By Rachel D’Oro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Far from competitors tackling the frozen wilderness in Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a dozen people are holed up inside an Anchorage hotel behind banks of computers, tracking the punishing route and connecting with global fans seeking a real-time link […]
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The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–LeBron James moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA’s career scoring list last night. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his 32,293rd point on a driving layup in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets, getting fouled in the act and hitting the […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working. In a video posted online yesterday, the 78-year-old said he was announcing his illness directly to “Jeopardy!” fans in keeping with his long-time […]
Tonight will be clear and cold with a low of minus-18 C (zero F). Tomorrow will see sun yielding to clouds. Expect a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-eight (18). Saturday will see low clouds, with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-six (21). […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s School students learned how to jig in the gymnasium this morning for Voyageur Day. The students first learned the steps from Métis instructors before holding hands and dancing throughout the gym. Students also took part in a scavenger hunt, hockey game, made maple taffy, and learned […]
Sam Odrowski Close to 50 people sang church hymns at Our Lady of the Lourdes Church at Couchiching on Friday for this year’s World Day of Prayer service. The day is a worldwide ecumenical women-led movement and this year the writing country was Solvenia.
Sam Odrowski Andrea Avis read “Katie’s-Hand-Me-Down-Day” by Laurie Wark to a group of children and parents at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday morning during “Family Story Time.” The popular event runs every Wednesday, starting at 10:30 a.m. The final “Family Story Time” for the season will be held on […]
Sam Odrowski Raeann Lundy filled out a kindergarten registration form at Robert Moore last Thursday to register her child for the 2019-20 year. Parents had the opportunity to learn about the school, speak with teachers, and ask questions about their child’s education while registration took place.
Sam Odrowski Brayden Christiansen, above, tossed a ball to his Muskie Pride House Group teammate at FFHS on Friday during the Muskie Winter Games, while below Ty Wagar and Cierah Thompson pulled their teammates on a sled. Students competed in a series of activities to score points for their house […]
Jamie Mountain Erika Morrison of the FFGWHA Timbits and Jesse Calder of the Fort Frances Kings were locked in a race for a loose puck and did their best to get to it first during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual IP1 Jamboree on Saturday afternoon at the Ice […]
Jamie Mountain Anna Peters got ready to throw a rock during the second end of her squad’s match this morning against Hannah May (Blind River) at the U18 boys’ and girls’ curling provincials that are being held today through Sunday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Peters is a member […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has lifted the cease to admissions order for Rainycrest Long Term Care. As a result, Rainycrest will begin admitting new residents on March 11, 2019. “We wish to acknowledge the MOHLTC for […]
