Nicholas Donaldson Paul Patterson, treasurer of the Fort Frances Lions Club, looked on as Safeway manager Kevin Langford drew the name of the second early-bird winner of the club’s annual food draw there Monday. Betty McLeod was the winner of the $100 food gift certificate from Safeway, with the next […]
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Duane Hicks Like a pack of hungry velociraptors, trick-or-treaters converged on the United Native Friendship Centre Circle of Life Centre’s “Jurassic Park” display during the fourth-annual “Trunk or Treat” on Tuesday at the Fort Frances Public Library’s parking lot. The UNFC had an inter-organizational challenge going on with a total […]
The Canadian PressAllison JonesShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Negotiations were set to resume today in a colleges strike that has left 500,000 students out of class for more than two weeks. More than 12,000 Ontario college professors, instructors, counsellors, and librarians went on strike Oct. 15. There have been no talks since then […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–The federal government yesterday sought to introduce more stability into Canada’s immigration system by unveiling a plan that sets out a gradual rise in admissions over the next three years. By 2020, Canada will see an increase of 13 percent in overall immigration numbers, with the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Maple Leaf Foods is recalling one of its chicken products due to possible contamination. The firm saID the national recall of its chicken breast strips is due to possible toxins produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the recall was triggered by a consumer […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Businesses that illegally sell recreational marijuana after the government of Ontario sets up its own shops could be fined up to $1 million under legislation tabled yesterday. One of the main aspects of the proposed law, which would take effect once the federal government makes the […]
Staff Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Carter Chorney was among three players handed suspensions by SIJHL Commissioner Bryan Graham. Chorney was suspended for three games under supplementary discipline after being assessed a match penalty in Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to the host Thief River Falls Norskies. Chorney will miss Friday night’s […]
Staff The Muskie court teams wrapped up regular-season play Tuesday afternoon by taking three of four matches from the host Dryden Eagles. The junior girls’ basketball team capped an undefeated campaign (8-0) by dumping the Eagles 66-36. By finishing in first place, they earned a bye to the final at […]
Staff While some local residents already have gone live with “Fibre” services as of yesterday, Tbaytel will hold the official launch for its new fibre optic technology infrastructure here Monday. Media and invited guests will be attending a launch with Tbaytel president and CEO Dan Topatigh at noon at the […]
From the OPP The death of a male in the area of Howey Street in Red Lake on Oct. 29 has been confirmed to be as a result of a homicide. Police, in conjunction with the OPP’s North West Region Crime Unit, are continuing their investigation under the direction of […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–Approval of a ski resort in a region held sacred by indigenous people does not violate their constitutional right to freedom of religion, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled today. The high court decision means the proposed resort development in southeastern British Columbia is a step […]
The Canadian Press SALMON ARM, B.C.–Human remains found at a farm where RCMP have been conducting extensive searches have been identified as those of one of several women who have gone missing in British Columbia’s north Okanagan. Police said no charges have been laid in connection with Traci Genereaux’s death, […]
