The Canadian Press Ontario’s public high school teachers were back in class today following a one-day strike. But the union representing them says yesterday’s walkout could be the first of many if the government doesn’t change course in contract talks. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, which represents about 60,000 […]
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The Canadian PressShane Jones EDMONTON–The Ottawa Senators didn’t seem fazed by their short turnaround. Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists as Ottawa defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 yesterday, a night after shouldering a loss in Vancouver. “We’ve been good on back-to-backs in the second game for whatever reason […]
Staff Malcolm Huemmert scored twice and helped set-up the game-winner as the Dryden GM Ice Dogs dumped the Fort Frances Lakers 5-2 in SIJHL action last night at the Memorial Arena in Dryden. The Lakers saw their three-game win streak come to an end with the loss, dropping them to […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s auditor general painted a grim picture yesterday of a plodding justice system, plagued by worsening delays and outdated technology. Bonnie Lysyk said in her annual report that a backlog of criminal cases in the court system is growing while courtrooms only operate for an average […]
of OPSBA Rainy River District School Board trustee and Northern Regional vice-chair for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Kathryn Pierroz spoke with Minster of Education Stephen Lecce during a reception held as part of OPSBA Advocacy Day last week at Queen’s Park. OPSBA Directors held meetings with over […]
Jamie Mountain The Muskie boys’ hockey team have been able to see what it’s truly made of lately. Fort High was able to dig deep and find the offence needed to pull out a thrilling 5-4 win over the Baudette Bears in exhibition action on Tuesday night at the Ice […]
Sam Odrowski Grade 12 Fort High student Kylee Keith showed fellow students what she did during her co-op placement at the Rainy River Veterinarian Hospital in International Falls this morning during the schools “Co-op Display Day.” During her placement she focused on dental care for dogs and observed many dental […]
Ken Kellar OPP Const. Karl Wilson, left, and Sgt. Mark Chwastyk described some of the red flags to be aware of when speaking on the phone with strangers during the scams and cons information session held at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Monday afternoon.
Ken Kellar The Peanuts gang took a quick laugh break during a rehearsal for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at La Place Rendez-Vous last Thursday. The two casts ran through the show once each to get a feel for the props, sets and lighting before their big debuts on Friday night, […]
Ken Kellar Snoopy (Lucy Ling) did her character’s part in creating a winter wonderland during “A Charlie Brown Christmas” held at La Place Rendez-Vous on Friday evening. Two casts under the direction of Trevor Barker put on a stage version of the holiday classic to packed audiences. See more photos […]
Ken Kellar Charlie Brown (Cohen Ossachuk) took down his sister, Sally’s (Paisley Riches), wish list for Christmas while at the same time struggled to understand what Christmas is all about.
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St. Francis School (SFS) is working to support those who are homeless in the community. This week the school kicked off its “There’s Room in the Inn” outreach project that runs until Dec. 13, where students donate supplies for the local warming centre that’s set to open soon at the […]
