It’s election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province’s two dominant parties. Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party is fighting to win a second consecutive majority government, while Rachel Notley’s NDP is trying to regain the government it lost to the UCP in […]
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By Michael Tutton
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
HALIFAX – A wildfire that has damaged or destroyed dozens of homes in suburban Halifax is still burning out of control because of gusty winds and dry conditions. Halifax deputy fire Chief David Meldrum said an estimated 14,000 people were told to flee their homes after the rapidly spreading fire […]
By Dave Campbell
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jose Berrios pitched around a season-high five walks and into the sixth inning for Toronto to beat his old team, and the Blue Jays blanked the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Sunday for their first series win in four tries. Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run single in the […]
By Kevin Freking
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default. Negotiators are now racing to finalize the bill’s text. McCarthy, R-Calif., said the House will vote on the legislation on Wednesday, giving the […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Fort Frances Youth Soccer is in full swing for their spring season. From the tiniest ‘Tater Tots’To the older teams named for great footballing nations, all ages are having fun honing their soccer skills on the fields.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On May 15, operators of The Scoop ice cream shop at the Sorting Gap Marina notified patrons that they would not be resuming service this summer and that the Town of Fort Frances would be assuming responsibility for the marina. Operated under a partnership between owners of restaurants Flint House […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services hosted a barbecue outside the Nugget Motel yesterday. On top of hot dogs and burgers, workers also distributed addiction resources like naloxone and fentanyl testing strips. When asked why the event was so important, mental wellness worker Ruthann McGinnis motioned to the door behind her, where a […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Project Petunia is a community beautification initiative that has made Fort Frances a more vibrant place to live for around 22 years. Residents are encouraged to submit their sponsorship forms by the first week of June and to fill out a survey seeking feedback from the community. Samantha Manty, programming […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In and amongst a busy few weeks, the mayor of Fort Frances found time to help cook a feast of fish for community friends. During his regular address to council and the public during last night’s meeting of town council, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas shared that he and deputy […]
POLICE BRIEFS (FORT FRANCES) – A search warrant in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in three individuals being arrested and charged with numerous drug and Criminal Code (CC) offences. On May 12, 2023, members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Community Street Crime Unit […]
By Maan Alhmidi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Advocacy groups, teachers’ unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province. In a letter sent to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa on Wednesday, the collection of organizations said many children in […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of “natural health products” such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change. The federal government included the plan in the 2023 budget bill, which is still […]
