The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Andrew Scheer is challenging Justin Trudeau to follow through on a threat to sue him over his assertion that the prime minister politically interfered with the criminal prosecution of Montreal engineering giant SNC-Lavlin. The Conservative leader revealed yesterday that he received a letter on March 31 […]
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Jamie Mountain The group of Samaria Smith, Shyloh Dronyk, Makinnley McCormick, McKenna Wreggitt, Livia Hood, Mya McFarling, Theanna Denby, and Paisley Asselin brought the ever-popular Super Mario Bros. world to life during their “Gaming Revolution” routine during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, this year entitled “Revolutions,” held Saturday […]
The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay solidified themselves as the hottest group in country music with multiple wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Keith Urban was named entertainer of the year and Kacey Musgraves won three honours. Urban won the top prize last night […]
The Canadian Press LONGUEUIL, Que.–David Saint-Jacques joined select company today, becoming just the fourth Canadian astronaut to take part in a spacewalk and the first in 12 years as he embarked on a seven-hour mission. Saint-Jacques’ and NASA astronaut Anne McClain officially began their spacewalk just after 6:30 a.m. CDT […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A week before the Toronto Raptors tip off the much-anticipated NBA post-season, their strong finish yesterday against a desperate Miami team gave a glimpse of what playoff opponents might expect. In Dwyane Wade’s final appearance in Toronto, and against a Heat team scrapping for a playoff spot, […]
Ken Kellar Julia Bliss, left, Kiera Fairnington and Rainycrest resident Robert Bliss checked out photos on a digital camera at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Friday. Twenty-eight Grade 7 volunteer students from Fort Frances High School spent time playing games and doing activities with the residents.
The Associated PressJack Magruder GLENDALE, Ariz.–The Winnipeg Jets got the victory they wanted in the regular-season finale. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist as the Jets beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Saturday night to earn home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. […]
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Borderland Pride and the Northwestern Health Unit have released a special video to mark the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is when communities across the country unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. The video, which […]
Ken Kellar Fort Frances High School students and supporters hold signs protesting the changes the government is making to education as part of a province-wide walkout on Thursday. Students from hundreds of schools across Ontario left their classrooms in protest to education changes, including an increase in maximum class sizes, […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Just five per cent of students on average per high school in Ontario are currently enrolled in online courses, and some have trouble learning so independently, says a report released today. The People for Education report on technology in schools comes shortly after the provincial government […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jennifer Lynn Yvonne Mainville announce her passing on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Jennifer was born on June 28, 1986 in Fort Frances, Ont. She grew up in Couchiching First Nation and Fort Frances. After graduating high school she […]
Tonight will be overcast with a couple of flurries and a passing shower as well as a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow see low clouds and higher temperatures. Expect a high of eight (47) and a low of minus-one (34). Saturday will see a mix of clouds and […]
