The town is set to receive a new pumper fire truck in early 2020. A report to council from Fort Frances fire chief Tyler Moffitt said the chassis of the new pumper truck has arrived in Winnipeg and a final inspection of the truck will tentatively take place at the […]
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Jamie Mountain The Muskie junior and senior boys’ basketball teams were hard at work as they engaged in a scrimmage with each other during practice on Thursday afternoon at Fort High. Both squads have been getting ready for their respective NorWOSSA seasons ahead, which is slated to officially kick off […]
Ken Kellar Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty #3 chapter president James Eastman, left, Sue Pelepetz, Fort Frances Lakers’ Alex Bugeja, Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty #3 chapter vice president Will McGinnis, Fort Frances Lakers’ Ben Hoefler, CBSA officer Jon Gunn, CBSA officer Matt Strawbridge and CN Police Const. Jared Meeks took a […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The 43rd session of Parliament–and a new era of minority government–has opened, and later today a speech from the throne will be delivered that will emphasize the issues on which Justin Trudeau’s Liberals believe they can find common ground with opposition parties. The throne speech is penned […]
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The town’s new strategic plan is still being developed and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) recently provided input at their meeting here Monday. EDAC discussed objectives for the town, how the town’s changed since the last plan, what opportunities exist here, and new developments that could threaten the town. […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of minus-19 C (two below zero F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a few flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of minus-10 (14). Saturday will see a continuing chance of flurries turning to […]
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be the subject of a dramatic reading and holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Emo Knox United Church (3 Roy St.). Musical interludes by the Knox Choir and refreshments and baking at intermission (included with admission). Tickets cost […]
Ken Kellar This 10-foot Christmas tree has taken its place in the lobby of La Verendrye General Hospital for the holidays. Members of the public can help decorate the tree by taking part in Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Trim the Tree” campaign. Ornaments for the tree can be purchased […]
The Canadian Press HAMILTON–A teenage boy is in custody after allegedly assaulting a toddler with a weapon, leaving the little girl with “traumatic injuries” and sparking an hours-long standoff with police at a Hamilton home, officials said yesterday. Const. Jerome Stewart said officers were called to a home in the […]
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The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) held its annual meeting here Tuesday evening, and among the items on the agenda were the elections of the board’s chair and vice-chair as well as the board’s representative on the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Trustee Raymond Roy was re-elected as […]
Submitted The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario were on the picket line yesterday for a one-day protest. The unions say this walkout could be the first of many if the government doesn’t change course in contract talks. Around 60,000 teachers, education workers and […]
The Associated PressDave Jackson DALLAS–The Dallas Mavericks showed last night they are much more than Luka Doncic. Dwight Powell scored 24 points on 9-for-9 shooting from the field, Jalen Brunson ignited a fourth-quarter rally with 14 of his 16 points in the period and the Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves […]
