After a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Sheryl Lynne Douglas, 48, left us all, peacefully, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. With family at her side, our daughter, sister, and wonderful mother went to be with the Lord. Sheryl was the first of three children born to Malcolm and Ruby Douglas […]
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Staff Jordan Sinclair probably wished he was a football coach rather than a hockey one yesterday. Then he could have declined the penalties being given to his opposition, who proved much more dangerous one player down than his team was one player up. Sinclair watched helplessly as Aaron Myers notched […]
Joey Payeur Former NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA champion Hannah McLeod showed her get-up-and-go hasn’t completely left as she soared for this shot during an exhibition match between the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball alumni team and the current squad yesterday at Fort High. Experience triumphed over youth as the alumni won the […]
Cameron Penney Gilles Quesnel embarked along the Eighth Street walking and ski trails here late yesterday afternoon. A break in the snowy weather has allowed for local residents to get outdoors and take part in wintry activities, although more of the white stuff is forecast to fall this weekend.
Cameron Penney Chase Felix worked to improve the mechanics of his wrist shot during a 12-and-under shinny skate at the Memorial Sports Centre yesterday afternoon. Nearly 20 youngsters took to the ice to improve their hockey skills in preparation for a return to minor hockey action in the early January.
By Tami Abdollah The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday released its most detailed report yet on Russia’s efforts to interfere in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. The 13-page joint analysis by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI was […]
By Mohammed Daraghmeh The Associated Press RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — After a pair of diplomatic victories, the Palestinians are now setting their sights on a Mideast peace conference in France next month in a bid to rally support as they prepare for the uncertainty of the Trump administration. The Palestinians […]
By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — While merrily chirping, dancing and posing for selfies, a robot named Pepper looks like another expensive toy at a San Francisco mall. But don’t dismiss it as mere child’s play. Pepper embodies the ambitions of SoftBank Robotics, an Asian joint venture […]
By Gillian Flaccus And Phuong Le The Associated Press RIDDLE, Ore. — John Redfield watches with pride as his son moves a laser-guided precision saw the size of a semi-truck wheel into place over a massive panel of wood. Redfield’s fingers are scarred from a lifetime of cutting wood and […]
By Josh Lederman And Tami Abdollah The Associated Press HONOLULU — The United States unleashed a string of sanctions and ordered expulsion of 35 Russians in retaliation for alleged cyber-meddling against the U.S. election, but President Vladimir Putin ruled out any move to kick out American diplomats in response to […]
Cameron Penney Aubrey Eldridge felt the chill of snow on her face while barrelling down the hill at the overpass Tuesday afternoon as plenty of youngsters ventured out with their new sleighs on the fresh powder. Kids also have all next week off before heading back to school Jan. 9.
Joey Payeur It was a bonus “Battle of the Border” for the Muskie girls’ hockey team—and nearly a winning one this time. Fort High led twice but eventually fell 3-2 to the International Falls Broncos yesterday in the bronze-medal game of the Girls’ Bronze High School Division at the Schwan […]
