Edith M. LedererThe Associated Press The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week facing an undeniable backdrop: rising tensions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan and increasing nationalism, inequality and […]
ique
The Canadian PressHolly McKenzie-Sutter Classrooms across Canada can borrow sets of Second World War artifacts and reproductions in the second instalment of a popular learning tool provided by the Canadian War Museum. The Canadian War Museum launched its “discovery boxes” at Bayside Middle School in Saint John, N.B., last week, […]
Ken Kellar Mental health educator Nancy Daley-Fulton gave a presentation on choices and responsible decision making to a group of girls at the seventh-annual “I Am Awesome” self-esteem retreat at Sunny Cove Camp on Friday afternoon. The retreat ran from Thursday until Sunday and offered girls aged 11 to 16 […]
The Associated PressRonald Blum NEW YORK–Luis Severino pumped 98 m.p.h. heaters and sliders past batters and fooled them with changeups. “Our ace is back,” Aaron Judge proclaimed. “I’m excited about it. And just at the right time.” Severino struck out nine over five scoreless innings for his first win this […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–Each of Dalvin Cook’s first two seasons was interrupted by injury, and the Minnesota Vikings were subsequently much more driven by the pass. His skill set no longer under wraps, Cook has given this Vikings a clear and old-school identity. Cook cruised past the 100-yard mark […]
Staff The second time was the charm for the Muskie football team. Fort High was able to pull away in the second half as they cruised to a 50-25 romp over the Neelin Spartans in Winnipeg High School Football League action last Thursday afternoon in Winnipeg. It was the first […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords VERNER, Ont.–Premier Doug Ford picked a political fight with Ontario’s opposition leader at a normally non-partisan rural expo Tuesday, accusing her of being behind a smattering of jeers he received at the event. Ford lashed out at NDP Leader Andrea Horwath during a news conference at […]
Ken Kellar Christine Denby, left, Danielle Gray and Wendy Judson prepare some scenes at the auditions for Fort Frances Little Theatre’s upcoming production of Tom Smith’s comedy “Drinking Habits.” Gray will be directing the play, which is set in a convent where nuns have turned to secretly making wine, prompting […]
Staff
There will be no more Friday Night Magic events at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). Due to low attendance, diverging format preferences, and the fact that lead organizer Jeremy Hughes has now moved on from the library and is the town’s new information technology manager, Friday Night […]
Submitted by Barb Everett,
Publicity
Publicity
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on Sept 11, 2019 with 32 members in attendance. The meeting was brought to order by president Alfreda Easton. There were no new membership applications presented for approval. The August birthday draw was won by Carolyn Olive, with cards to […]
The Canadian Press Toronto’s medical officer of health wants the Ontario government to stop letting students skip their vaccines on philosophical or religious grounds. It’s among several recommendations Toronto Public Health lists in a broad proposal to boost vaccination rates, which also include sending reminder notifications when a vaccination is […]
The Canadian Press ANTIGONISH, N.S.–Former prime minister Brian Mulroney officially opened an institute of government named after him at St. Francis Xavier University in central Nova Scotia yesterday. Canada’s 18th prime minister graduated from the university in 1959. The $60-million Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, housed in a new 75,000-square-foot […]
