Veteran forward Laura Russell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury on the eve of the tournament. The 33-year-old front-rower was Canada’s most experienced player at the tournament. She has represented Canada 53 times, tied for third on the all-time Canadian women’s list. Rugby Canada did […]
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By Joshua Clipperton
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could step in and create a new national body to replace scandal-plagued Hockey Canada. Speaking in Ottawa today, Trudeau told reporters the government isn’t in the business of creating organizations, but added the federation has “completely lost the confidence of Canadians.” He […]
By Owen Fullerton
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
KYG News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
KYG News
An annual tradition that is now seven years running returned to KGH on Thursday morning, with a team of superhero window cleaners using their day at work to help bring smiles to kids and staff in the hospital’s pediatric unit. On Thursday morning, several patients in KGH’s inpatient pediatric unit […]
By Larry Neumeister
THE ASSPCIATED PRESS
THE ASSPCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Spacey heads to court Thursday to defend himself in a lawsuit filed by Anthony Rapp, the actor who in 2017 made the first in a string of sexual misconduct allegations that left the “House of Cards” star’s theater and filmmaking career in tatters. The trial, […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Riverside Health Care says that Bill 7 will have negligible impact on Rainycrest Long Term Care due to human resource challenges that require the home to operate at a reduced capacity of 122 beds, and that staffing shortages are the cause for major concern. Effective on November 17, 2022, Bill […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is one of the first organizations in the province to take advantage of a new program coming from the Alzheimer Society that aims to provide a better understanding of dementia The FFPLTC and CEO Joan MacLean were presented a certificate acknowledging their […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Wednesday Sept. 28, Holmlund Financial announced a donation of $10,000 to Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Muskies sports. Owner Adrian Chapman says the company has experienced success this year despite financial turbulence and have been able to give generously out of that success. The business had pledged to give […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Sunday afternoon a plaque unveiling was held on honour of Tony Bliss. As the Emo LaVallee Arena filled up with family and friends, one could feel just how important this man was not only as the arena manager, but the Zamboni Man. Some of the best ice a rink has […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Soccer is a sport that promotes teamwork, concentration, and self-discipline. With comfy shoes, a ball, and enough space to run around in, anyone and everyone can play. Starting October 3, the Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) program runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The five to seven age group will […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last weekend a conference was held involving various stakeholders from academia and residents of Treaty #3 territory at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds). Professor Pamela Klassen is in the Department for the Study of Religion at University of Toronto. Klassen along with some of her students is one of the event organizers. […]
Lori Cress proudly displays her Autumn themed River Scene queen size quilt that will be offered at the live auction at the Hunter’s Supper on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Stratton. The earth-toned piece in browns, greens and golds was designed and pieces cut and sewn by Lori Cress of […]
Hundreds of people participated in an awareness walk and inclusive pow wow put on by several local agencies and organizations on Friday, September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconcili- ation. The walk began at the Sorting Gap Marina in Fort Frances and proceeded along the waterfront to […]
