The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER–The federal government wants to create new ocean sanctuaries in British Columbia as part of an additional $61.5 million it is spending to protect endangered killer whales. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said yesterday the government also wants to create new areas of critical habitat […]
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Staff The Muskie court teams did a pretty good job of defending home court Tuesday afternoon as they closed out their NorWOSSA regular-season action against the Kenora Broncos. The junior girls’ basketball squad cruised to a 29-19 win over the Broncos (3-4) to finish the season in first place with […]
Sam Odrowski Rebecca Ascott, Brandon Soyatt, and Chelsea Hill held up their 3-D printed “Best in Show” pumpkin they received for their spooky and unique-themed trunk at the annual “Trunk or Treat” event held yesterday from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Public Library. Gloria Calder, […]
The Canadian Press CHURCHILL, Man.–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was to visit the northern Manitoba community of Churchill today as residents celebrate the arrival of the first train to roll into town in more than a year. The train pulled in yesterday evening, surprising residents who expected it to arrive today. […]
The Associated PressTyler Mason MINNEAPOLIS–As the final buzzer sounded and his teammates swarmed him on the court, Derrick Rose couldn’t help but fight back tears. Rose’s emotions were on full display moments after he scored a career-high 50 points in a vintage performance that lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves over the […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The Canadian Space Agency is confirming that astronaut David Saint-Jacques will launch Dec. 3 for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The fate of the Canadian’s voyage had been in question after a Soyuz rocket failure last month, but now he will blast off more […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s ombudsman said yesterday his office has received more than 1,000 complaints about the province’s online cannabis store since it launched earlier this month. Paul Dube said he’s set up a triage team to deal specifically with the flood of concerns over the government-run Ontario Cannabis Store. […]
From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 132 charges and issued 329 warnings over a 10-day period in northeastern and northwestern Ontario. From Oct. 13-22, conservation officers checked 4,768 hunters from Ontario and the United States for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers blew a three-goal lead before hanging on to edge the Thief River Falls Norskies 4-3 in a shootout last night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The victory avenged a 4-1 loss to the Norskies there Saturday night as the fourth-place Lakers improved their SIJHL record […]
Staff Mayor-elect June Caul and fellow Kiwanian Robin Wright read out the winner of the “Trip of the Month” draw for November this morning at International Travel Services here. Tracy Hudson of Fort Frances won a Bahamas-Havana cruise valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is to Dublin, Ireland ($4,500). Tickets […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s students, staff, and parents gathered in the school gym for a Hallowe’en parade yesterday afternoon. Each class of youngsters walked along the stage and showed off their costumes to all who attended.
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A woman, who lost her son to suicide that later was linked to his service with the Canadian military in Afghanistan, has been named this year’s Silver Cross Mother. The Royal Canadian Legion said Anita Cenerini of Winnipeg will represent the country with the title until the […]
