Kenzie Begin showed off her science project, “Popcorn,” which aimed to find out which brand of popcorn pops best, during the Fort High Grade 7/8 science fair there on Wednesday. Paige McFayden earned first place with her project, “Is It Dirty?”, Emma Toriseva took second place for “No More Plaque,” […]
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Staff No decision has been made yet as to which intersection may lose its traffic lights. At its budget meeting Feb. 21, council voted in favour of removing a set of traffic lights from service and replacing them with stop signs. The locations presented to council–the intersections of Armit Avenue […]
The Canadian Press YORKTON, Sask.–The military says a search-and-rescue technician who died in a training accident in Saskatchewan had a parachute malfunction. Master Cpl. Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Wing in Winnipeg. The Royal Canadian Air Force said his death Wednesday is […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–Third-period leads haven’t always turned out well for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, but they managed to protect a big one last night. Frederik Andersen came up with 36 saves, including 19 in the final 20 minutes, as the Leafs edged the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 […]
Joey Payeur Age is just a number. To hockey coaches, so are seedings–no matter how impressive they appear to be. Muskie head coach Jordan Sinclair wasn’t shooting off any fireworks in celebration of his squad being seeded #1 in the 16-team field for the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship that […]
It will be mainly clear but bitterly cold, with an overnight low of minus-22 C (eight below zero F) that will feel more like minus-25 (13 below zero) thanks to north winds gusting up to 12 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny and continued cold, with a high of minus-11 […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Conservative MPs distanced themselves from one of their own yesterday after a Tory senator suggested there were positive aspects to Canada’s residential school system. Caucus members, including Tory indigenous affairs critic Cathy McLeod, made it clear they do not support or agree with Sen. Lynn Beyak, […]
Nicholas Donaldson Fort Frances Lions Club members Donna Lowey and Bonnie Penney spoke to Grade 1 and 2 students about the history and importance of the Canadian flag yesterday at St. Michael’s School. After questions and the singing the national anthem in both English and French, each student received a […]
Learn to make felt stuffed animals with instructor Jamie Nelson on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12 at the Fort Frances Museum (must attend both days). Cost is $15. Call 274-7891 to register. “True Colors,” presented by the Rainy River Figure Skating Club, will be held Saturday, March 11 […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber A movie production team was denied permission to shoot in the Rocky Mountain national parks after Parks Canada staff learned the film’s plot involved an indigenous gang leader. “They expressed a real concern that this was not something they would favour,” said Mark Voyce, location manager […]
The Associated Press MIAMI–Jose Bautista homered and drove in four runs yesterday as the Dominican Republic opened its bid for a second-straight World Baseball Classic title with a 9-2 victory against Canada. Welington Castillo added a two-run homer for the Dominicans, who went 8-0 to win the 2013 title. Before […]
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS–Toronto centre Jonas Valanciunas clearly wasn’t intimidated by a Pelicans’ frontcourt featuring all-stars DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis. The Lithuanian seven-footer turned in one of his best performances this season, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, as the Raptors emerged with a 94-87 victory last […]
