It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of eight C (46 F) and west-southwest winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 27 (80) and low around 11 (52). Look for west winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Mainly sunny skies […]
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The Canadian PressSidhartha Banerjee Montreal’s mayor yesterday called on pet owners to take responsibility for their animals after a weekend dog attack on two young siblings that caused serious injuries. Police said a four-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy were recovering from serious injuries to their head and arm, respectively, […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan was remembered by Canadian politicians on Saturday as a friend of Canada and tireless advocate for peace around the world. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former prime minister Paul Martin were among the Canadians who added their voices to the […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Alyssa Armstrong, right, led a group of kids through a “Night at the Museum” obstacle course, inspired from the movies with the same name, at the Fort Frances Museum on Thursday. The group held onto their flashlights and made their way through the second floor of the museum […]
The Canadian PressScott Edmonds WINNIPEG–Ask Ottawa quarterback Trevor Harris about the accuracy of the throws that demolished the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night and he spreads the credit around. “Our efficiency is because of our offensive line and our receivers,” Harris said after his Redblacks (6-3) beat the Bombers […]
From the MNRF Just one new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by early evening yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #60 is located near Rainy Lake, about 30 km north of Fort Frances. The fire was listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size at last report. Three […]
The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–After a week of internal caucus squabbles, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will try to refocus the spotlight on trying to convince Canadians his party is a government-in-waiting. Party members from across the country are preparing to gather this week for their first policy convention since Scheer […]
From the OPP On Aug. 11 around 9:40 p.m., Rainy River District OPP members were on patrol on King’s Highway in Fort Frances when they conducted a vehicle stop on the 500 block. Officers began a Highway Traffic Act investigation and the male driver was arrested a short time later. […]
The Associated PressDan Gelston LONG POND, Pa.–Alexander Rossi and Robert Wickens have forged a bit of a rivalry this season. They’ve tangled on the track a few times and exchanged the occasional verbal dart–some more playful than others, like when Wickens jokingly locked Rossi in a prison cell during a […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F) and north winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 22 (72) and low around eight (46). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Mostly sunny […]
The Associated PressAdry Torres NEW YORK–In a lopsided win, this was not the kind of big hit the N.Y. Yankees hoped to see. Didi Gregorius hurt his left heel in a collision at first base during a 10-2 romp over Toronto yesterday afternoon–an injury that could sideline the star shortstop […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Doug Ford’s government has appointed a new lead negotiator for crucial contract talks with province’s doctors, selecting a man who helped the premier’s late brother secure a key labour deal during his term as mayor of Toronto. Robert Reynolds, a former labour negotiator for the City […]
