MONTREAL – Organizers demanded that Quebec better protect Indigenous women as the World March of Women’s fifth international action wrapped up in Montreal on Sunday. The Quebec Coalition of the World March of Women asked the province to institute systemic change at a rally that brings to a close the […]
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By Amy Forliti
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents made public Monday. Attorney William Mohrman filed a document with the court Friday saying he would represent Chauvin in his appeal. Chauvin […]
By Associated Press
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LONDON (AP) – The British Museum will display what it says is the world’s oldest surviving map of the stars in a major upcoming exhibition on the Stonehenge stone circle. The 3,600-year-old “Nebra Sky Disc,” first discovered in Germany in 1999, is one of the oldest surviving representations of the […]
By Robert Burns, Eric Tucker And Eileen Putman
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was forever stained by his faulty claims to justify the U.S. war in Iraq, died Monday of COVID-19 complications. He was 84. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Powell rose to […]
By Rob Maaddi
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Six weeks into the NFL season and each conference has only six teams with a winning record. A league that prides itself on parity is loaded with mediocre and poor teams. Five clubs have one win, the Lions are winless and four division races are all but over, barring major […]
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Vancouver Canucks (1-1-1, third in the Pacific) vs. Buffalo Sabres (2-0-0, second in the Atlantic) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres +118, Canucks -143; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit Buffalo after the Sabres defeated Arizona 2-1 in a shootout. Buffalo went […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The user fee bylaw addition is going back to the Community Services Executive Committee for reconsideration after most council members agreed consider other options. The bylaw would charge user groups for events held at the Townshend Theatre to cover the cost of hiring contract vaccination proof checking screeners, according to […]
The curling season is officially underway at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Wednesday Night men’s league kicked off the season with games across five sheets, with newcomers and seasoned vets alike taking to the ice. There is curling on the schedule at the club almost every day of the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade is in trouble and needs your help to keep going for the foreseeable future. Due to extenuating circumstances, longtime organizer Scott is unable to organize the event this year, and so is reaching out to try to find an organization willing to take on […]
By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canadians with family in the United States expressed relief Wednesday at the prospect of soon being able to drive across the border to visit their loved ones. Betty Chaborek, who turned 77 on Wednesday, likened the easing of restrictions for fully vaccinated Canadians to “a super birthday present.” “I’m so […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are looking for billet families and a billet coordinator, to provide a home away from home for players. To join, or just to find out what’s involved, call Sarah at 275-6991. Best for Kitty is in desperate need of foster homes to provide a safe and […]
By Lee Berthiaume
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Incoming Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Trevor Cadieu is denying any wrongdoing after the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service revealed Wednesday the senior officer is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. Cadieu was recently promoted and a ceremony to install him as head of the army was slated for […]
