The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The Canadian Space Agency is confirming that astronaut David Saint-Jacques will launch Dec. 3 for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The fate of the Canadian’s voyage had been in question after a Soyuz rocket failure last month, but now he will blast off more […]
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The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–Before the Vancouver Canucks kicked off their season, head coach Travis Green said he wanted his team to “score by committee.” They did just that last night when they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2. Jake Virtanen, Brendan Gaunce, and Antoine Roussel all found the net for the […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s students, staff, and parents gathered in the school gym for a Hallowe’en parade yesterday afternoon. Each class of youngsters walked along the stage and showed off their costumes to all who attended.
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers blew a three-goal lead before hanging on to edge the Thief River Falls Norskies 4-3 in a shootout last night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The victory avenged a 4-1 loss to the Norskies there Saturday night as the fourth-place Lakers improved their SIJHL record […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s ombudsman said yesterday his office has received more than 1,000 complaints about the province’s online cannabis store since it launched earlier this month. Paul Dube said he’s set up a triage team to deal specifically with the flood of concerns over the government-run Ontario Cannabis Store. […]
I don’t think I’ve ever attended a writers’ event, either as a spectator or as a participant, that the question isn’t posed, “Who are you reading these days?” I never seem to have an answer at the ready. After all, no one asks me who I am wearing–and that’s a […]
All the leaves have almost fallen. Nothing but the black skeleton of the branches remain in a lifeless pose. It is a bleak season where all the colours and shades of flowers and shrubbery have disappeared, leaving only blackness and the grey shadows of the coming winter season. The last […]
Sam Odrowski The Special Olympics are coming to Thunder Bay in 2020 and a local OPP officer is working to raise both funds and awareness around the organization and event. Community safety officer Cst. Yenta Davidson is the Law Enforcement Torch Run representative for the OPP here and her role […]
Staff The Fort Frances Homeless Committee received its largest donation to date in support of opening an “Out of the Cold” shelter here–and it has the 10 First Nations of the southern Treaty #3 to thank. The committee received word of a $25,000 donation in the days following the “Longest […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 21-27 were the Niobe Lake Fire Department (Atikokan), Hugh and Carol Clifford (Sleeman), Wayne Flatt (Emo), Carolee Strachan (Emo), Jonathan Nussbaumer (Fort Frances), Bev Jacobson (Atikokan), and Wes McPherson (Fort […]
Sam Odrowski The chiefs of the Treaty #3 First Nations have taken a stand for indigenous youth in the classroom. At an assembly earlier this month, they passed a resolution instructing lawyers for Grand Council Treaty #3 to file a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to seek […]
Sam Odrowski Cannabis became legal across Canada on Oct. 17 and reaction has been mixed so far. Here in Fort Frances, Rainy River Cannabis Collective owner Angela Olson said it’s a step in the right direction. “Legalization is a positive step,” she remarked. “This is a product that a lot […]
