The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Canada’s long-running effort to buy new fighter jets is facing another delay. The federal government says today it is giving fighter-jet makers another three months to submit their proposals for replacing Canada’s aging CF-18s. Companies were to have submitted their bids at the end of […]
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Jamie Mountain Left, Noah McPherson barged his way around a Dryden Eagles’ defender and proceeded towards the hoop during the second half of the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team’s 47-45 win the NorWOSSA final yesterday afternoon at Fort High. Following the game, the Muskies hoisted the hard-earned trophy.
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Talk about a great finish to the NorWOSSA season for the Muskie court sports teams. Three of the four squads were able to claim NorWOSSA gold in their respective finals yesterday at Fort High. The top-ranked senior boys’ basketball team secured their second straight crown with a hard fought 61-54 […]
Benjamin Dakota Rogers brought his blend of folk, roots and blues music to the stage at the Townshend Theatre on Valentine’s Day as part of the Tour de Fort concert series. Rogers shared the stage with upright bass player Peter Klaassen, who filled the role of accompanist and road tech. […]
Tonight will see a chance of flurries and a low of -17 C (1 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -10 (14) with a low of -21 (six below). Thursday will be sunny and clear with a high […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Premier Doug Ford’s government admits there is a problem with new licence plates it started issuing to drivers just weeks ago, and says it’s working with the manufacturer to address complaints that the models are hard to see in low light. Consumer Services Minister Lisa Thompson […]
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Ottawa, ON – Today, John Nater, Member of Parliament for Perth–Wellington, introduced Bill C-219 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation) in the House of Commons. The bill, originally introduced in the previous Parliament as Bill C-424, will better protect young people and Canadians living with disabilities from […]
The Associated PressBrian Mahoney The Toronto Raptors have done it once already, chasing down a Milwaukee Bucks team that seemed to be sprinting to the NBA Finals. Catching them in the standings this season seems unlikely, with the Bucks (49-8) on their way perhaps to one of the best records […]
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Toronto, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is urging the Ford government and its Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, to get back to the bargaining table so agreements can be reached that are good for students, educators and public education by Friday, March 6, 2020. “ETFO begins […]
Students in Mrs. Busch’s class at St. Mary school enjoyed a pancake breakfast this morning in observance of Shrove Tuesday. All students at the school were treated to pancakes, as Shrove Tuesday, also known in some places as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Pancake Day, marks the day before Ash […]
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Railway safety was top of mind at Fort Frances’ council meeting last night. The town passed a Consideration of Resolution respecting Railway Traffic, that states the impact trains have on municipalities, brief history of six derailments since 2013, the recent Emo derailment’s effect, community concerns, and railway taxation. The resolution […]
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(DRYDEN, ON) – On Monday Feb. 24, 2020 at approximately 4:14 p.m. members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an airplane crash at the Dryden Regional Airport. Dryden officers were assisted by the Dryden Fire Department (DFD) and North West Emergency Medical Service (EMS). The plane, a […]
