of Kathryn Pierroz La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary president Judy Webster, right, presented Jean Camirand with an award to recognize his 30 years of service to the auxiliary yesterday evening during the Riverside Health Care’s annual Quarter Century Club awards banquet at the local Legion. Riverside honoured the contributions of […]
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of Mike McKinnon/Atikokan Progress Tayah Badiuk looked to unleash a serve while teammate Lauryn Marchant got ready to position herself for the return during their match at an exhibition badminton tournament yesterday in Atikokan. The Muskie duo teamed up to finish second in senior girls’ doubles with a 7-2 record.
Staff The Muskie and Rainy River Owls’ badminton teams were able to shake off any rust they may have had yesterday at an exhibition tournament in Atikokan. Jackson Arpin of the Owls had the best showing of both teams, finishing first in senior boys’ singles with a perfect 8-0 record. […]
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Local property owners will see their taxes go up this year. At their budget meeting here Monday afternoon, administration and council agreed to raise an additional $368,025 in tax revenue, making the total 2019 tax revenue required $11,322,103. This is an increase of 1.795 percent above the 2018 tax rates […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce our new logo as we step into our 110th year of continuous service to our members through advocating for changes that will positively affect the business community by lobbying the three branches of government, provide member services, facilitate networking, and […]
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A community consultation for the attendance zone review for the Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Grade 7-8 program will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the FFHS library. This meeting pertains to the proposed recommendation to extend the boundary for Grade 7 and 8 students at […]
Tonight will be overcast with a couple of flurries and a passing shower as well as a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow see low clouds and higher temperatures. Expect a high of eight (47) and a low of minus-one (34). Saturday will see a mix of clouds and […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Doctors in Ontario are warning that misinformation being spread online is undermining public trust in vaccines. The Ontario Medical Association, which represents about 31,500 doctors in the province, has launched a public awareness campaign through Twitter, Facebook and traditional media in a bid to combat myths […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Some Ontario school boards have written to the education minister with concerns that planned increases to class sizes will mean they can offer fewer elective courses, such as in the arts and skilled trades. Boards in Peel region, Toronto and eastern Ontario told Lisa Thompson that her […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Students at hundreds of schools across Ontario walked out of class this afternoon to protest the provincial government’s cuts to education. Organizers said they’re against several policies introduced by the Progressive Conservatives, including increasing class sizes and changes to the province’s autism program. Some school boards in […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government is considering to implement mandatory annual math testing for all teachers in the province. Senior government sources have told The Canadian Press that teachers would be required to pass the test in order to continue to teach. The test would apply to teachers […]
