The Associated PressElena Becatoros STENI VALLA, Greece–Near the northern Greek island of Alonissos lies a remarkable ancient shipwreck: the remains of a massive cargo ship that changed archaeologists’ understanding of shipbuilding in antiquity. Now this spectacular find is to become the first ancient shipwreck to be made accessible to the […]
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While councillors said they are happy to receive ideas from town residents, they voted to deny the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29’s request to paint a mural of soldiers marching on the crosswalk there during last night’s council meeting. “There are some very good technical reasons that administration has prepared […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Liberals are defending Justin Trudeau’s threatened libel suit against Andrew Scheer, arguing that the Conservative leader’s editing or deleting online statements proves he knows he’s gone too far in criticizing the prime minister’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair. “The leader of the Opposition pretends that he will […]
The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG–South African police and park officials say a suspected rhinoceros poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and had his body eaten by lions. Kruger National Park spokesman Isaac Phaahla said the man and two others were illegally hunting for rhinos in the wildlife park in […]
Ken Kellar The French Immersion kindergarten class at St. Michael’s School performed “This Little Light of Mine (Ma petit Lumiere)” this morning as part of the Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts. The vocal category runs this week, with the French Drama category on Thursday. The remaining drama divisions […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River High School students walked out of class Friday afternoon to protest the province’s recently announced cuts to education. Fort Frances High School students also participated in a similar protest, joining around 600 schools around Ontario. Students held up signs that read “Education is not the place […]
The Associated PressSteve Herrick CLEVELAND–Toronto was no match for Mike Clevinger, who was stopped yesterday only by upper back tightness that forced him from the game after five scoreless innings. Clevinger struck out 10 and allowed one hit to lead the Cleveland Indians over the struggling Blue Jays 3-1 for […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is encouraging its members to reach out directly to Premier Ford and impress upon him the importance of committing to provide a sustainable, affordable supply of fibre to any new owner of the Fort Frances mill. The Fort Frances Chamber calls on Premier Ford […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Authorities say a spectator faces assault and trespassing charges after tackling wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Brooklyn. Bail was set at $1,500 for Zachary Madsen of Lincoln, Nebraska at a hearing last […]
Tonight will be overcast and cold with a low of minus-seven C (19 F). Tomorrow will see low clouds with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-five (23). Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high of five (41) and a low of minus-five (23). In the […]
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At tonight’s council meeting, local resident Tim Woods will be giving a deputation on the need for a fishing bridge to be installed between the Seven Oaks park mainland and a small island that’s 30 yards offshore. In other business, council will vote on the adjustment of 2018 taxes under […]
