Nicholas Donaldson Secondary school valedictorian Marc Morrisseau gave a thankful speech to his fellow classmates during the Seven Generations Education Institute’s annual graduation ceremony yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre. Some 31 students received their Ontario Secondary School Diploma while many others earned post-secondary certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
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The Associated PressEric TuckerErica Werner WASHINGTON–U.S. President Donald Trump today broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring “total and complete vindication.” Trump, who had not posted on his Twitter account since Comey accused the administration of spreading “lies,” struck back with an […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A female deer on southern Vancouver Island is expected to be fine after conservation officers removed an arrow from its head. Officers spotted the doe yesterday and tracked it to Maple Bay, north of Victoria, before catching and tranquilizing it. Sgt. Scott Norris with the B.C. Conservation […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel PITTSBURGH–Only 91 seconds had elapsed in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final and already Sidney Crosby had accomplished so much. The Penguins’ captain slashed through the Nashville defence on his first shift, drew a penalty, and then set up Justin Schultz for the first goal […]
Kiera Kowalski Elaine Fischer, health promoter at the Northwestern Health Unit here, set up stencils for a healthy living hopscotch to be spray-painted at Robert Moore School. The hop scotch promotes the “5-2-1-0” rule to students, in which children are urged to have zero sugary drinks, one hour of active […]
Duane Hicks Micaela Jensen, left, and Kathy Treflin tried out the new interactive programming that launched yesterday evening during an invite-only reception for museum supporters, council members, and town management. Museum patrons of all ages now can experience local history in a whole new way using tablet computers.
From the OPP The OPP is continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of failing to comply with a recognizance. Daniel Sanche is described as a heavy-set white male, 35 years of age, standing 5’11” (180 cm) and weighing […]
Yay! Summer has arrived. I really enjoy the heat, and we are getting plenty of wind to cool you down and keep the bugs away. We had 3.5 mm of rain at home on Friday night although the Emo Agricultural Research Station received 22 mm. Quite a difference. But even […]
It’s no secret that jigs catch more walleyes every year than any other type of lure across Sunset Country. Jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colours, and they can be used in all depths of water–making them the perfect choice in most situations on our lakes and […]
Staff Her major-league role model had a big afternoon yesterday, so Dana Ward thought she would do the same last night. Ward drove in four runs, and scored the game-winning run, as the Fort Frances Her-icanes topped the host Emo Renegades 12-10 in Rainy River District Fastball League action to […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario was to announce the launch of its new autism program today, which is expected to go much more smoothly than the Liberal government’s last attempt that angered thousands of families and spawned large protests. Children will begin moving into the new program June 26, Ontario’s […]
Staff Another Fort Frances Laker is heading for what he hopes will be greener post-secondary pastures. Defenceman Ryan Gazich yesterday committed to join the Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties (St. Peter, Mn.) this fall after two years with the Lakers. “Ryan is very deserving of this commitment,” Lakers’ head coach […]
