Sam Odrowski Carys Simpson shared a big smile as she worked through a colouring book Tuesday during the kindergarten open house at St. Michael’s School. Parents had the chance to meet with staff, learn about Catholic education, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and register their child at the new consolidated Catholic […]
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The Associated Press The prepared testimony of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, as obtained by The Associated Press before his appearance Wednesday:Chairman Cummings, Ranking Member Jordan, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here today. I have asked this Committee to ensure that my […]
By Colleen Long The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Thousands of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children in government-funded shelters were made over the past four years, including scores directed against adult staff members, according to federal data released Tuesday. The cases include allegations of inappropriate touching to […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The Canadian government signalled a shift in telecommunications policy on Tuesday, saying the industry’s regulator will be required to consider affordability as a high priority when it makes future regulatory decisions. “Our government is focused on improving the quality, coverage, and most importantly, the price […]
By Eric Talmadge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HANOI, Vietnam — President Donald Trump’s message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been simple and clear: give up your nuclear weapons and a flood of wealth will soon be yours for the taking. But here’s a nagging question: Is that really […]
By Eric Talmadge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HANOI, Vietnam — Senior members of North Korea’s delegation to Hanoi for Kim Jong Un’s summit with President Donald Trump took a side trip Wednesday to visit one of Vietnam’s most successful conglomerates. Kim has several senior foreign and economic advisers with him in […]
Jamie Mountain After not winning a single game against the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) during the regular season, the Muskie girls’ hockey team was the author of a new story in its best-of-three NorWOSSA semi-final series last week. The third-seeded Muskies claimed the series 2-1 with a 6-4 road […]
Staff There were no medals in the cards for the Sunset Country contingent that competed at the P.O.A. (pins over average) provincial championships held over the weekend in Thunder Bay. Competing in the Hi-Lo Doubles portion of the tournament, Fort Frances Bowling Club members Mike Behan and Rob Kinsman teamed […]
Jamie Mountain The banner season for the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team keeps on rolling. The black-and-gold swept the St. Ignatius Falcons (Thunder Bay) in the best-of-three NWOSSAA championship held Friday and Saturday at Fort High and now advance to the all-Ontarios set for March 4-6 in Amherstburg. The squad […]
Staff The Tirzah Baird and Rod Pattison rinks were the winners of the men’s and ladies’ combined bonspiel held over the weekend at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Team Baird, which also was comprised of Sam Clifford, Carley Busch, and Sarah Wreggitt, topped the ‘A’ event on the ladies’ side. […]
Jamie Mountain Injuries and illness play havoc on most teams–and the Fort Frances Lakers were bit pretty hard in recent weeks. An under-manned Lakers’ team suffered the consequences of having a short bench in a pair of blowout losses to the league-leading Thunder Bay North Stars and fourth-ranked Dryden GM […]
Jamie Mountain By the time the dust settled Saturday morning, a chance for a berth to the all-Ontarios was long gone. But it was an impressive season for the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team nonetheless. The St. Ignatius Falcons won both games to sweep the best-of-three NWOSSAA championship held Friday […]
