Sam Odrowski Fort High graduate Byron Stewart accepted his diploma from school principal Bill Daley during the annual convocation ceremony Thursday evening at the Ice For Kids Arena. Stewart graduated with a “DELF Certificate,” which is awarded by the French Ministry of Education to students who demonstrate French-language speaking abilities.
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Jamie Mountain The action was fierce as Fort Frances Youth Soccer officially wound up its season Saturday morning at the St. Francis Sports Fields. Teams in each division played a game and then were able to enjoy hotdogs, freezies, and refreshments afterwards with family and friends.
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for four years, say they have agreed to return to the bargaining table after the incoming Progressive Conservative government reached out to them. The Ontario Medical Association, which has about 44,000 members, said days that were scheduled […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO–An unarmed woman was killed in a drive-by shooting in north Toronto early yesterday morning while on her way home from a funeral, police said. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders told a news conference that the incident–the fourth homicide in the city in 24 hours and […]
The Canadian PressAmy Smart VANCOUVER–Notorious serial killer and pig farmer Robert Pickton has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in Quebec, the family of the one of his victims said yesterday. Joyce Lachance, whose niece, Marnie Frey, was one of six women whom Pickton was convicted of killing, said she […]
Staff Local groups and organizations this evening will receive shares of the $65,000 the Town of Fort Frances was granted by the Moffat Family Fund this year. A call for applications was put out in this spring and clubs, groups, and organizations that help children, families, and the “less advantaged” […]
Staff Coun. Wendy Brunetta is the first person to file their nomination papers to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election in Fort Frances. Coun. Brunetta, who is wrapping up her first term as councillor, filed her nomination just before noon on Thursday. Nominations close at 2 p.m. on July […]
Staff Coun. Wendy Brunetta is the first person to file their nomination papers to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election in Fort Frances. Coun. Brunetta, who is wrapping up her first term as councillor, filed her nomination just before noon yesterday. Nominations close at 2 p.m. on July 27. […]
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer’s, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some long-debated theories about what triggers the mind-robbing disease. The findings don’t prove viruses cause Alzheimer’s, nor do […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–New documents suggest the bills for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s troubled trip to India in February exceed $1.5 million. The latest figures released by the government include $323,000 for hotel stays, $485,070 to fly and staff the VIP Airbus for 43.7 hours over the nine-day trip, […]
The Associated Press DULUTH, Minn.–Hours after reversing himself to end the forced separations of migrant families, U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the warm embrace of his supporters at a raucous rally to defend his hard-line immigration policies while unleashing a torrent of grievances about the media and those investigating […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to protect the planet from incoming asteroids that could wipe out entire regions or even continents. The U.S. National Science and Technology Council released a report yesterday calling for improved asteroid detection, tracking, and deflection. NASA is […]
