It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and southeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness, with a high of minus-six (21) and low again around minus-12 (10). Expect east winds gusting up to 13 km/h. A mix of […]
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The Associated PressDoug Ferguson HONOLULU–Jordan Spieth showed up in Hawaii three years ago hopeful that a new year would be more of a continuation than a fresh start. Back then, he was coming off two majors, five victories, the FedEx Cup, and he was No. 1 in the world. He’s […]
The Associated PressMike Stobbe NEW YORK–The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: it’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive impact, experts say. But […]
The Canadian PressArmina Ligaya A legal gram of cannabis in Canada costs nearly 50 percent more than illicit pot, according to a new analysis of price quotes compiled by Statistics Canada. The average price of a legal gram of medical or non-medical weed during the fourth quarter last year was […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–The federal government is working with security agencies and airports to develop measures to prevent drones from flying into space reserved for aircraft, Transport minister Marc Garneau said yesterday as he announced new regulations for drone operators. Garneau’s comments came after recent drone sightings at London’s […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The relevance of the NDP in an election year will be put to the test next month in federal byelections called yesterday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau set Feb. 25 as the date for byelections in the Ontario riding of York-Simcoe, Montreal’s Outremont, and B.C.’s Burnaby […]
Press Release The Rainy River Future Development Corp. once again is seeking donors for “Project Petunia.” “Project Petunia” is an initiative to beautify Fort Frances in the spring and summer months by hanging baskets of petunias along King’s Highway. Baskets can be purchased by individuals, businesses, or community groups, and […]
The Canadian PressDarren Haynes CALGARY–Ageless Calgary defenceman Mark Giordano continued his fine season last night. The 35-year-old had three assists as the Flames kept on rolling with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Giordano has 43 points (six goals, 37 assists) in 43 games, which ties him for third […]
Staff It’s a game the Muskies girls’ hockey team will like to put behind them quickly. The Dryden Eagles exploded for four goals in the second period and never looked back in a 7-1 rout of Fort High on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. After a scoreless […]
Staff A Jake Eischen power-play goal with just under six minutes to go proved to be the game-winner as the Thief River Falls Norskies held off a late Fort Frances Lakers’ rally in a 5-3 win last night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Norskies came out strong, grabbing a […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario elementary teachers have taken the government to court over the province’s sex-ed curriculum in part because of a warning to educators that came along with it, their lawyer said yesterday. A Toronto court is hearing a legal challenge from both the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of […]
Submitted A group of local teens played the popular role-playing game, “Dungeons & Dragons,” yesterday evening during “Nerd Night” in the Shaw Community Hub at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Nerd Night” runs each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. January is “Dungeons & Dragons Month” but “Nerd Night” rotates […]
