The Associated PressCathy Bussewitz NEW YORK–When Deb Fink heard about a company that could drive her nine-year-old son to his after-school program, she balked at the idea of putting him in a car with a stranger. But faced with the unrelenting pressure of driving him where he needed to go […]
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Rainy River Packaging, formerly known as Repap Resources, is no longer interested in purchasing the Fort Frances mill. The company has been interested in the mill property since December of last year but its investors have backed away due to the restrictive covenants that Resolute Forest Products attached to its […]
Sam Odrowski A heavy snowfall didn’t stop CN workers from striking in front of the CN train yard by the Central Ave and Second Street intersection yesterday afternoon. Thousands of CN workers across Canada are on strike to protest current working conditions and railway safety.
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Fred VanVleet provided the steady hand. The trio of Terence Davis, Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson combined for a massive boost of energy. VanVleet, who started at point guard for the sixth consecutive night in place of an injured Kyle Lowry, scored 24 points to lead […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s auditor general should look into the cancellation of hundreds of renewable energy contracts by the Doug Ford government so the public knows how much that decision will end up costing taxpayers, the leader of the Opposition said yesterday. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said she was […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of minus-13 C (nine F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of flurries during the day before clearing overnight with a high of zero (32) and a low of minus-six (21). […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–Brendan Shanahan had seen enough. And since he helped bring Mike Babcock to Toronto in the spring of 2015, the president of the Maple Leafs felt it was only right he be there when the axe fell on his head coach. Sitting uncomfortably outside the playoff […]
From the OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police are seeking public assistance in attempting to identify owners in relation to stolen property that was recovered from a residence in Fort Frances on Nov. 17, 2019. A search warrant was executed by members of the Rainy River District OPP with assistance from the Northwest Region […]
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong program officer Glenda Henderson, left and executive director Marie Seymour were on hand at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s open house yesterday evening. The pair talked to attendees about Shooniya Wa-Biitong’s programs and their partnership with Seven Gens where they provide funding to students. -Sam Odrowski photo
The Associated Press GODDARD, Kan.–Authorities discovered a camel, a cow and a donkey roaming together along a Kansas road in a grouping reminiscent of a Midwestern Christmas Nativity scene. The Goddard Police Department asked for help in locating the owners of the three friends travelling together (towards a Northern star). […]
Rae-Ann Wood, left, Nickolas Wood, and Lori Kellar worked the “Kid Zone” at St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday during the C.W.L.’s Christmas tea and bazaar. A wide array of toys and presents that are ideal for small children were on display and sold to many of the event’s attendees who […]
Sam Odrowski The Kozlowski family enjoyed some treats at St. Mary’s Parish while attending the Catholic Women League’s Christmas tea and bazaar on Sunday afternoon. The festive event featured silent auctions, fun draws, and an opportunity to sift through a wide variety of potential gifts and Christmas decor for the […]
