By Raphael Satter The Associated Press LONDON — Katie Jones sure seemed plugged into Washington’s political scene. The 30-something redhead boasted a job at a top think-tank and a who’s-who network of pundits and experts, from the centrist Brookings Institution to the right-wing Heritage Foundation. She was connected to a […]
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By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press The fast-growing market for meat alternatives has a surprising new player: Tyson Foods. Tyson, one of the world’s largest meat producers, will begin selling nuggets made from pea protein at grocery stores this summer. A blended burger made from beef and pea protein will […]
By Adam Kealoha Causey The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — A U.S. Army base in Oklahoma that the federal government says will temporarily house children crossing the border without their parents was used during World War II as a Japanese internment camp. Historical data from the National Park Service and […]
Tonight will be clear but cool with a low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and pleasant. Expect a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 (50). Friday will be mostly cloudy with a bit of rain, a high of 22 (72) and a […]
Marc Stuempfle Waves of people marched from Smokey Bear Park across International Bridge back into Canada on Saturday morning during the Passport to Pride March. Once everyone cleared customs, more members of the surrounding communities joined in the festivities parading down Church Street. Rainbow colours shone brightly with the sunny […]
Ken Kellar Kimmy Daley, left, and Sarah Marusyk of the Sunset Country Métis held up their signs in support of Pride at the Rainy Lake Square on Saturday. The pair expressed their support of the Pride movement in the district and also asked for a moment of thought for missing […]
Ken Kellar Hilary Tuesday, left, received the Academic Award of Excellence from Anne Renaud, the Dean of Confederation College’s School of Access and Success during the college’s 2019 convocation Monday at the Townshend Theatre. The Academic Awards of Excellence are presented to graduates who receive the highest academic standing from […]
Ken Kellar Allie Brechtefeld, centre, cut the ribbon to officially open her store, “Kenton Creations,” last Thursday with help from building owner Jennifer Horton, left, and contractor Nathan Caul. Brechtefeld’s store, located in the basement of Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.), offers a wide range of products for newborns, infants […]
Ken Kellar RRDSB chair Raymond Roy, left, presented Doug Olson and Jackie Dupuis-Brandli with Employee of the Year awards last Tuesday. Olson is a custodian at Crossroads School while Dupuis-Brandli is the librarian at Fort Frances High School.
Ken Kellar Rachel Ball, left, helped Megan Ross and Dennis Roach navigate the menu at Neighbours Modern Diner on Thursday morning. The new restaurant, located in the old Pizza Hut building, opened for its first day of business at 6 a.m. that day. Neighbours Modern Diner offers customers a selection […]
Ken Kellar The lead walkers of the 2019 Passport to Pride March, including Grand Marshal Trevor Bonot, centre, and 93.1 The Border’s Caitlin Hartlen, crossed the bridge between International Falls, Mn. and Fort Frances on Saturday. Pride Week+ organizer Doug Judson said that more than 300 people gathered in Smokey […]
Ken Kellar Percy Champagne, left, received a Bus Driver of the Year award from Nikki Wilson during the school board’s meeting last Tuesday evening. Champagne drives the Nestor Falls school bus and was lauded for his friendly, professional relationship with the students and his investment to the school by attending […]
