The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–For an accomplished, experienced group like the Minnesota Vikings’ defence, maintaining that edge is more of the goal than plowing new ground. If there’s unheralded one player still primed for a breakout, though, middle linebacker Eric Kendricks would be the guy. He’s the most prominent […]
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Ken Kellar DJ Payne, left, and Josh Ward dropped their votes in the ballot boxes during Fort Frances High School’s Student Vote 2019 this morning in the high school atrium. The votes have been taking place most of this week, with students able to go to the atrium, learn about […]
From the OPP
The Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recently received several complaints from local citizens regarding phone calls where the caller is identifying themselves as a representative of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). There are times that the CRA may contact you by telephone. However, the […]
The Canadian Press KENORA, Ont.–Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he won’t be drawn into the federal election despite being the subject of frequent attacks from Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. Ford made the comments during only his second media availability since the campaign began in September. Ford said he’s been too […]
Jamie Mountain The Fort Frances Lakers were behind the eight-ball early once again on Tuesday night. But instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they battled and clawed their way to a 4-3 comeback win over the Red Lake Miners at the Ice For Kids Arena. Nick Swain walked the Miners’ […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards gala that was supposed to run this fall is being postponed to Feb. 13, 2020. At Tuesday evening’s council meeting, Chamber of Commerce board member Coun. Michael Behan said the awards event will still be held at the Copper River Inn […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Thunder Bay North Stars in SIJHL action on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for those 12 and under, and free for those under five. The October cattle […]
The Associated PressMike CorderPeter Dejong THE HAGUE, Netherlands–Dutch farmers drove their tractors in slow-moving convoys to a massive demonstration yesterday to protest their treatment by the government as it seeks to rein in carbon and nitrogen emissions. It is the second major protest this month by Dutch farmers who say […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel Police, lawyers and advocates say that one year into cannabis legalization, Canada has a long way to go toward stamping out the black market and pot-impaired driving. “We can’t call it a success at this point,” Chief Const. Mike Serr of the Abbotsford, B.C., police department […]
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The town’s water treatment plant is experiencing high flows, primarily due to infiltration and inflow.Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob said he’d like to remind residents that at this time of year the town requires sump pumps to be discharged to the surface of yards or storm sewers. They’re not […]
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Council has been working on its future vision for Fort Frances. They began last Monday drafting their strategic plan which will guide the town’s course over the next several years. “It was a very productive meeting . . . the main objectives were for the mill and all mill properties […]
Ken Kellar Brynna Strain went the whole nine yards when it came to dressing for the occasion at CMHA Fort Frances’ “Steps Against Stigma” 5k glow run last Wednesday. Nearly 240 walkers and runners took part in this year’s event.
