The Associated PressAya Batrawy DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as Washington and Tehran lob threats and take high-stakes steps toward a possible open conflict. President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday evening that if Iran attacks any American assets to avenge […]
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Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team played well but ultimately came away with just a 1-3 record at the annual Loop Weekend Tournament in Thunder Bay over the weekend. Fort High opened tourney play on Friday with its lone win in a 4-1 decision over the Midget ‘A’ Queens. Captain […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to 3 separate incidents in the past week involving counterfeit $50 bills being circulated in Fort Frances. Retailers and members of the public accepting $50 bills are cautioned to ensure the […]
Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Noah Loveday got all tangled up with his Thief River Falls Norskies’ opponent near the blue line during the first period of his squad’s 6-3 loss on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers are next in action this Friday when they host […]
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The Fort Frances Fire Department is doing a Christmas tree pickup in town this Saturday (Jan. 11). Those who would like their tree removed are asked to place it lengthwise on their curb by 1 p.m. on Saturday. “We just ask people to put them out where it’s visible, out […]
The Associated PressBrett Martel NEW ORLEANS–After tight end Kyle Rudolph emerged from a purple swarm of celebrating Vikings near the corner of the end zone, he took an opportunity to mock those who doubted quarterback Kirk Cousins’ ability to come through in the clutch. “I’m just glad Kirk can’t win […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO — The union representing Ontario’s public high school teachers said Friday it will hold another one-day walkout this week, the latest in a series of targeted job actions aimed at ramping up pressure on the province during stalled contract talks. The walkout on Wednesday-the fourth […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton OSTRAVA, Czech Republic–Akil Thomas was in the crowd two years ago when little-used Tyler Steenbergen scored the winning goal for Canada at the world juniors. Having just turned 18, he made a declaration to his friends. “I’m going to score that goal one day,” Thomas told […]
The first bunch of Kindergarten students walked through the doors of the new St. Mary School in Fort Frances this morning. The new school opens for its first day of classes today following a few delays, and consolidates the students from St. Michael’s and St. Francis schools. -Ken Kellar photo
The Associated PressDanica Coto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week. […]
Ken Kellar Travel agent Paula Jensen and Kiwanian Robin Wright displayed the winning ticket in the first Fort Frances Kiwanis Club “Trip of the Month” draw of 2020 this morning at International Travel Services. The winner of the January draw was Christina Hahkala, who won a trip to Grenada, valued […]
The Associated Press HERINGTON, Kan. A Kansas police department is apologizing after an officer admitted to making up a story that a McDonald’s employee wrote an expletive and the word “pig” on a coffee cup. Herington Police Chief Brian Hornaday said in a news release Wednesday that he is “truly […]
