted the game-winner on the power play last night in Hoyt Lakes to give the Minnesota Iron Rangers a 3-2 victory and a sweep of […]
Staff The weather may be a question mark, but the dedication to stopping cancer for those coming out to the Sorting Gap Marina is unquestionable. Sunday marks this year’s national Terry Fox Run, with the 25th anniversary of the Fort Frances edition set to go with registration at 1 p.m. […]
The Associated PressJoe Kay CINCINNATI–Andy Dalton was dreadful in the Bengals’ opener, turning over the ball five times and finishing with the second-lowest passer rating of his career. He’ll have one thing in his favour tonight: he tends not to let bad days linger. The crowd at Paul Brown Stadium […]
Staff Clear out those paint cans from your garage. This year’s Household Hazardous and Special Waste Day will take place this Saturday at the Public Works yard (900 Wright Ave.) From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., all Rainy River District residents will be allowed to drop off household hazardous waste. The Miller […]
It will be overcast tonight, with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and an overnight low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a couple of morning showers, followed by an 80 percent chance of rain in the afternoon and evening. Expect a high of […]
Staff Their overall score was better but the Muskie golf team couldn’t overcome a heavenly performance by a single Saint. The black-and-gold improved by eight strokes as a group Tuesday in Kenora from their NorWOSSA season-opening victory last week in Sioux Lookout. But an impressive round of 74 by Noden […]
Submitted Teacher Robert Guertin and his Grade 12 manufacturing class showed off the six new MIG welders Fort Frances High School was able to purchase with funding from the Canadian Welding Association Foundation.
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–Just a little more than a month ago, Jay Bruce was in New York sinking with the Mets as a season that began with promise and a richness of pitching was undermined by injuries. The plunge was dramatic. So was the rise. A trade rescued Bruce […]
Duane Hicks Looking for a hobby now that autumn is just around the corner? Why not try knitting? Kim Erickson deftly worked her needles yesterday during a gathering of the “Fireside Yarn Club” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The group meets there every Wednesday from 6-7:45. p.m., […]
