Ken Kellar Carol Ewald of the Den and Kiwanian Robin Wright display the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for April at International Travel Services on Monday. Dawn Wood and John Koles of Bears Pass are the winners of a trip to Miami, […]
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Duane Hicks The price at the pump has gone up five cents a litre as of Monday thanks to the new federal carbon tax. The new tax, also applied to home heating fuels and natural gas, is meant as an incentive for industries–and consumers–to innovate and find ways to lower […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Students at hundreds of schools across Ontario walked out of class this afternoon to protest the provincial government’s cuts to education. Organizers said they’re against several policies introduced by the Progressive Conservatives, including increasing class sizes and changes to the province’s autism program. Some school boards in […]
of Kathryn Pierroz La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary president Judy Webster, right, presented Jean Camirand with an award to recognize his 30 years of service to the auxiliary yesterday evening during the Riverside Health Care’s annual Quarter Century Club awards banquet at the local Legion. Riverside honoured the contributions of […]
The Associated PressBrian Mahoney NEW YORK–Fighting desperately to get back in the game, the Brooklyn Nets kept going smaller and smaller until they essentially had four perimeter players on the floor. Good luck stopping Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka with that. Siakam had 28 points and 10 rebounds, […]
of Mike McKinnon/Atikokan Progress Tayah Badiuk looked to unleash a serve while teammate Lauryn Marchant got ready to position herself for the return during their match at an exhibition badminton tournament yesterday in Atikokan. The Muskie duo teamed up to finish second in senior girls’ doubles with a 7-2 record.
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A semi-annual report on complaints about Canada’s phone, internet and television services shows that the two biggest headaches for consumers continue to be billing mistakes and contract terms that are either misleading or not disclosed. Incorrect billing charges accounted for 16.5 percent of all issues raised in […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Premier Doug Ford says the look of Ontario’s licence plates will soon be changing, at no cost to taxpayers. Ford says the changes for both commercial and regular plates will be detailed in the April 11 budget, although he didn’t specify what they would be. He says […]
An evening of updates on technology and how to use in managing diabetes is set for Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library. Light snacks will be provided. Admission is free but an R.S.V.P. is required by March 28 by contacting […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government is considering to implement mandatory annual math testing for all teachers in the province. Senior government sources have told The Canadian Press that teachers would be required to pass the test in order to continue to teach. The test would apply to teachers […]
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A community consultation for the attendance zone review for the Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Grade 7-8 program will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the FFHS library. This meeting pertains to the proposed recommendation to extend the boundary for Grade 7 and 8 students at […]
The Associated PressDee-Ann Durbin From soy-based sliders to ground lentil sausages, plant-based meat substitutes are surging in popularity. And carnivores–not vegans or vegetarians–are among the biggest consumers. Growing demand for healthier, more sustainable food is one reason people are seeking plant-based meats. That’s also the reason behind rising sales of […]
