Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -24 C (-11 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with periods of snow overnight, bringing a high of -18 (zero) and a low of -14 (seven). Thursday will see snow during the day turning to flurries overnight with a high of […]
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The Canadian PressMia Rabson Ottawa’s bills for dealing with natural disasters neared half a billion dollars in two of the last three years amid a warning to Canadians that this country was one of the worst affected by climate change in 2018. Data from Public Safety Canada lists the average […]
The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA — Barack Obama’s former ambassador to Canada says President Donald Trump’s decision to order the killing of a top Iranian general represents the latest instance of the mercurial U.S. president throwing allies such as Canada under buses. Ex-envoy Bruce Heyman says the killing of Iranian […]
Alzheimer Society client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor and Fort Frances Mayor June Caul hoist the Alzheimer Society flag ahead of its official raising at the civic centre yesterday in recognition of “Alzheimer Awareness Month.” O’Connor said she will be promoting many of the education programs the society offers throughout the […]
Bernice Ozero, aged 96 years of Fort Frances, passed away peacefully at LaVerendrye Hospital on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, with daughter Mary Jane and son Don at her side and other family members in her heart. As per Bernie’s wishes and directions, a private family memorial will be held at […]
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Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? Is it Boundless? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ANYWAY? AND HOW DOES IT RELATE TO THE FUTURE OF FORT FRANCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN? Chris Fields of Rynic Communications has been invited back to Fort Frances to conduct a series […]
The Associated PressLynn Elber BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honours, as Olivia Colman’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams’ turn as Broadway star Gwen Verdon and the nuclear disaster drama “Chernobyl,” won top honours. Real-world issues also found their way into Sunday’s ceremony. […]
Tonight will see periods of snow with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of -13 (nine) and a low of -23 (nine below zero). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
The Associated PressPatrick Whittle PORTLAND, Maine–An aquarium and an engineering firm in Massachusetts are partnering on a project to better protect whales by monitoring them from space. New England Aquarium of Boston and Draper of Cambridge say whale conservation needs new, higher-tech solutions to protect whales from extinction. So, the […]
The Associated PressDee-Ann Durbin The U.S. dairy industry, the largest in the world, is under severe pressure as the dietary habits of Americans shift. Borden Dairy Co. filed for bankruptcy protection, the second major U.S. dairy to do so in as many months. Borden produces nearly 500 million gallons of […]
Submitted Nearly 30 people came out to the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s ‘Snowshoeing in the Dark’ event on Saturday (Jan. 4). Thomas LePine spearheaded the event and Tom Shumaker led attendees throughout the evening, while Nicole LePine provided refreshments back at the chalet. The ski club hopes to draw […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers weren’t quite able to build off the success of opening 2020 with a win last week. After edging the Thief River Falls Norskies 4-3 on Thursday night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, it was a different story here on Saturday night as the Norskies prevailed […]
