The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Canada’s top general is overhauling military morale-boosting tours after an internal investigation uncovered the extent of the problems with a 2017 trip to Latvia that resulted in a sexual-assault charge against a former NHL player. Defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance disputed the idea that the Latvia […]
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Duane Hicks The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville volunteer Mildred Bedard found a place for this stylish coat yesterday at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station). The public is urged to drop off coats, hats, mitts, and boots again today from 1-4 p.m. (children’s coats are especially needed […]
Staff June Caul made history last night after being elected as the first female mayor of Fort Frances. Caul, who is wrapping up her first term as a town councillor, soundly defeated fellow councillor Ken Perry by a vote of 1,808-881. Incumbent Wendy Brunetta was re-elected to council with 2,155 […]
Sam Odrowski Grade 5 student Garret Hanna cast a ballot during St. Francis’ mock municipal election yesterday morning. Students heard mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry answer their questions in the gym on Friday to help them make an informed decision at the “mock” voter booth.
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–The federal government will return 90 percent of all the money it collects from a carbon price directly to the Canadians. But it has pushed back the start date of its new carbon tax another four months to allow the affected provinces to prepare. Prime Minister […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Mark Scheifele and his Winnipeg Jets’ teammates didn’t let a two-goal deficit get them down last night. Defenceman Jacob Trouba scored his first goal of the season at 2:54 of overtime, and Scheifele finished with two goals and two assists, as Winnipeg topped the St. Louis […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to request the public’s assistance in locating a missing youth. Jordyn Seguin, 15, of Fort Frances last was seen on Monday, Oct. 22 shortly before 8 p.m. in the area of Mowat Avenue and Second Street East. She […]
Staff Schools across the district have been learning about the democratic voting process this election season. Many classes participated in a mock municipal election vote, where they learned about each of the candidates and the electoral process. On Friday, St. Francis School had mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–Matt Ryan is putting up MVP-like numbers–even on a team that hasn’t lived up to expectations. “Matty Ice” turned in another brilliant performance in prime time last night, throwing for 379 yards and completing his final 18 passes to lead the Atlanta Falcons to their second-straight victory–a […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–A Manitoba government backbencher who made inappropriate comments to female staff has been ousted from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Caucus chair Wayne Ewasko said he and his colleagues made the decision yesterday to expel Cliff Graydon after discussing what he called “repeated inappropriate behaviour.” “While we […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuiggeColin Perkel Toronto Mayor John Tory easily won re-election yesterday after a spirited campaign marked by unprecedented interference from the provincial government while dozens of Ontario communities were forced to extend voting due to widespread technical difficulties. Tory took 63 percent of the vote while his main […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–Don’t look for Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley to be turning any double plays during this World Series between the Boston Red Sox and L.A. Dodgers. But the presence of both already has had an impact on the clubhouses of the two teams looking to add […]
