Duane Hicks Nadine Mutz got the seed library at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre all ready for its third-annual launch tomorrow, which will take place from 10 a.m.-5. p.m. Everyone is welcome to borrow seeds, grow vegetables, and then donate seeds back to the library at the end […]
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The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The University of Manitoba is pondering its next move after students’ feathers got ruffled over a decision to smash the eggs of nesting Canada geese on campus to control their population. The U of M got a federal permit and hired a contractor to destroy the nests […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Environment minister Catherine McKenna is being sued for failing to tell Canadians how the country’s woodland caribou are being protected. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society filed an application for judicial review in Federal Court in Montreal today. Lawyer Frederic Paquin told a news conference in […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–A Saskatchewan woman has been charged with human smuggling after RCMP intercepted a vehicle carrying nine refugee claimants who authorities believe crossed the border from the United States. Mounties say a woman was stopped last Friday on the Canadian side of the border between the North Portal […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–The $631 fee to apply for a criminal pardon poses a substantial hurdle for people trying to turn their lives around, said a large majority of those who responded to a federal consultation. Eighty percent indicated the fee is a significant barrier while 16 percent considered […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–Mike Babcock watched a young team, much like his own, get spanked by a veteran opponent on Tuesday night and wanted his players to be prepared for a similar situation. After seeing the inexperienced Edmonton Oilers fall 7-0 to the San Jose Sharks, the Toronto Maple […]
Conrad DueckSubmitted by The playoff atmosphere was in full swing Tuesday night at Fort High as the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League semi-finals took place. Fans were cheering, there was lots of talking on the court, great basketball plays were on display, and there even was an “upset.” The first […]
Staff The past two years, Aaron Bujold knocked on the door of NWOSSAA badminton supremacy but wasn’t allowed to come in. This time, he blew the door to smithereens. The Grade 11 ace upgraded from his two silver medals in senior boys’ singles play at the last two NWOSSAA championships […]
Duane Hicks Tickets are moving for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual spring ladies’ luncheon. The fundraiser, set for Sunday, May 7 in the Robert Moore School gym, once again is expected to be a sold-out event. “Usually what I see is they sell a little slow at first […]
Giselle CalderSubmitted by The Br. #29 Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met April 12, with 30 members in attendance. The charter was draped in memory of Nancy Shaw, who had an incredible 76 years as an auxiliary member. We also draped the charter in memory of Carol Affleck, who was taken from […]
From the OPP Yesterday at 2:30 a.m., the Rainy River District OPP received a complaint about a motor vehicle in Fort Frances. Officers then conducted a traffic stop on the 900 block of King’s Highway. The driver, a 24-year-old Fort Frances man, was arrested and taken to OPP detachment for […]
Vocal Division (Tuesday, April 18) •Solo, Secular, 6 years and under–1. Cassandra Armstrong (First Class Honours) •Solo, Secular, 10 years and under–1. Piper Lidkea (Honours) •Solo, Secular, 12 years and under–1. Joelle Bruyere (Honours) •Solo, Canadian Composer, 10 years and under–1. Piper Lidkea (First Class Honours) 2. Taryn Oster (Honours) […]
