Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars A new program at the Seven Generations Education Institute here hopes to put a digital spin on how students tell their stories. “Video Game Art” is a new two-year diploma program being offered through SGEI, in partnership with Sault College, that allows students to explore art creation […]
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From the MNRF The Northwest Region will see a warming trend over the next week, with the fire hazard slowly starting to rebound as fuels on the surface become more receptive to burning. Thunderstorms over the past five days have resulted in more than 32,000 lightning strikes province-wide. Four new […]
Sam Odrowski The United Native Friendship Centre here is offering fun activities for kids and their families at the next “Pop Up Playground” event slated for next Thursday (Aug. 16) at the Legion Park here. Running from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., families can enjoy fun games, bubbles, painting activities, crafts, and […]
By Nomaan Merchant And Amy Taxin The Associated Press HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union sued the U.S. government Tuesday over its efforts to prevent immigrants from seeking asylum due to domestic and gang violence in their home countries. The ACLU’s lawsuit asks a judge to invalidate Attorney General […]
By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press TORONTO — Soup, soda and beer makers can’t seem to put a lid on the effects of the recent aluminum tariffs. The 10 per cent fees that were slapped on imports of the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump in early July are making […]
By Anne D’Innocenzio The Associated Press NEW YORK — The microwave ate my homework? Reusable notebooks where writing disappears with heat are among the basic school supplies raising their game against gadgets like iPads. Also hot in the paper aisle this year: Decorative tape, creative journals and scented pencils in […]
By Youkyung Lee The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Samsung Electronics plans to spend $22 billion over the next three years on artificial intelligence, auto components and other future businesses as the company maps out its strategy under the restored leadership of Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong after he […]
Staff District horse-lovers were able to get their fill over the weekend in Emo. The Borderland Quarter Horse Association held its annual show at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fairgrounds, featuring district riders, as well as those hailing from as far away as Manitoba, Minnesota, South Dakota, participating in […]
Staff It was a successful weekend for the Northern Storm 06 and 14U girls’ hockey teams. The Northern Storm 06 squad claimed the gold in the USA International Cup ‘AAA’ hockey tournament while the 14U one nabbed silver. Locals Keira Fairnington and Eva Gerstner helped the Northern Storm 06 go […]
Jamie Mountain If there is someone you think is worthy to be entered into the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame, now is the time to help get them that honour. The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2019 class. Forms are available at each […]
Staff Coming into Saturday night with just two top-five finishes to his credit, Gary Wilson decided the time was right to claim his first checkered flag of the Borderland Racing Association’s season. The Devlin native beat out three-time winner Brody Strachan of Emo to earn his first win of the […]
Press Release The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Saturday a number of the key topics discussed and finalized during its annual general meeting held last week. Among the items on the agenda, the SIJHL Board of Governors received updates and discussed potential upcoming league expansion in both Canada and […]
