The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government’s proposal to double logging volumes over the next decade goes too far in serving the forestry industry without doing enough to protect the province’s wildlife, environmentalists said Tuesday as they called for a balanced plan. Groups including the David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature […]
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Jamie Mountain Josh Ward and Muskie teammate Nolan Mann did their best to impede the vision of International Falls Broncos’ goalie Mitchell Nemec as they set a great screen in front, during the first period of Fort High’s 4-3 win in the finale of their annual two-game “Border Battle” exhibition […]
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Great finishes were aplenty for local skaters and that included the Northern Lights’ School of Skating members who also competed that Fort Frances Freeze Super Series competition hosted by the Border Skating Club on Saturday and Sunday at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Among the beginner StarSkaters for the NLSS, Aubrey […]
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It was nearly a clean sweep for the Muskie court sports teams against the visiting Sioux Lookout Warriors on Monday afternoon. Three of the four squads came away with wins over the Warriors in NorWOSSA action at Fort High.In boys’ basketball action, the Muskie seniors improved to a league-best 6-0 […]
The Canadian Press Toronto FC’s new jersey is said to represent the diversity of cultures living in the Toronto area. The Whitecaps’ 2020 “Wave” jersey offers a reflection of Vancouver and the water that surrounds the city. The Montreal Impact’s new kit sports the shape of the province of Quebec […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a few flurries and a low of -22 C (-8 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and cold with a high of -15 (five) and a low of -21 (six below). Saturday will see a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high […]
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The future of the Shelvin Wood Yard and Nursing Station is currently being determined and the town is requesting public input. Through provincial and federal funding, Fort Frances recently hired consultants to assist in creating redevelopment plans for both properties. The first public consultation session regarding the Shelvin Wood Yard […]
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Kenora, ON – MP Eric Melillo was proud to join representatives from the Ontario government for an announcement regarding the progress of the Trans-Canada Highway twinning project in Kenora. “The twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway through Kenora is an essential project that will improve safety for travellers and pave the […]
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The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is seeking donors for Project Petunia. Project Petunia is an initiative to beautify Fort Frances in the spring and summer months by hanging baskets of petunias along Kings Highway. Baskets can be purchased by individuals, businesses, or community groups and can be sponsored […]
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It was nearly a clean sweep for the Muskie court sports teams against the visiting Sioux Lookout Warriors on Monday afternoon. Three of the four squads came away with wins over the Warriors in NorWOSSA action at Fort High. In boys’ basketball action, the Muskie seniors improved to a league-best […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–A planned restructuring of Ontario’s public health units should be put on hold until the current novel coronavirus outbreak is over, the leader of the provincial Opposition said yesterday. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath also urged the Progressive Conservative government to reverse recent changes to its cost-sharing […]
The Canadian Press Canadian evacuees from Wuhan have been told they will soon board the flight that will bring them home. An email from Global Affairs Canada obtained by The Canadian Press says the flight “will be closing soon in anticipation for boarding.” Richard Fabic, whose 15-month-old daughter has been […]
