The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–Toronto’s Randal Grichuk put on a show for hundreds of family and friends who made the trek up to Houston to see him play just his third career game at a ballpark only about 35 miles from his hometown of Rosenberg, Tex. Grichuk hit a two-run […]
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The Canadian PressBob Weber Federal documents echo earlier concerns that Canada’s largest national park faces long-term threats that have placed it on a list of endangered world heritage sites. An environmental assessment provided to UNESCO says oilsands activity, climate change, and hydro development fundamentally are changing the environment of Wood […]
Staff Local groups and organizations this evening will receive shares of the $65,000 the Town of Fort Frances was granted by the Moffat Family Fund this year. A call for applications was put out in this spring and clubs, groups, and organizations that help children, families, and the “less advantaged” […]
The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–Blue Bombers’ coach Mike O’Shea says his rookie quarterback isn’t playing like a rookie at all. Chris Streveler picked apart the Alouettes’ defence in the air and on the ground as Winnipeg walked all over Montreal 56-10 on Friday night. Streveler had three passing touchdowns and […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for four years, say they have agreed to return to the bargaining table after the incoming Progressive Conservative government reached out to them. The Ontario Medical Association, which has about 44,000 members, said days that were scheduled […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO–An unarmed woman was killed in a drive-by shooting in north Toronto early yesterday morning while on her way home from a funeral, police said. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders told a news conference that the incident–the fourth homicide in the city in 24 hours and […]
The Associated PressPat Eaton-Robb CROMWELL, Conn.–Bubba Watson says TPC River Highlands feels like home. It certainly was a comfortable place again this week. Watson overcame a six-stroke deficit yesterday to win his third Travelers Championship title, shooting a seven-under 63 for a three-stroke victory. The left-hander became the first three-time […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Cancer Cougars, comprised of Cal, Carolyn, and Susie Stafford, Yulia Korunnaya, Parker Whalen, Max Hanson, Kristen Busch, Arlene Georgeson, Mike Magee, Paula Jackson, and Heather Gunderson, once again participated in this year’s “Relay for Life,” raising more than $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through donations and […]
Sam Odrowski Fort High graduate Byron Stewart accepted his diploma from school principal Bill Daley during the annual convocation ceremony Thursday evening at the Ice For Kids Arena. Stewart graduated with a “DELF Certificate,” which is awarded by the French Ministry of Education to students who demonstrate French-language speaking abilities.
Jamie Mountain The action was fierce as Fort Frances Youth Soccer officially wound up its season Saturday morning at the St. Francis Sports Fields. Teams in each division played a game and then were able to enjoy hotdogs, freezies, and refreshments afterwards with family and friends.
Staff Coun. Wendy Brunetta is the first person to file their nomination papers to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election in Fort Frances. Coun. Brunetta, who is wrapping up her first term as councillor, filed her nomination just before noon on Thursday. Nominations close at 2 p.m. on July […]
From the MNRF Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake Fire #49, located near Guest Lake, was listed as “being held” at 0.5 hectares in size at last report. Kenora Fire #64, located near Crowduck Lake, has been declared “out” at 0.1 ha. […]
