The Canadian PressAndy Blatchford OTTAWA–A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying. The Statistics Canada research said 11.1 percent of youth, aged 18 to 29 years old, found themselves in […]
ique
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is reaching into its pockets for hundreds of millions of dollars to undo some of the damage caused by a year of cuts. Where the spring budget–and last year’s fall economic statement–cut from wide swaths of programs and services, yesterday’s document tells […]
Sam Odrowski Registered dental hygienists Elizabeth Bobczynski and Angela DeGagne of Fort Frances Tribal Area Health spoke to attendees of the United Native Friendship Centre’s career fair about opportunities in dental hygiene yesterday afternoon. The event was meant to provide job seekers with a glimpse at a “day-in-the-life” of various […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–A geologist’s discovery of a mysterious claw in rocks along a rail line in British Columbia’s northern wilderness almost 50 years ago has led to the recognition of the first dinosaur species unique to the province. Nicknamed Buster, the partial bones, which included toes, shins and […]
The Canadian Press STRATHMORE, Alta.–Some discouraging words about national unity from out on the range in southern Alberta. A rural municipality east of Calgary has passed a resolution that says if the federal government does not treat Alberta more fairly the province should hold an independence referendum. The resolution was […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–While Remembrance Day is intended to remember those members of Canada’s armed forces who gave their lives in defending the country, it is also an important moment to reflect on the cost of war and the sacrifices of all those who have served in uniform. Not […]
Tonight will have a few clouds and a low of minus-12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see periods of light snow turning to a chance of flurries overnight with a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-eight (18). Saturday will continue with a chance of flurries throughout the […]
The Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y.–Matchbox cars, the coloring book and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The newest honorees debuted decades ago but occupy store shelves even today. The Class of 2019 was installed today from a group of […]
Staff
Mark the first Saturday of December on your calendars! Santa Claus will be coming to town that day as part of the annual Christmas parade in downtown Fort Frances. The parade is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7. Start time is 5 p.m. with lineup to begin at 3:30 p.m. and […]
of Riverside Health Care Katie Bissonnette received her influenza vaccine from Infection Control Practitioner Jodi Jewell as part of Riverside Health Care’s annual staff flu shot campaign. Over 100 Riverside employees across the district have already received their flu shot as part of this program with staff clinics happen throughout […]
The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum will hold its eighth-annual wine-and-cheese fundraiser, this year tying into the new Prohibition exhibit, today (Thursday, Nov. 7) from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the museum. It also will feature “giggle water,” hors d’oeuvres, live music, auctions, and games. Tickets cost $30 in advance (available […]
Press Release
The Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association wishes to inform the public that they will not be undertaking a cash calendar lottery project for 2020. We wish to extend thanks to all those who supported the sale of these calendars over the years. Special thanks to all the district fire […]
