The Canadian Press CALGARY—Matthew Taylor is one of the lucky ones. After eight years selling his body on the streets of Vancouver, he was able to find the support he needed to get out of the sex trade and now he runs an outreach program for male prostitutes. “I decided […]
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The Associated Press TORONTO—A lawyer for Conrad Black says he is “elated” by a U.S. Supreme Court decision that shocked some observers and could give the deposed media baron a new trial. The court agreed to review cases against Black and two former colleagues who were accused of siphoning more […]
Mitch Calvert Tyler Abma burst from the starting blocks in one of his 100-metre practice runs last week at Fort High. Abma, who also competes in shot put, will join 13 other Muskie athletes at the NWOSSAA track finals tomorrow and Thursday (May 20-21) in Thunder Bay.
Mitch Calvert Christin Thomson practised her short game at the Falls Country Club before the skies opened up on Friday. The aspiring LPGA golfer is back spending a few weeks in Fort Frances in preparation for a CN Canadian Tour event in Vancouver, B.C. on May 24-26.
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board is scheduled to get a preliminary budget update for the 2009-10 school year at its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference in the St. Francis School library. So far, the proposed budget projects a balance with revenues and expenditures of […]
Duane Hicks Those wanting to learn more about the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium project will want to drop by an open house this Thursday (May 21) from 4-8 p.m. at the Civic Centre. “We’ve done many, many condo projects so really I think we can answer pretty much […]
Press Release To minimize the risk of fire and burn injuries this Victoria Day weekend, the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service is urging residents to include fire safety in their plans. “For those travelling to cottages, cabins, and seasonal homes, consider purchasing new smoke alarms and batteries in case they […]
Duane Hicks Crime statistics are down in Fort Frances for the first quarter of 2009, OPP A/Insp. Steve Shouldice reported to town council Monday night. In a police services activity report, A/Insp. Shouldice said assaults were down 31 percent over the first quarter of 2008, break-and-enters were down 43 percent, […]
Staff Weather has wreaked havoc on the Borderland Racing Association’s season-opener. According to www.borderlandracing.com, the planned season-opener for this Saturday (May 16) has been cancelled due to wet weather this week and wet, cold weather in the forecast over the next few days. The first race of the season at […]
Staff While the fire hazard is “low” heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ regional fire management headquarters is urging those enjoying the outdoors to be cautious. Fire information officer Deb McLean said crews dealt with a rash of fires across the region earlier this […]
Mitch Calvert Workers yesterday put the finishing touches on the new promotional banners being installed on the “Lap” building that will greet tourists entering Canada. The banners replace the original set which were installed in May, 2005.
Peggy Revell Courtney Sinclair tried to convince one of the newest additions to the sheep flock at Mark Gerber’s farm to come a little closer during a visit yesterday afternoon. Home-schooled students from the area dropped by to see newborn lambs, newly-hatched chicks, and how eggs are processed, as well […]
