Sir John Franklin High School’s debate team had their best-ever showing at the Canadian Student Debating Federation’s 2026 Senior High School National Debate Championships in Nova Scotia from May 22-24. James Smillie, who was named the top speaker for the NWT, partnered with Logan Doll to place 20th out of the 61 Grade 11 teams competing. “It was really almost surprising,” said Smillie. “Every debate, I’m just waiting for like the proverbial ham…
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