The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government has changed course and is introducing a carbon tax. Premier Brian Pallister says his government will enact a $25-per- tonne tax, starting July 1, and will lower the provincial sales tax by one point to six per cent. Pallister originally […]
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DRYDEN, ON –OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating a complex case, involving one death and multiple assaults. On March 2, at approximately 9:54 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment responded to a report of a suspicious person at Arbour Jade Trailer Park on McGogy Road, Dryden. […]
The reworked checkout counter at the local M&M Food Market highlights the company’s “Absolutely No” commitment that says none of their foods contain artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours. -Ken Kellar photo
The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says knee-jerk reactions to the novel coronavirus will not keep people safe, as he defended Canada’s decision not to close its borders to foreign nationals coming from regions where the outbreak is spreading. Misinformation being spread about the virus, which can cause […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers followed up some of their worst games of the season with one of their best performances of the year in a 5-3 win over the rival Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Mathieu Harrold potted the eventual winner seven-and-a-half […]
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn.–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the International Falls Port of Entry targeted a rail container destined to arrive in Ranier, Minnesota. CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered dolls in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. Last month, CBP […]
The Canadian Press KLEINBURG, Ont. — Ontario’s next budget will be delivered March 25 and will provide the government an opportunity to reset its spending narrative. It will be the Progressive Conservative government’s second budget, but Finance Minister Rod Phillips’ first. This government’s first budget was widely panned by critics […]
Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Rainy Lee Loyie on March 2, 2020 at her residence in Atikokan, Ontario. Funeral mass will take place on Monday March 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Couchiching First Nation. Complete announcement to follow.
Marilyn Wanda “Wikked” Norton snuck out of the party on March 1, 2020. She will be forever missed and wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s gone to be free where she can run and be with the ones she loved… well maybe not run. Free to have a beer […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Charmaine announces her passing on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Betty was born on Jan. 25, 1991 in Kenora, ON to Bruce and April Fobister. She spent her early childhood in Grassy […]
Myrle Strachan; beloved wife of the late Leonard Strachan; mother of Dawn Madden, Frances Skiftun, Sheldon Strachan, Murray Strachan, Maxine Hayes, Sharron Doupe, and the late Lucille Strachan, Derold Strachan, and Connie Doyle. Myrle passed away at the Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers, MB on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Colleen Rebecca (Becky) Ball announces her passing on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital with family by her side. She leaves behind her husband Frank; children Ken, Frank Jr. (Nina), Diane (John) Nancy (Brian) and Randy (Susan); grandchildren Brittany, […]
