Sam Odrowski St. Francis students visited the Fort Frances Museum on Friday to learn about the history of indigenous veterans from the area. The Grade 5/6 native language class and Grade 5 class viewed the display and learned about those from the area who served in either world war. St. […]
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Sam Odrowski Math remains one of the most difficult subjects for students today. In high school especially, many struggle to secure the credit. To help students develop a better understanding of mathematics and problem-solving, the Rainy River District School Board brought in a school resource specialist from the Centre of […]
Sam Odrowski The district now has 72 more children who will be adequately dressed for the cold weather this winter. In all, the Knights of Columbus’ “Coats 4 Kids” campaign purchased 5,000 coats for children in need and locally, the KCs were able to source six dozen coats through generous […]
Sam Odrowski Don Rusnak will be seeking a second term as MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River in next fall’s federal election. He was acclaimed as the Liberal candidate last month and officially is the first person to throw their hat into the ring. Rusnak said he put his name forward […]
Duane Hicks Downtown Fort Frances was alive with the sights and sounds of the festive season Sunday afternoon as the annual Christmas parade, this year entitled “Christmas at the Movies,” proved to be an event to remember. The parade, which started shortly after 3 p.m. and proceeded west along Scott […]
Duane Hicks Whether it’s a present to a loved one or donation to a good cause, Christmas is a time to give. But what about the gift of goodwill? Go Local Fort Frances and the Town of Fort Frances want residents to think about how they can make someone else’s […]
Duane Hicks Plans are in motion for a Christmas Day event many local residents look forward to each year. But while a trio of cooks have come forth to make the meal for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 31st-annual Christmas dinner set for noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church here, […]
Duane Hicks The new town council officially set sail on its four-year voyage together Monday night and in the words of Mayor June Caul, she has “every confidence that we are embarking on a future with great possibilities and outcomes.” Mayor Caul and Couns. Michael Behan, Wendy Brunetta, Andrew Hallikas, […]
Duane Hicks Will would be proud. Justin and Blair Anderson of Betty’s raised more than $12,470 during “Movember,” the annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including mental health and suicide. At the beginning of November, Justin Anderson […]
By Josh Boak The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump promised on Twitter that tariffs would maximize the country’s economic heft and “MAKE AMERICA RICH AGAIN.” Almost all economists say the president is wrong. That’s because tariffs are taxes on imports. They can cause higher prices, reduce trade among […]
By Catherine Lucey The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The death of George H.W. Bush is bringing together the five remaining members of an oh-so-exclusive fraternity the presidents club. But for President Donald Trump, it may not be an entirely comfortable reunion, throwing him together with former occupants of the Oval […]
By Maria Cheng The Associated Press LONDON — Brazilian doctors are reporting the world’s first baby born to a woman with a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. Eleven previous births have used a transplanted womb but from a living donor, usually a relative or friend. Experts said using uteruses […]
