July 1st is soon approaching, and the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service would like to remind the public that the use of fireworks in the Town of Fort Frances is prohibited as per BY-LAW NO. 06/14 & BY-LAW NO. 06/14-A. As well, “Prohibited Fireworks” includes but is not limited to […]
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By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) held its final media session of the summer last week, touching on multiple topics including monkeypox. There were no reported local cases at the time, said Dr. Kit Young Hoon, the NWHU’s medical officer of health. “Monkeypox spreads much less easily than COVID-19, and spreads […]
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The name of the new consolidated K-12 school in Atikokan will be named Northern Lakes K-12 School. The name received unanimous approval by Trustees at their last meeting. The other option up for consideration was Atikokan K-12 School. The school colours will remain the same and a mascot will be […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) — A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese. In the end, State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone decided to crawl about 15 feet (5 meters) […]
By Kelly Geraldine Malone and Brittany Hobson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous Peoples, as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at former residential schools. “Being Canadian is engaging with these really difficult things,” said Sean Carleton, an assistant professor of history and Indigenous […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
MADRID – Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia as part of a pledge to upgrade and strengthen the NATO battlegroup it is leading there, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday. The Canadian-led NATO battlegroup is made up of about 2,000 troops, including 700 Canadians, and is one […]
2022 induction ceremonies for the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame will take place Aug. 13, 2022. Tickets are available at Taggs Source for Sports. Dave ‘Zeke’ Egan Dave “Zeke” Egan was heavily involved minor hockey in Fort Frances for over 40 years. Dave played an illustrious 4 years of […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – A cut to the provincial gas tax promised by Premier Doug Ford before the June election takes effect on Friday and experts say it may offer some relief to drivers facing sky-high pump prices, but the long-term benefits to consumers are unpredictable. The government passed legislation this spring […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – A longtime Toronto legislator has been named interim leader of Ontario’s New Democrats as the Official Opposition party gears up for a leadership contest. Peter Tabuns was elected to the role by the NDP’s provincial council, the party announced on Tuesday. It said more details would come later […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The Saint John Sea Dogs turned a devastating playoff loss into a Memorial Cup championship, thanks to renewed focus, 40 days of sweat and a university coach who pushed all the right buttons. Considered a long shot at the beginning of the Canadian Hockey League championship […]
By Gregory Strong
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – His activation not official until Wednesday, Blue Jays pitcher Sergio Romo watched from a stadium restaurant as his new team earned a walkoff victory over Boston a night earlier at Rogers Centre. Enjoying a beverage on his own after passing his physical, the 39-year-old reliever – a three-time […]
By Lee Berthiaume
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements will march through Ottawa on Thursday, kicking off what organizers are promising — and residents fear — will be a new wave of protests throughout the summer. Army reservist James Topp was charged in February with two counts of […]
