The Canadian Press OTTAWA–More than 200 former residential school students who suffered abuse at the hands of other students will receive compensation from the federal government. Crown-Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said the government is embarking on a negotiated settlement with 240 students who she says may not have received […]
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The Canadian PressDavid Paddon TORONTO–Restaurant operator Cara Operations Ltd. has managed the impact of Ontario’s minimum wage hike through selective price increases and menu changes at its various banners, chief executive officer Bill Gregson told analysts yesterday. In fact, Gregson said, that “most of our banners . . . have […]
The Associated PressArnie Stapleton ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–John Elway is looking to free agency for his fix at quarterback following a season in which all three of his drafted QBs fell flat in Denver. After sitting out the playoffs in each of the last two years following their Super Bowl 50 triumph, […]
Duane Hicks Blair Anderson relived that one time in 1975 when he was “Fort Frances’ Most Eligible Bachelor” during his 70th birthday party this morning at Betty’s on Scott Street. The store’s staff went all out to plan a surprise party for Anderson, who saw no shortage of family and […]
Sam Odrowski This youngster obviously figured he could pull on the rope better facing the other way as J.W Walker students participated in an array of outdoor activities during their annual winter carnival held Thursday, including tug-of-war, sled-pulling competitions, and obstacle races.
From the OPP Today through Sunday (March 12-18, officers from the Rainy River District OPP will be participating in the OPP’s distracted driving campaign. Although officers patrol highways all year and look for distracted driving, this campaign is used to highlight the issue in our communities. Distracted driving refers to […]
Staff Kiss My Pass was the lone team to garner the maximum six points in Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League action Thursday night. Take A Hit, Gillons’, and Let’s Talk About Sets all grabbed five points. How I Set Your Mother and the Volley Llamas both snared four. Safe Sets […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuiggePaola Loriggio TORONTO–The newly-crowned leader of Ontario’s beleaguered Opposition no longer is being challenged by his main rival, who refused to concede for nearly a day. Christine Elliott met with Doug Ford yesterday evening to congratulate him on his narrow win in the race to lead Ontario’s […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario has passed concussion safety legislation designed to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches about the dangers of head injuries, calling the law the first of its kind in the country. The bill–named Rowan’s Law in memory of 17-year-old Rowan Stringer who died from rugby injuries–passed […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer REGINA–It took Brad Gushue several years to win his first Canadian men’s curling championship. His second didn’t take nearly as long. Gushue downed Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher 6-4 in last night’s final for a second-straight Canadian title. Gushue, third Mark Nichols, second Brett Gallant, and lead Geoff […]
From the OPP Early Thursday evening, members of the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, North West Region Crime Unit, and North West Region Emergency Response Team were involved in an investigation into drug- and firearm-related offences within Fort Frances. This investigation led to a high-risk traffic […]
The Associated PressJohn Nicholson AVONDALE, Ariz.–Kevin Harvick is at his best when he’s mad, so much so that former crew chief Gil Martin used to try to rile him up during races. Harvick was running extra hot when he got to ISM Raceway after penalties for technical violations marred his […]
