THE CANADIAN PRESS

The world’s largest skating rink in 2023 may have to rebrand itself as persistently warm winter weather continues to keep skaters away. The National Capital Commission says the Rideau Canal Skateway still cannot open this week and fears are high it will not open this winter at all. Above average […]

By Lee Berthiaume and Dylan Robertson
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is praising a recent crackdown on corruption by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government. Speaking to reporters at the end of a two-day visit to the country, Joly said she repeatedly voiced Canada’s concerns about corruption, including in meetings with Zelenskyy and other top officials. “I […]

By Joey Cappelletti And Mike Householder
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, was found with two handguns and a note containing a possible motive for the attack, police said Thursday. The 9 mm guns, dozens of rounds of ammunition and the two-page note were found […]

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked the 12 players for the final two games of World Cup qualifying later this month, tasked with giving the Americans a berth in this summer’s tournament and moving them one step closer to the Paris Olympics. Of the 12, four have […]

By Andrew Dampf And Eric Willemsen
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MERIBEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin covered her mouth with her fluorescent orange mittens and then collapsed to the snow, still breathing heavily as her entire body pulsated from the exertion of her gold medal-winning run. What a relief after a hectic week for the American skier. Having endured a […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The mayor of Fort Frances has been busy advocating for the town both at home and across the province, making for a busy start to the calendar year. At Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, mayor Andrew Hallikas delivered a pared-down verbal version of a substantial written report […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

After over four decades, ownership of The Place Fine Foods has been transferred to the Fitzgeralds who will take on the role of running a small, family-run grocery store with a longstanding reputation for friendly faces and fresh goods. Trevor Fitzgerald officially received ownership of The Place Fine Foods located […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The public school Board of Trustees voted to create an ad hoc committee which will oversee the formation of a charitable foundation which will aid in the funding of school programming and ensuring education is equitable throughout the district. The ad hoc committee’s terms of reference were discussed at the […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Friends of the Museum want you to save the date as they ramp up to the ten-year anniversary of a beloved community and cultural event. SnOasis is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, marking a decade of outdoor and cultural fun for the whole family. Scheduled for […]