Sam Odrowski Ava States, above, rolled a pair of dice while playing the “Self-Esteem Game” on Saturday during the “Girls’ Empowerment Day” at the NCDS building on Scott Street. During the game, the girls responded to prompts asking them to do things like compliment the person beside them, share something […]
News
Duane Hicks
The town’s water treatment plant remained a top-notch operation for another year, scoring near perfect on its recent Ministry of Environment (MoE) inspection report. Every year by March 31, the town must submit to the MoE a drinking water systems annual report, also known as a Schedule 22, Coun. Rick […]
Staff
With the 18th-annual “Relay for Life” in Fort Frances now less three months away, preparations are well underway. The event will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 2-11 p.m. at Point Park. Organizing committee chair Anneda Chabot noted “Relay” has evolved over the years, going from a 12-hour event […]
Sam Odrowski
After a 10-year hiatus, a science fair has returned to St. Francis School. About 20 students participated last Wednesday, with projects covering all of the sciences from chemistry to biology to physics. “I hope that the students kind of learn from each other about the variety that’s available in science […]
Staff
One Fort Frances councillor believes Sen. Lynn Beyak should step down if she is not going to use her office to advance the priorities of the region. Speaking during Monday night’s regular meeting, Coun. Douglas Judson noted the Senate Ethics Officer released its report under the Ethics and Conflict of […]
Duane Hicks
Following last week’s announcement that Resolute Forest Products had rejected the bid from Rainy River Packaging Inc. (formerly known as Repap Resources) to purchase and restart the mill here, and that Resolute is entering into an agreement with a community re-developer that may demolish the property, town officials are waiting […]
Duane Hicks
“Tour de Fort” wrapped up its 2018-19 entertainment series Friday night with a performance by Ryan McNally, at which time the exciting lineup for its new season starting this September was unveiled. The 2019-20 series will include Carl Dixon (Sept. 5), Ken Lavigne: Three Knights with a Tenor (Oct. 10), […]
Duane Hicks
The town has chosen its consultant to conduct a land use and economic development feasibility study for the Shevlin wood yard and former Resolute Forest Products’ nursing station. HTFC Planning and Design out of Winnipeg will be awarded the Request for Proposal (RFP) once all funding from senior levels of […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do just fine. INSTANT POTS Instant Pot is […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA — A prize-winning show dog that vanished at the Atlanta airport has been found. Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport say Gale, a 22-year-month-old American Staffordshire terrier, is back with her owner after days of searching for her. News outlets report airport search crews spotted the […]
By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate turned away from the Green New Deal on Tuesday as both parties shunned an opportunity to debate a comprehensive climate change plan offered by Democrats. Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate forced the vote as they seek to turn the Green […]
By Raf Casert The Associated Press STRASBOURG, France — European Union lawmakers approved a copyright directive Tuesday intended to give writers and artists more protection of their creative rights and incomes. But outspoken critics say the contentious measure could have major implications for US tech companies and could censor anyone […]
