The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta’s two conservative parties have taken the first step toward ending a decade of bitter feuding by signing a proposal to merge and become the United Conservative Party. Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney announced the details of their unity deal yesterday […]
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The Canadian Press CHILLIWACK, B.C.–British Columbia’s provincial court says three dairy farm workers from the Fraser Valley have been sentenced to jail for causing distress to an animal after an undercover video showed several employees abusing milk cows. Jamie Visser and Chris Vandyke were given 60 days each in jail […]
Press Release Regional Coroner Dr. Michael Wilson will be in the district next week to discuss his role as coroner, as well as the trends he has encountered in alcohol- and drug-related deaths in youth. Dr. Wilson will speak at Atikokan High School on Thursday, May 25 starting at 12:30 […]
By Paul Wiseman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A sizable majority of rural Americans backed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, drawn to his calls to slash environmental rules, strengthen law enforcement and replace the federal health care law. But last month, many of them struck a sour note after White House […]
By David Keyton And Gregory Katz The Associated Press STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s top prosecutor said Friday she is dropping an investigation into a rape claim against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after almost seven years. The announcement means the outspoken WikiLeaks leader no longer faces sex crime allegations in Sweden, although […]
By Paul Wiseman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Making good on a campaign promise, the Trump administration formally told Congress Thursday that it intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer sent a letter to congressional leaders Thursday, starting 90 […]
By Sandy Cohen The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Mel Brooks made it clear that he was not paid to appear at the premiere of the new HBO documentary “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.” “They never pay, they never pay,” he joked. “How funny I was […]
The Associated PressPaul Newberry ATLANTA–The Atlanta Braves scored six runs before making an out, and things turned ugly in the late innings after a bat flip by Jose Bautista. All of it was overshadowed by an injury to Freddie Freeman. The Braves rode a big first inning to their third […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Matt Cullen could hardly find the words to describe the Pittsburgh Penguins’ performance last night in a 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. With the win the Senators took a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final. Game 4 is tomorrow in Ottawa. “Bottom […]
Staff Know a local volunteer under–or over–the age of 50? It’s high time to nominate them for a “Canada 150” volunteer pin. The nomination forms are now available at: www.fortfrances.ca/canada-150-volunteer-award-nomination-form Just take a minute between now and June 30 to nominate someone in our community who has made a volunteer […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario families of children with autism will be able to choose between using government-funded services or receiving funding to pay for private therapy, as part of an overhauled program, The Canadian Press has learned. The Liberal government is set to announce today that the […]
Staff The local riverfront attractions will be open for business just in time for the May long weekend. The Sorting Gap Marina, where people can go to buy ice cream, pop, chips, water, ice, and gas for their boat, opens tomorrow. Its hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 […]
