The Canadian PressLaura Kane VANCOUVER–Patients in Canada and the United States filled opioid prescriptions after minor surgery at a rate that was seven times higher than those in Sweden, reveals a new study that suggests the addictive pain drugs could be used more judiciously in North America. Researchers examined prescriptions […]
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The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A study suggests the average Canadian drinker receives more than one-tenth of their daily recommended calories from alcoholic beverages, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at the label. Researchers at University of Victoria looked at Statistics Canada data on alcohol sales and consumption between 2015-2016 to […]
From the OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to lock their vehicles to prevent theft. By taking simple preventative measures, such as confirming your vehicle is locked and by placing items of value out of sight or removing valuable items from your vehicle altogether, victimization can be avoided. You […]
Submitted William Fitzgerald was elated to attend his first day at the Fort Frances Nursery School here Tuesday. Children of all ages either returned to school this week or started on a new adventure attending pre-school or kindergarten.
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A nationwide get-out-the-vote campaign targeting post-secondary students launched yesterday, aiming to maintain gains in turnout at the polls among the nation’s youngest voters. The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, in concert with three dozen student associations, held events and all-party debates and hit the streets with teams […]
Sam Odrowski
Town council had the opportunity to speak with a handful of ministers about issues affecting the municipality late last month at the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa. Mayor June Caul said council had a very productive meeting with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones at AMO regarding their Community […]
Local artist Cher Pruys last week was named the finalist award winner in Camelback Gallery’s Online Juried Paint My Pet Competition for this photorealistic painting of Oliver, her fifth-generation Australian Labradoodle. –Image courtesy of Cher Pruys
Ken Kellar “Rewind,” featuring Don Halling, Al Andrusco, Rick Socholotuk, Dean Tibbs, Dean Tibbs, Donna Stapler, and Gene Andrusco, played to a packed crowd at the Rainy Lake Square last Thursday evening. The band performed a mix of audience-pleasing songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s in tribute to the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario drivers can now carry electronic proof of their auto insurance on their smartphones or other devices. Finance Minister Rod Phillips says the pink paper insurance slip isn’t being eliminated yet, but being able to display the information on a phone can save drivers from rummaging through […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with an overnight low of nine C (48 F). Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a shower before noon. Expect a high of 21 (70) and a low of seven (45). Saturday will see low clouds with a high of 16 (61) and a low […]
Ken Kellar Student doctor Alice Chen of Lidkea Optometry and Kiwanian Robin Wright displayed the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for September at International Travel Services on Tuesday. This month’s winners were Carla and David Lovisa, who won a trip to Charlottetown, […]
The Canadian PressAlison Sandstrom PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.–Darlene Stonechild is preparing to bring a piece of her family’s history home to her southeastern Saskatchewan First Nation. Her brother, Dale Stonechild, a prolific artist known primarily for his paintings, is one of the carvers behind a totem pole that has stood for […]
