Boys’ Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball have been in full swing at Fort Frances High School. The teams recently hosted the Dryden Eagles for some fast-paced action. From left, Junior Boys’ Jordan Hunter spikes the ball across the net; above, Brooke Marchuk of the senior girls shoots for the basket; Junior […]
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The Fort Frances Canadians faced off against the visiting Dryden Paper Kings in U15 AA minor hockey action over the weekend. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association has been going strong, with match-ups at the house and rep level most days of the week. – Allan Bradbury photos
By Lacie Nairn
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Drumheller Mail
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Drumheller Mail
Growing crops from seed to harvest can be filled with many challenges, including the risk of agricultural equipment fires which can cost thousands in damages and lost revenue. While there are some factors beyond a farmer’s control, such as hot, dry weather conditions, there are also some measures farmers can […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Benjamin Feagin, owner of AgriTech North vertical farm in Dryden, says their second-place recognition in Bioenterprise Canada’s Northern Ontario Innovation Challenge is beneficial by putting Northwestern talent in the spotlight. “While it’s painful to see that there’s no funding awarded at the second and third level […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Many people think that service clubs like the Lions Club and Kiwanis are something for older, often retired people. But McKenna Begin sees Kiwanis as an opportunity to volunteer and help children in her community. At just 24 years old, McKenna Begin is the President of the Fort Frances Kiwanis […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A major part of the federal government’s affordability plan is expected to pass final reading in the House of Commons this week, after the Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health committee Monday night. The bill, which includes a new dental-care benefit for children under 12 in low- and modest-income […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has not shown up for question period at the legislature today after it emerged that he’s challenging a summons to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry in Ottawa. Ford and former Solicitor General Sylvia Jones are fighting the summons to appear at the Public Order Emergency […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Two former Ontario provincial party leaders were in tight mayoral races Monday as they sought municipal paths to political redemption. Fresh off their spring provincial losses, former NDP leader Andrea Horwath and former Liberal leader Steven Del Duca made the leap to local politics, but were not finding […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The federal government’s Canada Infrastructure Bank is putting nearly $1 billion toward the construction of the country’s first small modular reactor, located at the site of an existing nuclear plant in Ontario. Ontario Power Generation is developing the project next to the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Small modular reactors are […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario’s big city mayors elected to a new term in office may soon have enhanced powers at their disposal to tackle tough issues like housing. But experts say the use of so-called “strong mayor” powers may not be clear-cut, and their use may be limited by budgetary constraints and other […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOSCOW (AP) – A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Qatar’s ruling emir on Tuesday lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament. Since winning hosting rights for the World Cup over a […]
