Jack Elliott On April 29, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Stratton native Angela Lee was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association. Lee was honoured along with 88 other athletes, coaches, and builders from colleges across Ontario for distinguishing themselves through demonstrated leadership and […]
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Elisabeth Heslop When Grade 6 student Ben Mast found out he had won his school’s speech contest, his family’s initial “knee-jerk” reaction was to skip the district-wide one, according to his dad, Mark. That’s because they had a previous engagement: a long drive to Chicago for his older brother’s graduation […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—Whether they’re distracted, disenchanted, or entirely disinterested, fewer Canadians are making the trek to their local polling station on voting days. Recent federal and provincial elections indicate just over half the eligible voters make the decision for the whole electorate when they go to the polls to […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY—Matthew Taylor is one of the lucky ones. After eight years selling his body on the streets of Vancouver, he was able to find the support he needed to get out of the sex trade and now he runs an outreach program for male prostitutes. “I decided […]
The Associated Press TORONTO—A lawyer for Conrad Black says he is “elated” by a U.S. Supreme Court decision that shocked some observers and could give the deposed media baron a new trial. The court agreed to review cases against Black and two former colleagues who were accused of siphoning more […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board is scheduled to get a preliminary budget update for the 2009-10 school year at its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference in the St. Francis School library. So far, the proposed budget projects a balance with revenues and expenditures of […]
Duane Hicks Those wanting to learn more about the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium project will want to drop by an open house this Thursday (May 21) from 4-8 p.m. at the Civic Centre. “We’ve done many, many condo projects so really I think we can answer pretty much […]
Press Release To minimize the risk of fire and burn injuries this Victoria Day weekend, the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service is urging residents to include fire safety in their plans. “For those travelling to cottages, cabins, and seasonal homes, consider purchasing new smoke alarms and batteries in case they […]
Duane Hicks Crime statistics are down in Fort Frances for the first quarter of 2009, OPP A/Insp. Steve Shouldice reported to town council Monday night. In a police services activity report, A/Insp. Shouldice said assaults were down 31 percent over the first quarter of 2008, break-and-enters were down 43 percent, […]
Duane Hicks Those wanting to get married in a civil ceremony here soon will have more flexibility as to when and where they’ll be able to tie the knot. Council on Monday night approved a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee to amend the civil marriage bylaw and […]
Duane Hicks Council received a report Monday night recommending the town not pursue one-time licensing and microchipping of dogs. The report, from the Planning and Development executive committee, was a follow-up to a direction from council last August to investigate the possibility of residents being able to pay for a […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board invites present kindergarten registrants and potential ones to a “Welcome to Kindergarten” orientation workshop for parents and their children next Thursday (May 21) at St. Michael’s School. The workshop will start in the school gym with a meet-and-greet session from 3-3:30 p.m., […]
