The Canadian PressColin Perkel BATH, Ont.–Serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo pleaded unsuccessfully for a second chance yesterday, arguing low self-esteem drove him to commit the sexually-twisted crimes he now rues and that he no longer poses any threat to the public. Bernardo made his pitch for parole before a […]
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Duane Hicks Irish Mythen kicked off Tour de Fort’s 2018-19 season Tuesday evening with a concert at the Townshend Theatre. The Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter amazed the nearly-packed house with her powerful voice, poignant songwriting, and engaging story-telling. There still are a few passports left for the cost of $135 each, which […]
Sam Odrowski The Ministry of Education currently is seeking input from parents, students, educators, and interested individuals or organizations to help improve Ontario’s school curriculum. The consultations are starting here in Northwestern Ontario and will be focused on building a new Health and Physical Education (sex-ed) curriculum, improving student performance […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held this Saturday (Oct. 20) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Marcel Chenier, pastor at the New Beginnings Fellowship in Fort Frances, will be the guest speaker. […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The La Vallee municipal election is set for this Monday (Oct. 22), with voting taking place at the municipal office. The four candidates running for reeve are incumbent Ken McKinnon and challengers Lucille Macdonald Ross Donaldson, and Ken Hyatt. Voting runs from 10 a.m.-8 a.m. Be sure […]
By Teresa M. Walker The Associated Press Kevin Mawae played 16 seasons in the NFL, earning eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro honours. Yet the former offensive lineman found himself struggling to walk in the summer of 2017. With each step came stabbing pains because of severe plantar fasciitis. The […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at […]
By Rob GilliesGene Johnson And Tracey Lindeman The Associated Press MONTREAL — Cam Battley is a top executive at one of Canada’s biggest marijuana companies, but he isn’t sticking around to savour the country’s historic pot legalization. He’s off to Germany on Friday and Australia next week ‚Äî a sign […]
Sam Odrowski Kaylee Heyens spoke to St. Francis School students about the “Wellness Wheel” during Mental Wellness Day last week, explaining the four quadrants of the circle that focus on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health. The wheel promotes healthy activities like going for a walk every evening, using positive […]
Sam Odrowski Gurvinder Grewal braved the cold at the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event held along Scott Street overnight Friday. He was seen tying a balloon to one of the 80 pairs of shoes to give people who passed by a representation of how many homeless people live […]
Sam Odrowski Sarah Eltahan, who is from Egypt, spoke to a class of Grade 5 students at St. Francis School last Wednesday about her experience coming to Canada. Students asked questions about the citizenship process, as well as learned about the similarities and differences between her home country and Fort […]
Sam Odrowski Tanis Fretter of the Best Start Network spoke at the “Community Change” workshop held Friday at the Copper River Inn. She spoke about the Best Start Network and opportunities to improve the community for children and their families.
