From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 132 charges and issued 329 warnings over a 10-day period in northeastern and northwestern Ontario. From Oct. 13-22, conservation officers checked 4,768 hunters from Ontario and the United States for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the […]
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The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum will hold its seventh-annual wine-and-cheese fundraiser, this year entitled “Novemberfest,” today (Nov. 1) from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the museum. It also will feature beer, hors d’oeuvres, live music, games, and an auction. Tickets cost $30 in advance (available at the museum) and $35 […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A woman, who lost her son to suicide that later was linked to his service with the Canadian military in Afghanistan, has been named this year’s Silver Cross Mother. The Royal Canadian Legion said Anita Cenerini of Winnipeg will represent the country with the title until the […]
The Associated PressJosh Dubow SANTA CLARA, Calif.–When Kyle Shanahan was looking to get into the NFL as an assistant coach more than a decade ago, his father, Mike, called Jon Gruden and asked him to hire his son for an entry-level job in Tampa. Shanahan joined the Buccaneers as a […]
From the OPP On Tuesday, members of the Rainy River District OPP were called to investigate a mischief to property in Fort Frances. Around 10:35 p.m., officers were called to a report of a dumpster fire behind Robert Moore School near Armit Avenue. Fortunately, the fire did not cause further […]
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances High School students will be bringing some rays of sunshine into the Townshend Theatre on Nov. 8-10 for their “Shades of Yellow and Sunshine”-themed fall musical revue. Starting at 7 p.m. each night, the students will be singing and dancing to a variety of music that […]
The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER–The federal government wants to create new ocean sanctuaries in British Columbia as part of an additional $61.5 million it is spending to protect endangered killer whales. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said yesterday the government also wants to create new areas of critical habitat […]
Staff The Muskie court teams did a pretty good job of defending home court Tuesday afternoon as they closed out their NorWOSSA regular-season action against the Kenora Broncos. The junior girls’ basketball squad cruised to a 29-19 win over the Broncos (3-4) to finish the season in first place with […]
Sam Odrowski Rebecca Ascott, Brandon Soyatt, and Chelsea Hill held up their 3-D printed “Best in Show” pumpkin they received for their spooky and unique-themed trunk at the annual “Trunk or Treat” event held yesterday from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Public Library. Gloria Calder, […]
The Canadian Press CHURCHILL, Man.–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was to visit the northern Manitoba community of Churchill today as residents celebrate the arrival of the first train to roll into town in more than a year. The train pulled in yesterday evening, surprising residents who expected it to arrive today. […]
The Associated PressTyler Mason MINNEAPOLIS–As the final buzzer sounded and his teammates swarmed him on the court, Derrick Rose couldn’t help but fight back tears. Rose’s emotions were on full display moments after he scored a career-high 50 points in a vintage performance that lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves over the […]
Staff Mayor-elect June Caul and fellow Kiwanian Robin Wright read out the winner of the “Trip of the Month” draw for November this morning at International Travel Services here. Tracy Hudson of Fort Frances won a Bahamas-Havana cruise valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is to Dublin, Ireland ($4,500). Tickets […]
