OTTAWA – Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group “Diagolon,” was arrested in Nova Scotia on Wednesday on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia RCMP say he was arrested in Cole Harbour, N.S., on a Canada-wide warrant related to charges […]
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By Cassandra Szklarski
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Canadian Museums Association is calling for legislation, money and a cohesive national strategy to support Indigenous-led reconciliation in the museum sector. The association detailed the work needed in a report released Tuesday that includes 10 recommendations to help spur Indigenous self-determination at every level of a museum’s operations. “Moved […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 200 points in late-morning trading in a broad-based decline, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 271.77 points at 18,377.15. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 484.95 points at 29,198.79. The […]
By Ronald Blum
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) – Use of pitch clocks cut the average time of minor league games by 25 minutes this year, a reduction Major League Baseball hopes is replicated when the devices are installed in the big leagues next season. The average time of minor league games dropped to 2 […]
By Haleluya Hadero
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soon enough, a bedside Amazon device might know whether you’re sleeping — or not. The e-commerce and tech giant said Wednesday it will start selling a device later this year that can track sleeping patterns without a wristband. The device, called Halo Rise, will use no-contact sensors and artificial intelligence […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
After a year of collaboration between numerous committees, the Fort Frances region is set to experience its largest full-day event commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A Powwow, walk and other events will take place September 30, to honour the survivors of residential schools and recognize the ongoing impacts […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town Councilor Rick Wiedenhoeft concludes his career as a town councilor this year after 15 years of service to the town. He is also stepping back from his position as head football referee for the Fort Frances High School Muskies. Wiedenhoeft has seen a variety of changes in […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 3 – 9, 2022, the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be bringing back two beloved public events to help erase the stigma of mental illness. CMHA Fort Frances will kick off their pair of activities […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Rainy River–Kenora MPP Greg Rickford was in the Fort Frances area last week meeting constituents and announcing funding for projects in the area. While in the area Rickford stopped at the Township of Alberton’s Fire hall and announced $16,200 for a new garage door for one of the bays. This […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Club has a Community Festival ready to roar. A Hunter’s Supper will be held at the Stratton Recreation Centre on Saturday November 5, 2022. “Installation of this year’s ice in the curling rink is being backed off a week to allow us to use […]
Press Release
Fort Frances, ON (September 20, 2022) – In 2021, the Cyclone Swim Club learned it would receive a $46,400 Community Building Fund grant from the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation that provided it with funds to support both coaching and pool rental fees for the 2021-2022 season. […]
Press Release
THUNDER BAY, ON The SIJHL is announcing today that the September 24, 2022 game featuring the Thunder Bay North Stars at Fort Frances Lakers, originally recorded as an 8-1 victory for the North Stars has been declared a forfeit in favour of Fort Frances as a result of a player […]
