The Associated PressJack Magruder GLENDALE, Ariz.–The Winnipeg Jets got the victory they wanted in the regular-season finale. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist as the Jets beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Saturday night to earn home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is encouraging its members to reach out directly to Premier Ford and impress upon him the importance of committing to provide a sustainable, affordable supply of fibre to any new owner of the Fort Frances mill. The Fort Frances Chamber calls on Premier Ford […]
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At tonight’s council meeting, local resident Tim Woods will be giving a deputation on the need for a fishing bridge to be installed between the Seven Oaks park mainland and a small island that’s 30 yards offshore. In other business, council will vote on the adjustment of 2018 taxes under […]
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Borderland Pride and the Northwestern Health Unit have released a special video to mark the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is when communities across the country unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. The video, which […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Authorities say a spectator faces assault and trespassing charges after tackling wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Brooklyn. Bail was set at $1,500 for Zachary Madsen of Lincoln, Nebraska at a hearing last […]
The Canadian Press LONGUEUIL, Que.–David Saint-Jacques joined select company today, becoming just the fourth Canadian astronaut to take part in a spacewalk and the first in 12 years as he embarked on a seven-hour mission. Saint-Jacques’ and NASA astronaut Anne McClain officially began their spacewalk just after 6:30 a.m. CDT […]
The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay solidified themselves as the hottest group in country music with multiple wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Keith Urban was named entertainer of the year and Kacey Musgraves won three honours. Urban won the top prize last night […]
Tonight will be overcast and cold with a low of minus-seven C (19 F). Tomorrow will see low clouds with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-five (23). Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high of five (41) and a low of minus-five (23). In the […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River High School students walked out of class Friday afternoon to protest the province’s recently announced cuts to education. Fort Frances High School students also participated in a similar protest, joining around 600 schools around Ontario. Students held up signs that read “Education is not the place […]
Jamie Mountain The group of Samaria Smith, Shyloh Dronyk, Makinnley McCormick, McKenna Wreggitt, Livia Hood, Mya McFarling, Theanna Denby, and Paisley Asselin brought the ever-popular Super Mario Bros. world to life during their “Gaming Revolution” routine during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, this year entitled “Revolutions,” held Saturday […]
Ken Kellar Julia Bliss, left, Kiera Fairnington and Rainycrest resident Robert Bliss checked out photos on a digital camera at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Friday. Twenty-eight Grade 7 volunteer students from Fort Frances High School spent time playing games and doing activities with the residents.
